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.
Neath Canal
- Resolven
- Phone: 01639 636674
Type of place: Place to visit
The Neath Canal flows through an exceptionally beautiful landscape.
Ynysfach Engine House
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 727474
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating reminder of the areas industrial past.
Ebbw Vale Works Archival Trust
- Ebbw Vale
- Phone: 01495 350941
Type of place: Place to visit
A unique archive about Ebbw Vale.
Aberdare Library and Library Square
- Aberdare
- Phone: 01685) 880050
Type of place: Place to visit
An excellent Local History section.
Parc Penallta
- Ystrad Mynach
- Phone: 01443 816853
Type of place: Place to visit
A quiet retreat from the busy valleys - the ideal place to walk or cycle.
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.
Sirhowy Ironworks
- Tredegar
- Phone: 07968 472812
Type of place: Place to visit
A Scheduled Monument that illustrates early ironmaking in south Wales.
Joseph Parry's Cottage and Chapel Row
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 723112
Type of place: Place to visit
The home of Wales' best know composer.
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.
The HardwickStay 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.