Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil to get £4.5m in funding
The funding, jointly provided by the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, will help restore the oldest parts of the castle and protect nearby historic features, including the Pont-y-Cafnau bridge.
Jack Sargeant, minister for culture, said: "Cyfarthfa Castle stands as a monumental piece of Welsh heritage, telling the story of our industrial past and cultural journey."
The funding will also support plans to expand museum displays, enhance public access, and further develop the surrounding 160-acre park.
Jess Mahoney, chief executive of the Cyfarthfa Foundation, said: "This investment in Cyfarthfa is fantastic news at a key time for the castle and park as it celebrates its bicentenary year, marking 200 years at the very heart of life in Merthyr Tydfil."
Councillor Brent Carter, leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, said: "The Cyfarthfa Castle re-development is a priority project for the council and will be delivered in a phased approach over a number of years.
"This funding secured from Welsh Government and the council will have a significant impact in enabling essential conservation work to take place, preserving a treasured asset, and the jewel in Merthyr's crown."
To mark the anniversary, a weekend of free public events will take place on July 5 and 6, including museum entry, talks, storytelling, and an artisan market.
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