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The birthplace of Welsh male voice choir culture, Dare Valley Country Park, the Cynon Valley's industrial heritage and a valleys town with a fierce Welsh identity
A little history
Aberdare grew rapidly during the South Wales coal boom of the 19th century, becoming one of the most important iron and coal towns in Wales. The male voice choir tradition that defines Welsh culture internationally was born in these industrial valleys.
Dare Valley Country Park on the edge of town offers extraordinary walking in what was once a coal tip — a remarkable transformation. The market on Saturdays for local produce.
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Food & drink in Aberdare
The town centre has a mix of independent cafes and restaurants. Market days bring good local Welsh produce. The Cynon Valley's food culture is rooted in working-class Welsh cooking.
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Aberdare's independent businesses serve a large Cynon Valley catchment. The town centre is the commercial hub for the upper valley.
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The birthplace of Welsh male voice choir culture, Dare Valley Country Park, the Cynon Valley's industrial heritage and a valleys town with a fierce Welsh identity Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Aberdare worth exploring.
The town centre has a mix of independent cafes and restaurants. Market days bring good local Welsh produce. The Cynon Valley's food culture is rooted in working-class Welsh cooking. Download Roam free to discover Aberdare's independent food scene.
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Aberdare's independent businesses serve a large Cynon Valley catchment. The town centre is the commercial hub for the upper valley. List your Aberdare business on Roam to reach local customers in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Roam covers all of Aberdare including Cwmbach, Trecynon, Hirwaun, Llwydcoed, Penywaun. Dare Valley Country Park on the edge of town offers extraordinary walking in what was once a coal tip — a remarkable transformation. The market on Saturdays for local produce.
