Join us on Wednesday, 5th April, for a fun-filled interactive dinosaur experience when Wannanosaurus Wednesday returns to Merthyr town centre. Head down to Graham Way (between HSBC and Specsavers) from 11am until 2pm for a chance to experience Dinomania, which features realistic walking dinosaurs, small interactive puppets, animatronics, and replicas that children and adults alike will enjoy. But be warned – the incredible model dinosaurs are large and realistic, so there is a mild scare factor taking place!! If your family loves dinosaurs, you won't want to miss this special event! This event is free.

Merthyr Comedy Festival has rebranded as South Wales Comedy Festival and returns for 2023 bigger and better than ever! Hosted at popular venues within Merthyr town centre, people from all across south Wales won't have to travel far to enjoy hours of quality entertainment from their favourite comedians. Acts appearing at this year's festival include Mick Ferry, Tudur Owen, The Raymond and Mr Timpkin's Revue, Roger Monkhouse, Harriet Dyer, Jason Patterson, Chris Chopping, Steffan Evans, Andrew Rutledge, Dani Johns, Drew Taylor, Gurnwah Productions, plus lots more. The full weekend includes: The Opening Show 20/04/2023 @ The New Crown 7pm The [...]

Merthyr's hottest event of the year is back – with the welcome addition of Chocolate!! Join us from 10am on Saturday, 13th May, at Penderyn Square for the Merthyr Tydfil Chilli & Chocolate Festival 2023. The event will showcase some of the best-known chilli and chocolate producers from all over the UK, including Grim Reaper Foods, A Bit Of A Pickle, Choppy's Chilli Pantry, Gareths Delicious Delights, Gourmet Gower Fudge, Good Game Charcuterie, and Austringer Cider, to name just a few. Exhibiting only the best products, from chilli sauces, cooking sauces, chilli pastes, pickles, seeds, dips, chilli cider, chilli chocolate [...]