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.
Statue of Caradog
- Aberdare
- Phone: 01685 886729
Type of place: Place to visit
Statue to Caradog, the famous conductor.
The Three Horsehoes
Garwnant Visitor Centre
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 723060
Type of place: Place to visit
A perfect spot to explore the wooded hills above Merthyr Tydfil.
The Angel Hotel
- Abergavenny
- Phone: 01873 857121
Type of place: Place to eat
Afternoon tea, quality bar snacks and full restaurant - all are available at The Angel.
Axis Paragliding
- Abergavenny
- Phone: 01873 850111
Type of place: Activity
The adventurous way to see Cordell Country.
Ponsticill Reservoir
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01495 769281
Type of place: Place to visit
A beautiful, peaceful reservoir.
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
- Blaenavon
- Phone: 01495 742333
Type of place: Place to visit
The starting point for every visit to Blaenavon World Heritage Site.
West Monmouthshire Golf Course
- Nantyglo
- Phone: 01495 310233
Type of place: Activity
Officially The Highest Golf Club In Great Britain.
Pontypool Museum
- Pontypool
- Phone: 01495 752036
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating museum based in the Stable Block of Pontypool House.
Sirhowy Ironworks
- Tredegar
- Phone: 07968 472812
Type of place: Place to visit
A Scheduled Monument that illustrates early ironmaking in south Wales.
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.