Natural landmarks · South Wales
Zipworld Tower
In or near Rhigos.
Zipworld Tower — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Treherbert · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Zipworld Tower is a other 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
Zipworld Tower is an adventure park located at the former Tower Colliery coal mining site in Aberdare, Wales. Visitors can experience thrilling activities such as the world's fastest seated zip line, the Phoenix, and the unique Tower Coaster, along with various climbing and zip-lining adventures amidst historical mining structures.
Place summary
Zipworld Tower is an adventure attraction located in South Wales (postcode CF44). It features a range of outdoor activities, including zip lines and climbing experiences. The site is known for its impressive height and thrilling experiences in a scenic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7278, -3.5554
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Rhigos
- Postcode
- CF44 9UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- 01248 601 444
- Nearest railway station
- Treherbert — 6.4 km
- Opening
- Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day; check website for specific opening days.
- Official site
- www.zipworld.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9238562523 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Zipworld Tower?
- Zipworld Tower is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 9UF), in the parish of Rhigos.
- What is Zipworld Tower?
- Zipworld Tower — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Zipworld Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Treherbert, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 9UF.
- Is Zipworld Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Zipworld Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Zipworld Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Treherbert, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 9UF.