Historic churches · South Wales
Cadw
In or near Treforest.
Cadw ([ˈkadu], a Welsh verbal noun meaning "keeping/preserving") is the historic environment service of the Welsh Government and part of the Tourism and Culture group. Cadw works to protect the histor
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Energlyn & Churchill Park · 1.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cadw in Caerphilly, South Wales, the nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park, which is 1.6 km away. Entry is free.
About
Cadw ([ˈkadu], a Welsh verbal noun meaning "keeping/preserving") is the historic environment service of the Welsh Government and part of the Tourism and Culture group. Cadw works to protect the historic buildings and structures, the landscapes and heritage sites of Wales, to make them available for the public to visit, enjoy, and understand their significance. Cadw manages 127 state-owned properties and sites. It arranges events at its managed properties, provides lectures and teaching sessions, offers heritage walks, and hosts an online shop. Members of the public can become members of Cadw to gain membership privileges. Cadw marked its 40th year in 2024, by which time more than 33,000 properties, structures and monuments were under its care.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cadw ([ˈkadu], a Welsh verbal noun meaning "keeping/preserving") is the historic environment service of the Welsh Government and part of the Tourism and Culture group. Cadw works to protect the historic buildings and structures, the landscapes and heritage sites of Wales, to make them available for the public to visit, enjoy, and understand their significance. Cadw manages 127 state-owned properties and sites. It arranges events at its managed properties, provides lectures and teaching sessions, offers heritage walks, and hosts an online shop. Members of the public can become members of Cadw to gain membership privileges. Cadw marked its 40th year in 2024, by which time more than 33,000 properties, structures and monuments were under its care.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5887, -3.2062
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
- Postcode
- CF83 8JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Energlyn & Churchill Park — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Cadw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pont Bedwas
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Bedwas Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Bedwas and Trethomas War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Church Of St Barrwg
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Railed monument of Price family in churchyard at SE corner of St Barrwg's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Battlefield Live
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.0 km
Bedwas Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 1.1 km
Gwern y Domen
Castles · 1.1 km
Gwern y Domen motte-and-bailey
Literary houses · 1.1 km
Bedwas Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 1.2 km
Site of the first Tonyfelin Meeting House
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Toby Carvery
Restaurants · 1.4 km
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Bedwas and Trethomas War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cadw?
- Cadw is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 8JG), in the parish of Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen.
- What is Cadw?
- Cadw ([ˈkadu], a Welsh verbal noun meaning "keeping/preserving") is the historic environment service of the Welsh Government and part of the Tourism and Culture group. Cadw works to protect the histor
- How do I get to Cadw?
- The nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 8JG.
- Is Cadw free to visit?
- Yes, Cadw is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cadw?
- The nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 8JG.