Pontypridd Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
About Pontypridd
The namePontypriddis from "Pont-y-tŷ-pridd" theWelshfor "bridge by the earthen house", a reference to a succession of wooden bridges that formerly spanned the River Taff at this point and a mud brick dwelling at the crossing. The Maltster’s Arms Hotel now stands on what is believed to be the site of the original earthen house. The name Pontypridd was adopted in 1856 at the behest of Mr Charles Bassett who was the founder member of the Pontypridd Market Company. Up until that time the town had been known as Newbridge. The current bridge (notthe Victoria Road Bridge) is now referred to as the Old Bridge and is the symbol of Pontypridd. William Edwards, builder and minister of Groes Wen Chapel, constructed it in 1756. He took a contract to build a bridge that would provide vehicle access acro
Top Attractions in Pontypridd
Explore the best things to see and do in Pontypridd:
- ★Llancaiach Fawr Manor
- ★Pontypridd Museum
- ★Rhondda Heritage Park
- ★William Edwards “Old Bridge”
- ★Ynysangharad Park
Where to Eat in Pontypridd
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Prince's Café
Where to Stay in Pontypridd
- 🏨Llechwen Hall Hotel
- 🏨The Heritage Park Hotel
Pontypridd Travel Guide Sections
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