Chapels · South Wales
Bethel, Gadlys
In or near Treorchy.
Bethel, Gadlys — church in Trecynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bethel, Gadlys, you can take a train to Aberdare station, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF44 8EA. Entry is free.
About
Bethel, Gadlys is a chapel in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Affiliated with Independents. Address: CF44 8EA. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Trecynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales". Coordinates: 51.7183°, -3.4523°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Cynon Valley Museum is a local history museum located in Aberdare, showcasing the history and stories of the Cynon Valley through its extensive collection of over 20,000 objects, documents, and photographs. Visitors can explore two gallery spaces featuring regular exhibitions by local artists and community groups.
From the Wikipedia article
Bethel, Gadlys was an Independent (Congregationalist) chapel in Railway Street, Gadlys, Aberdare, Wales.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Bethel was established in 1860 when thirty members from Salem, Robertstown broke away to establish a new church. The chapel was designed by Evan Jones of Aberdare and built at a cost of £747. The original chapel seated 600 people.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7183, -3.4523
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare West
- Postcode
- CF44 8EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- 01685 886729
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 1 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q19894277 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bethel Chapel, Gadlys (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethel, Gadlys?
- Bethel, Gadlys is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 8EA), in the parish of Aberdare West.
- What is Bethel, Gadlys?
- Bethel, Gadlys — church in Trecynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
- How do I get to Bethel, Gadlys?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 8EA.
- Is Bethel, Gadlys a listed building?
- Bethel, Gadlys is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- Is Bethel, Gadlys free to visit?
- Yes, Bethel, Gadlys is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bethel, Gadlys?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 8EA.