Towns & cities · South Wales
Treorchy
Also known as: Treorci
Treorchy — village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Treorchy · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Treorchy is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 7,648 people. Address: CF42. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.6594°, -3.5055°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Treorchy (Welsh: Treorci; ) is a town and community (and electoral ward) in Wales. Once a mining town, it retains such characteristics. Situated in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Rhondda Fawr valley. Treorchy is also one of the 16 communities of the Rhondda. It includes the villages of Cwmparc and Ynyswen.
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Background
History
Before industrialisation, most of the land was owned by one of the great families of Glamorgan, with Treorchy coming under the domain of the Marquess of Bute Estate. The discovery of coal transformed the area. The period following 1851 saw Treorchy become an industrial town. The town grew around the coal mining industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but by the end of the 20th century all the local pits had closed, creating an economic downturn in the community. Treorchy was established when the Abergorki Colliery, situated in Cwm Orci to the north, was opened as a level in 1859 by a Mr Huxham, a former manager of the Bute Merthyr Colliery. This was sold to J. H. Insole of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6594, -3.5055
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Treorchy
- Postcode
- CF42
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Population
- 7,648
- Nearest railway station
- Treorchy — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.treorchy.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q302872 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Treorchy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Treorchy - geograph.org.uk - 43500.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parc and Dare Hall
Theatres · 0.1 km
Birth Place of Treorchy Male Voice Choir
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Abergorky Community Hall
Theatres · 0.7 km
Maendy Camp
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Cefn Rhondda
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Bethesda Welsh Independent Chapel
Chapels · 1.7 km
The Phoenix
Cinemas · 1.8 km
The Phoenix
Theatres · 1.8 km
Mynydd yr Eglwys
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Hebron Welsh Baptist Chapel
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Pictorium Cinema
Theatres · 2.1 km
Roy Paul
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Treorchy is a town located in South Wales with a population of 7,648. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,648
- Constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Treorchy
154 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Treorchy →
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Aberdare Cenotaph
Aberdare Cenotaph — War memorial, dating to 1922.
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📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Bethania Presbyterian Church
Bethania Presbyterian Church — Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Aberdare.
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Bethania Welsh Baptist Chapel
Bethania Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Maesteg.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Bethel, Abernant
Bethel, Abernant — church in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Bethel, Gadlys
Bethel, Gadlys — church in Trecynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
📷 3📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Bethesda Welsh Independent Chapel
Bethesda Welsh Independent Chapel — Independent chapel in Ton Pentre.
📷 3Cemeteries · South Wales
Blaenogwr Cemetery
Blaenogwr Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel
Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Aberdare.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Cwmaman Theatre
Cwmaman Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Chapel
Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Chapel — Congregational chapel in Tonypandy.
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📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Elim Pentecostal Church
Elim Pentecostal Church — former church in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
📷 3Cemeteries · South Wales
Ferndale Cemetery
Ferndale Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Gadlys Welsh Baptist Chapel
Gadlys Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Trecynon.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Grave of Guto Nyth Bran
Grave of Guto Nyth Bran is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Hebron Welsh Baptist Chapel
Hebron Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Little Theatre
Little Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Nearby
📷 4Theatres · South Wales
Parc and Dare Hall
Parc and Dare Hall in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Birth Place of Treorchy Male Voice Choir
Birth Place of Treorchy Male Voice Choir — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Abergorky Community Hall
Abergorky Community Hall in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Maendy Camp
Maendy Camp — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cefn Rhondda
Cefn Rhondda — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 481 m.
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Bethesda Welsh Independent Chapel
Bethesda Welsh Independent Chapel — Independent chapel in Ton Pentre.
Where to eat & stay near Treorchy
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Hendrewen Hotel
The Hendrewen Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation — a hostel in wales south.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Glyncorrwg Ponds Campsite
Glyncorrwg Ponds Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Willow Springs Campsite
Willow Springs Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · South Wales
The Old Mill
The Old Mill — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7Historic pubs · South Wales
Tŷ Mawr Aka The Great House
Tŷ Mawr Aka The Great House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
The Golden Mile
The Golden Mile — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Treorchy?
- Treorchy is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF42), in the parish of Treorchy.
- What is Treorchy?
- Treorchy — village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Treorchy?
- The nearest railway station is Treorchy, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF42.
- Is Treorchy free to visit?
- Yes, Treorchy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Treorchy?
- The nearest railway station is Treorchy, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF42.