Getting to the Sport Park

Get a real flavour of what being part of the #USWFamily is all about.

At our open days, you will have the perfect opportunity to explore our campus, learn about life at USW and also explore the local area where you could be living throughout your degree with us. We can’t wait to meet you!

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DIRECTIONS

How to Find Us

Our Sport Park is based on the Treforest Industrial Estate. It is easily reached by car and has great public transport links.

UNIVERSITY ADDRESS

University of South Wales
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5UP

Tel: +443455760101
Email: [email protected]

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By Car..

(From M4) Exit the M4 at J32 and travel north on the A470 for about 4 miles. Exit the A470 at the junction marked A4054 and take the first exit into the Treforest Industrial Estate (A4054). You will see signs for USW Sport Park on your left, just before the ATS building. (From Merthyr Tydfil) Travel south on the A470 until you reach the junction marked A4054. Take the fourth exit off the roundabout into Treforest Industrial Estate (A4054). You will see signs for USW Sport Park on your left, just before the ATS building.

Sat nav postcode: CF37 5UP

By Train..

Train links to Treforest Estate station run regularly from Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations.

By Air..

Cardiff International Airport is 20 miles from the campus and is serviced by regular bus and rail links.

London’s Heathrow airport is about two-and-a-half hour drive away and there is also an airport at Bristol.

Places to stay in Pontypridd

One day just isn't enough

Why not make the most of your visit and enjoy an overnight stay?

If you're visiting us for an open day, or simply want to explore the place you'll call home during your degree, there are plenty of places to stay to make the most of your visit.

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Affordable Travel

Sit back and relax

Don't want the hassle of driving? Hop on to the train instead.

Take the opportunity to sit back and relax on a GWR train journey. With free WiFi and comfy seats on board, this is the perfect way to relax before a day of exploring.

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South Wales offers rich experiences, and you’re never far from somewhere completely different.

Explore the Hotspots

Our Top 10

The South Wales Valleys are filled with rich history and natural wonder.

To save you a frantic Google search, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 things to do whilst you’re visiting.

You may think the valleys are in the middle of nowhere, but surprisingly, you'll find everything you could ever need or want. From enjoying a bit of rugby with the locals to daydreaming in quaint coffee shops, there are plenty of things to occupy your time.

Our top 10 things to do

10 minutes away

Grab a coffee and a bite to eat in one of the many cafes or pubs around campus

20 minutes away

Head to Cardiff to explore Wales’s capital city – you won’t be disappointed!

30 minutes away

Escape to the awe-inspiring spaces of Brecon Beacons National Park

Get to know Ponty

Feel at home in the Valleys

From Pontypridd, you can enjoy all that South Wales has to offer.

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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