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The Bargoed Community Partnership, the Rhymney Valley heritage, and a South Wales valleys town that has rebuilt its community identity after the decline of coal
A little history
Bargoed grew around the Bargoed Colliery and the Rhymney Valley coal industry. The town experienced significant decline after pit closures but has rebuilt through community investment and the heritage of the valleys community spirit.
The town centre market for local Welsh produce. The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk for stunning panoramic valley views. The community events that celebrate valleys heritage.
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Food & drink in Bargoed
The town centre has independent cafes and Welsh food. Market days bring good local produce. Valleys food culture is community-centred.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Bargoed. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Bargoed worth exploring on foot.
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Bargoed's independent businesses serve the local community. The town centre is the commercial hub for the upper Rhymney Valley.
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Frequently asked questions
Bargoed is a place in Caerphilly known for the Bargoed Community Partnership, the Rhymney Valley heritage, and a South Wales valleys town that has rebuilt its community identity after the decline of coal. Bargoed grew around the Bargoed Colliery and the Rhymney Valley coal industry. The population is around 15,000.
The town centre has independent cafes and Welsh food. Market days bring good local produce. Valleys food culture is community-centred.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Bargoed and across Caerphilly. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Bargoed businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Bargoed and the wider Caerphilly area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Bargoed and the surrounding area in Caerphilly, including Gilfach, Aberbargoed, Brithdir, New Tredegar, Tirphil, Phillipstown, Cwmsyfiog and Markham.
