In 2025, Cyfarthfa Castle is celebrating its bicentenary.
Built in 1825 as a majestic family home for the Ironmaster William Crawshay II, Cyfarthfa Castle is the jewel in the crown of Merthyr Tydfil. Every year thousands of people enjoy a visit to the castle and its expansive gardens, lake, play area and other activities.
During 2025, Cyfarthfa200, a bumper programme of fun, exciting and informative events and exhibitions will be taking place to highlight the national and international importance of the Cyfarthfa site, and to celebrate the history of the people and communities that made it.
Cyfarthfa200 kicked-off in January with a co-curated art exhibition at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery looking at the history of Cyfarthfa, produced in collaboration with local schools, youth groups and Dowlais Visual Arts Group.
The Cyfarthfa Foundation are also presenting their exhibition, celebrating the heritage, present, and transformative future of Cyfarthfa Park and Castle. From the geological foundations that shaped it as the greatest centre of ironmaking in the world; to its changing role as a home, school, and cultural hub over the last two centuries.
Cyfarthfa200 has been part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
You can find out more about all the celebratory events for Cyfarthfa200 on the Visit Merthyr website here: https://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/whats-on/?Category=Cyfarthfa200
Keep checking back as more and more events will be added throughout the year.