Treforest
in Rhondda Cynon Taf of Wales, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.594 and -3.325 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 35' 36" and W -3° 19' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 8:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Treforest

Treforest in Rhondda Cynon Taf (Wales) is a town in United Kingdom about 138 mi (or 221 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Treforest is now 09:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Treforest, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cardiff International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pentyrch, Nelson, Llantrisant, Porth and Gelligaer. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 19th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Llanerch Vineyard

Address
6,3 mi
Hensol
CF72 8GG Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE CAERPHILLY

Address
3,8 mi
1 BEDDAU WAY
CF83 2AX CAERPHILLY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE CARDIFF M4

Address
5,9 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA M4 MOTORWAY, PONTYCLUN
CF72 8SA CARDIFF
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Haveli Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
Coedcae Lane 17
CF72 9EW Pontyclun
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 10:30
Reception
Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 12:00 - 23:00


Llantrisant

Address
4,3 mi
GWAUN ELAI MAGDEN PARK
CF72 8LL LLANTRISANT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JCT.32 Holiday Inn CARDIFF - NORTH M4

Address
5,2 mi
Merthyr Road,Tongwynlais
CF15 7LH Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Tour of Pontypridd circa 1990

Published: January 18, 2015
Length: 44:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Patrick Downes

Video filmed in and around Pontypridd in about 1990 before the relief road was constructed. Includes how the Broadway once was. Also includes overlooking the town from the common and also ...


PONTYPRIDD BUSES MAY 2011

Published: May 15, 2011
Length: 57:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DaveSpencer32

a trailer for www.pmpfilms.com the world's largest range of transport hobby films, see website for shopping, list, links, blog etc.


Cardiff Morris dance Upton Stick in Pontypridd. 9th August, 2014.

Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 25:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris


Cardiff Morris dance Three Musketeers at the Pontypridd Vintage Transport Day, 9th August 2014.

Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 08:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris


Cardiff Morris dance Room for Cuckolds in Pontypridd, 9th August 2014.

Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris


The Greyskulls - Pain For Pleasure, Alfred's Pontypridd

Published: July 01, 2014
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Finglorious Bassturd

via YouTube Capture.


Cardiff Morris dance Room for Cuckolds in Pontypridd, 13th August 2011.

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 01:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris

Cardiff Morris dance Room for Cuckolds (Bucknell) at the Vintage Transport Fair in Pontypridd.


DJI F550 over the Common, Pontypridd with Zenmuse and Gopro

Published: February 17, 2014
Length: 02:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daniel Lewis

First recording of my F550 and Gopro Black using OSD and Zenmuse,


Cardiff Morris dance Black Joke at the Llanover Arms, Pontypridd. 26th June, 2012.

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris

'Black Comedy' is the title of a play by Peter Shaffer first performed in 1965. The play is so called because much of the action occurs while the characters are in a building suffering a...


Cardiff Morris dance Green Garters at Pontypridd Vintage Transport Fair. 11th August 2012.

Published: August 12, 2012
Length: 58:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Glamorgan

The University of Glamorgan is a university based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Trefforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern (The Glamorgan Sport Park) and Cardiff. The university has four faculties, and is the only university in Wales which has no current or former link with the University of Wales.

Located at 51.5892, -3.32722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Cardiff, Educational institutions established in 1913, University of Glamorgan, Universities in Wales, Business schools in Wales, Association of Commonwealth Universities, 1913 establishments in Wales

Rhydyfelin

Rhydyfelin (Mill Ford) is a large village and part of the community of Pontypridd, a town which is located around 2 miles to its north west, within the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is sited along the eastern banks of the River Taff within close proximity to the A470, and historically was sited within the parish of Eglwysilan.

Located at 51.5874, -3.3117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Dewi Sant Hospital

Dewi Sant Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Dewi Sant) is a small hospital in Pontypridd, South Wales. It is situated on Albert Road, the Graig, behind Pontypridd Railway Station. It is managed by the Cwm Taf NHS Trust and the headquarters of Cwm Taf NHS Trust area based in Dewi Sant Hospital. The tunnel mouth of Pontypridd Graig railway station, not used since 1930, is situated in the car park.

Located at 51.5981, -3.3438 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Wales, Hospitals with year of establishment missing, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf, NHS Wales hospitals

Glamorgan Business School

Established in 1992, the Glamorgan Business School has become a major provider of applied, vocational business education across the full range of non-degree, under-graduate, post-graduate and professional courses in Wales. The School is one of seven academic faculties that make up the University of Glamorgan and has expertise up to professorial level in the areas of finance and accounting, strategy, marketing, economics, enterprise, human resource management, leadership and governance.

Located at 51.589, -3.326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Business schools in Wales, Universities and colleges in Wales

Old Bridge, Pontypridd

The Old Bridge (Welsh: Yr Hen Bont), which is now also known as the William Edwards Bridge or Pontypridd Bridge, was originally known as the New Bridge or Newbridge, it is an arched single-span footbridge that spans the River Taff at Pontypridd in Wales. The bridge was built by William Edwards and was completed in 1756. The bridge now has statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument.

Located at 51.6049, -3.33822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1756, Bridges in Wales, Arch bridges, Bridges in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Stone bridges, Pedestrian bridges in Wales, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Wales, Pontypridd

Cardinal Newman RC School

Cardinal Newman Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Welsh: Ysgol Uwchradd Gatholig Cardinal Newman) is an English speaking Roman Catholic comprehensive school in the village of Rhydyfelin near Pontypridd, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, United Kingdom.

Located at 51.585, -3.304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Roman Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Cardiff, Educational institutions established in 1969, 1969 establishments in Wales

Ynysangharad Park

Ynysangharad Park is a cricket ground in Pontypridd, Glamorgan. The ground was first established in 1870, but the first recorded match on the ground was in 1924, when Glamorgan played their first first-class match there against Derbyshire. Glamorgan played 43 first-class matches at the ground between 1926 and 1996, playing their final first-class match there against the Pakistanis during their tour of England. The ground has also held List-A matches.

Located at 51.6006, -3.33596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Wales, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Sport in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Tram Road railway station

Pontypridd Tram Road was a railway station in Pontypridd, Wales. From April 1904 to July 1922, it served as the Pontypridd terminus of the Alexandra Docks and Railway's passenger service between Pontypridd and Caerphilly.

Located at 51.5992, -3.3345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pontypridd, Disused railway stations in Rhondda Cynon Taf

capture of the webcam Nantgarw: Treforest Ind Est South

Nantgarw: Treforest Ind Est South, Nantgarw (source)

capture of the webcam Treforest: Pontypridd South Junction

Treforest: Pontypridd South Junction, Treforest (source)

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