St Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Some buildings seem to be ageless, one is the church of St Tydfil.
Opening times
Sorry, there are no published opening times for visitors, please contact the church.
Address
Balaclava Road
Dowlais
Mid Glamorgan
CF48 3BT
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How to get here
51.761374, -3.3602632
The church is easily accessible from the A465 Heads of the Valleys Trunk Road as well as from the A470 Trunk Road. It is also well served by local transport with the frequent No 35 bus stopping within easy walking distance of the church.
The church features splendid examples of 19th and 20th century architecture and has notable listed stain glass windows and a huge painting by notable Welsh artist Kevin Sinott which was commissioned by parishioners to mark the 150th anniversary of the church. The church has many fine furnishings including an elaborate high altar and good stained glass. JJ Scholes Edmund Kirby FR Bates were prominent Catholic architects involved in the two phase design of the church.
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Captivating architecture
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Enchanting atmosphere
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Glorious furnishings
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Social heritage stories
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Spectacular stained glass
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Wildlife haven
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Accessible toilets in church
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Bus stop within 100m
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Car park at church
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Dog friendly
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Level access to the main areas
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Ramp or level access available on request
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Wifi
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The church is open for weekday Mass on Monday and Friday from 9.30 until noon, and for Sunday Mass at 9.30am every week. It is also open for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals all of which are arranged by appointment. The church produces a weekly Newsletter which is published on the website and updates Mass times and details funerals and weddings.
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Bingo, Parish Social Evenings, Coffee Mornings, Phillipino Community festivities, Stroke Club.
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Catholic Church