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.
Abertillery and District Museum
- Abertillery
- Phone: 01495 211140
Type of place: Place to visit
A museum to entertain as well as inform.
Blaina and District Museum
- Blaina
- Phone: 01495 292025
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating local Museum
Neath Canal
- Resolven
- Phone: 01639 636674
Type of place: Place to visit
The Neath Canal flows through an exceptionally beautiful landscape.
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 723112
Type of place: Place to visit
An impressive monument to the indusial revolution - and an interesting insight into the people of Merthyr Tydfil.
Morlais Castle Golf Club
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 722822
Type of place: Activity
Morlais Castle Golf Club a challenging course for both high and low handicapped golfers.
Greenmeadow Community Farm
- Cwmbran
- Phone: 01633 647662
Type of place: Place to visit
Greenmeadow Community Farm has been a working farm for over 250 years. Set in over 150 acres, we have a wide range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close.
Pontypridd Museum
- Pontypridd
- Phone: 01443 490748
Type of place: Place to visit
Discover the Pontypridd Story.
Ynysfach Engine House
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 727474
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating reminder of the areas industrial past.
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.
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.