Capel Rhondda

Capel Rhondda was built in 1853 and rebuilt in 1886.

Pontypridd, Glamorgan

Opening times

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Address

Near 2 Hopkinstown Rd
Hopkinstown
Pontypridd
Glamorgan
CF37 2PR

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51.6070224, -3.3598707

Constructed of Pennant sandstone in the Italianate style, this is where 'Cwm Rhondda', an unofficial Welsh national anthem, was first sung on 1 November 1907.

It was composed by local musician John Hughes, who was asked to write a hymn to celebrate the installation of a new pipe organ.

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Baptist Church

  • Repair Grant, £10,000, 2009

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

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