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Pontypridd

From Pontypridd, you can enjoy all that South Wales has to offer – city life and culture, stunning beaches, and breath-taking countryside.  It is a town filled with history and heritage and plenty to discover.

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  • Legendary Welsh singer, Tom Jones, was born in Treforest.

  • The Welsh National Anthem was composed in Pontypridd.

Head in one direction and you'll be walking along a glorious beach. Head in another and you'll be climbing a historic mountain. Studying in Pontypridd is a great way to explore some of South Wales’s biggest cities.

  • Legendary Welsh singer, Tom Jones, was born in Treforest.

  • The Welsh National Anthem was composed in Pontypridd.

In Treforest, the town is built around the university. The majority of the population consists of university students, making it a safe space. Additionally, most amenities are conveniently accessible within the town and it’s only 20 minutes from Cardiff.

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Food and Drink

From local pub restaurants to the familiar faces of national chains, we have a huge range of places to eat and drink that will appeal to all. Not to be missed is the annual Big Welsh Bite food festival and don't forget to check out Pontypridd Market for a unique shopping experience.

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Entertainment and Nightlife

There are a range of independent bars and intimate music venues in the local area for you to enjoy, meaning that you don’t have to go far for a night out. There are also plenty of cosy and award-winning pubs and cafes, cinemas, and live sport for down time with friends.

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Activities and Sports

There are plenty of ways to stay active in Pontypridd from going for a run through Ynysangharad Park to swimming in Ponty Lido. The Brecon Beacons are also nearby so why not climb Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales?

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Culture and Sight-seeing

With a thriving event scene there's always something to experience. From historic sites and travel hotspots in easy reach, to local bars, markets, cinemas, coffee shops, global sports, gigs and so much more, you'll never struggle to find a way to spend your time.

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Transport Links

From Pontypridd’s central location, it’s easy to enjoy all that South Wales has to offer. There’s a train station right next to campus that heads straight to the coast and it’s only 20 minutes from Cardiff when you want a night out in the city.

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A group of students happily chatting over a drink in sunny window of a restaurant in Pontypridd.
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