Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mountain Ash February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mountain Ash](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Ash-Hotels.d553248634493714681.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Mountain Ash Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mountain-Ash.d553248634493714681.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mountain Ash Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Ash.d553248634493714681.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Mountain Ash ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mountain Ash Types of activities [Mountain Ash travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Ash.dx553248634493714681) ![Fernhill railway station. Viewed from a level crossing. Fernhill is a single-track, single-platform station on the Aberdare Branch of the Merthyr Line, between Mountain Ash station and Cwmbach station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Fernhill railway station. Viewed from a level crossing. Fernhill is a single-track, single-platform station on the Aberdare Branch of the Merthyr Line, between Mountain Ash station and Cwmbach station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Our Lady of Lourdes, Mountain Ash. Roman Catholic church viewed from Miskin Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/a78d3feb-ae19-4af3-8eae-e3ae8dca2dbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/a78d3feb-ae19-4af3-8eae-e3ae8dca2dbf.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Strand Street, Newtown, Mountain Ash This is a photo taken of Strand Street after the coal tip was taking away that was behind the houses on the left hand side, the photo was taken from Perthcelyn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/15378d70-fdd0-4039-b1ff-d065ca666473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/15378d70-fdd0-4039-b1ff-d065ca666473.jpg) by [Rhiannon Wood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10890) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![River Taff between two bridges, Abercynon. Looking downstream from this bridge towards a newer bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434135/beadb804-832f-40f5-9c13-dcd0799961ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434135/beadb804-832f-40f5-9c13-dcd0799961ef.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Mountain Ash Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mountain Ash has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Mountain Ash is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248634493714681) ## Recommended things to do in Mountain Ash | Number of things to do | 11 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/self-drive-stargazing-in-wales-road-trip-online-travel-guide.a49695740.activity-details): CA $19 | | Top 5 things to do | [The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.](/things-to-do/the-wandering-bard-tour-of-south-wales.a1015104.activity-details)[The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details)[Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour](/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls-three-castles-mountains-day-tour.a49566476.activity-details)[Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery](/things-to-do/gin-tour-at-hensol-castle-distillery.a5253029.activity-details)[Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/self-drive-stargazing-in-wales-road-trip-online-travel-guide.a49695740.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details)[Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery](/things-to-do/gin-tour-at-hensol-castle-distillery.a5253029.activity-details)[Llantrisant Guided Tour of History Churches and Guildhall](/things-to-do/llantrisant-guided-tour-of-history-churches-and-guildhall.a50701957.activity-details) | | With kids | [The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.](/things-to-do/the-wandering-bard-tour-of-south-wales.a1015104.activity-details)[The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details)[Llantrisant Guided Tour of History Churches and Guildhall](/things-to-do/llantrisant-guided-tour-of-history-churches-and-guildhall.a50701957.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mountain Ash --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mountain Ash ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium 4/5(4 reviews) Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy. [](https://expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Cardiff.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle 4.5/5(29 reviews) A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach 4/5(1 review) If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff 4/5(1 review) Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Motorpoint-Arena-Cardiff.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University 4.5/5(5 reviews) Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wales Millennium Centre featuring street scenes, signage and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084283/9d4a0c60-eeec-4a2c-9eb7-41b5b3aedd9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wales Millennium Centre 5/5(4 reviews) Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue. [](https://expedia.ca/Wales-Millennium-Centre-Butetown.d6084283.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tintern Abbey featuring a castle, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086409/67eaf186-ef24-4975-86cb-e6312904d1bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tintern Abbey Tour the ruins of an ancient monastery where Cistercian monks used to live, pray and study. See the remains of their former dwellings and church. [](https://expedia.ca/Tintern-Abbey-Cardiff.d6086409.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024341/c51ad8e9-6802-45e2-95c6-ad8118c482cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Waterfront Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Waterfront-Butetown.d553248621533024341.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Mountain Ash ![A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/37a06b00-2b19-456b-8178-61b62e724c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aberdare ![Public Library Building, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182879/ab168bc5-3ad6-4638-ba29-82328a1a6e50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pontypridd ![Cardiff featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cardiff ![Track towards Mynydd y Capel This path skirts the western side of the high ground leading to Forest Chapel, above a steep forest slope that drops down to Merthyr Vale to the right. The light westerly breeze is pushing the mist up over the hill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000453835/69e7674b-ec38-4f94-a5a5-e43da80277c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Treharris ![#Details! .The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, that killed 116 children and 28 adults on 21 October 1966. The collapse was caused by the build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale tip, which suddenly slid downhill in the form of slurry. In the cemetery side by side stands and overwhelming array of arches - each one a grave to those who passed that fateful day. It is beautiful and peaceful - almost heavenly - worthy of a visit....I felt initially uncomfortable to take photos but the beauty of it overwhelmed me and will live with me forever. #Photo Details Sweepstake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000470116/86e5b213-27b9-4a77-909e-61f9ef1ea9df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aberfan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mountain Ash worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Mountain Ash? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Mountain Ash? ### Is three days enough to stay in Mountain Ash? ### Is Mountain Ash a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Mountain Ash with kids? > - [The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-wandering-bard-tour-of-south-wales.a1015104.activity-details) > - [The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details) > - [Llantrisant Guided Tour of History Churches and Guildhall](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/llantrisant-guided-tour-of-history-churches-and-guildhall.a50701957.activity-details) ### What to do in Mountain Ash for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Mountain Ash? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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