Merthyr Tydfil celebrates British Tourism 2010

A variety of businesses and organisations will be supporting Merthyr Tydfil’s tourism industry during British Tourism Week 2010.  Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has organised a series of week-long events throughout the authority to help raise the profile of the tourism sector in both Merthyr Tydfil and the Valleys.This event is taking place as part of British Tourism Week 2010, a national event which is raising awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain’s £114 billion visitor economy.

British Tourism Week takes place 15-21 March 2010. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is patron of British Tourism Week and his involvement will help raise the profile of the week and of the tourism industry. More information about BTW can be found at on the website.

To see a full list of events taking place then click here.

Activities include:

• Model railway open day
• Cyfarthfa Castle open day
• Spring Food Festival
• Fishing
• St Patricks history day
• Castle to Castle and other historical walks
• Gallery showcase

March 2010