Not a very large library, but there are lots of reference books and the staff are very willing to…read moreprovide advice and practical support. If you have only a few minutes to spare then just go and ask the staff what help that they can provide. You'll need a couple of hours to make your visit worthwhile.

A big library with loads of books obviously! There are more…read morecomputers here than in Tonypandy. Once your a member of any RCT library you can use any other in the area.

This unusually well preserved ancient monument constructed approx 4000 BC is easily found off…read moreDuffryn lane - just look out for the sign. A short walk across a field allows direct access to the tomb. It's possible to walk around the exterior and to enter the inside as well. The capstone is one of the largest in the UK, estimated to weigh around 40 tons! There is an unusual atmosphere near this chamber with the wildlife seeming to avoid it! Well worth a visit. While in this area, it's a good idea to also visit the burial chamber at St Lythans.

What a lovely friendly Library. Joined today - staff really helpful and answered my queries about…read moreevening classes/lessons etc. Advised about ordering books in if required. Good stock of books, well laid out and tidy and nice quiet area to sit and read papers or chill out with a book. Good computer section if you need to go on line for anything. Children section upstairs so downstairs is relatively child-free for those of us that prefer the peace and quiet.

I like this library quite a bit. It's got nice little layout with children's books/area upstairs…read moreand the adult section downstairs. Even the computers are divided by age so you don't get noisy kids disturbing you during the holidays or etc. There's a nice selection of books and the staff are friendly. It's really just a comfortable layout with plenty of room to sit after picking a book, e.g. a table with newspapers or benches at the back. Just seems a comfortable place to go and it's probably one of my favourite libraries. Obviously it doesn't have a huge selection of books but, as always, you can order them in.

At over 650 feet long, Penarth Pier sticks out into the Bristol Channel off the South Wales…read morecoastline. Part of a once thriving Victorian seaside town, the pier is still massively popular with tourists and locals alike. I saw in the Millennium on the end of this pier; my family all trooped down in coats and gloves to watch the sun go down for the last time of 1999. So for me, it had pretty spectacular memories attached to it. Apart from the pier itself, the fishing opportunities, the ice-cream and the fish and chips, admittedly Penarth pier has not got a massive list of further attractions to its name. But the sea front is a very pleasant place to watch the sun go down from one of the many beautiful restaurants and bars that line it. Only a ten minute drive from the centre of Cardiff, Penarth Pier, I think, is an excellent place to while away a summer evening.

Penarth Pier is one of only two surviving pleasure piers in South Wales (the other being at Mumbles…read morenear Swansea), and is one of the main attractions in the town and former port of Penarth. The 200m-long pier was begun in 1894 and completed in 1895, to the designs of H F Edwards. When built, the cast iron structure with its wooden deck was really no more than a landing stage, until a wooden pavilion was built at the seaward end in 1907. The pier was taken over by the local council in 1926, and three years later an attractive Pavilion was built at the land end, which still survives. This is an odd mix of Art Deco and Oriental architecture, but somehow works visually. Like many piers, it has had an eventful past. In 1931, a fire broke out on the seaward pavilion, entailing the rescue of some of the 800 people who were on the pier at the time. The pier was rebuilt by 1931 but the seaward pavilion was not replaced. In 1947, the 7,000-ton ship 'Port Royal Park' collided with the pier in a severe gale, destroying a large section of the structure, and entailing two more years of repairs. Another mishap occurred in 1966 when the White Funnel steamer 'Bristol Queen' collided with the pier, although thankfully the damage this time was less extensive. The pier has always been a popular call for pleasure steamers and at one time a regular ferry service was operated to the Somerset coast across the Bristol Channel: this gave me one of my earliest memories, crossing from Weston-super-Mare to Penarth to visit my grandparents, around the time of the opening of the Severn Bridge in 1966. The pier itself was refurbished in 1998, and now has free entry. There are plans to refurbish the Pavilion as an education and entertainment venue, although an approach to the Heritage Lottery Fund Wales have recently been rebuffed. The pier and pavilion are listed at Grade II. However, it is still a popular spot for fishing and for those simply strolling and enjoying the sea views. Entertainment is laid on most summers, and the steamers 'Waverly' (the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world) and 'Balmoral', which still call in the summer months, remain as popular as ever.

This is best Library I have ever been too. Seems even better than the one at the local University…read more The staff are really helpful and they have great facilities. Great place to find out about welsh history and local area.

Excellent first class library -will order any book you want ( if in print ) and has an excellent cd…read moreborrowing facility ( small annual fee ) but also has free internet use, plus magazines and papers to brouse through.

Gord and I spent the afternoon exploring Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili), a 13th-century…read moremedieval fortress. Built by Gilbert de Clare around 1268, it was designed to control the region and resist Welsh attacks. It's the largest castle in Wales and the second-largest in Britain, famous for its advanced concentric design (multiple rings of defensive walls) and extensive water defenses (moats and artificial lakes). The castle was damaged early in its history, later fell into decline, and was restored in the 19th-20th centuries.

Currently during Covid, many castles are closed but Caerphilly is one of the only ones that are…read morestill open which I appreciate. It is also one of the only national exhibitions in Wales that needs an entrance fee so there's that. Also, it's apparently the largest castle in England which is quite interesting. Here are some of my observations: - The place, which although looks very big, can be walked through in 1.5-2 hours so don't need to budget a lot of time for this. - There's a lot of small passageways and staircases so would not advise bringing a big bag. I do appreciate how many pathways there are though so it seems like you are discovering a castle which is quite fun. - Interesting to learn about the history of this place. They do have a fake dragon area though which I thought was a little bit weird. - The location is great, next to a lot of restaurants in Caerphilly and the train station. Overall, solid castle, would go back again as it makes for a nice morning walk.

This library is grear, it has a wide range of books from fiction and non fiction to research…read morepapers. They also offer internet services. The staff are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to find what you want.

The library is tucked away just outside the town centre. Parking here can be a problem although…read morethere is a newly built car park close by. The library has great facilities including internet access. Staff here are pleasant and helpful!