Cordell Museum
© Torfaen CBC
If you want to really understand how Alexander Cordell worked, then a visit to the Cordell Museum in Blaenavon is a MUST! Here you can see Cordell's desk and typewriter, as well as many other items that used to surround him in his office, and also examples of the manuscripts that he created.
Places to Visit
As well as the sites that inspired Cordell, there are many other historic and interesting places to explore throughout Cordell Country. Use the search function to discover ideas near your planned destination, or pick out the places to visit along one of the Cordell Tours.
Goytre Wharf
- Abergavenny
- Phone: 01873 881069
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating insight into the beauty and history of this area.
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
- Blaenavon
- Phone: 01495 790311
Type of place: Place to visit
Big Pit is a living, breathing reminder of the coal industry in Wales and the people and society it created.
Aberdulais Falls
- Nr Neath
- Phone: 01639 636674
Type of place: Place to visit
National Trust property - famous waterfalls and fascinating industrial story.
Blaina and District Museum
- Blaina
- Phone: 01495 292025
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating local Museum
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
- Neath
- Phone: 01639 750556
Type of place: Place to visit
Discover the story of the thousands of men who worked at Cefn Coed.
Muni Arts Centre
- Pontypridd
- Phone: 01443 485934
Type of place: Place to visit
A great venue for all sorts of events.
St Illtyd's Church
- Llanhilleth
- Phone: 01495 355972
Type of place: Place to visit
This pre Norman church is a fascinating reminder of how the area appeared before the Industrial revolution.
Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery
- Aberdare
- Phone: 01685 886729
Type of place: Place to visit
Take a modern view of the history of the Cynon Valley.
South Wales Miners Museum
- Port Talbot
- Phone: 01639 850564
Type of place: Place to visit
Discover the life of the miners of this now beautiful valley.
Afan Forest Park
- Port Talbot
- Phone: 01639 850564
Type of place: Activity
A beautiful country park - especially for mountain biking.
Stay in Cordell Country
© Blaenau Gwent CBC
There is so much to do in Cordell Country that a day trip can easily turn into a long weekend - and to help you have a relaxing as well as an inspiring break, there are a range of accommodation providers to suit all needs. Take a look at the places to stay option as you explore the routes, or else look at the places to stay section.