Museums · South Wales
Birthplace of Joseph Parry
Birthplace of Joseph Parry — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Birthplace of Joseph Parry is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Joseph Parry's Cottage is a historic 19th-century ironworker's cottage where the composer Joseph Parry was born. The cottage is preserved to reflect the living conditions of the time and features exhibitions about Parry's life and work.
Place summary
The Birthplace of Joseph Parry is a museum located in South Wales. It commemorates the life and work of Joseph Parry, a notable composer and musician. The site serves as a cultural reference point for those interested in Welsh musical heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7504, -3.3854
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Park
- Postcode
- CF48 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- (01685) 727371
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.cyfarthfa.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/929234479 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birthplace of Joseph Parry?
- Birthplace of Joseph Parry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 1BN), in the parish of Park.
- What is Birthplace of Joseph Parry?
- Birthplace of Joseph Parry — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birthplace of Joseph Parry?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 1BN.
- How do I get to Birthplace of Joseph Parry?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 1BN.