It has been officially announced that the Welsh region have changed the venue for the 2011 World Championships.  The original venue Michael Sobell Sports Centre in Aberdare has now been changed to Cyfartha Castle in Merthyr.

The new venue is only a few miles from Aberdare, therefore will not affect those who have already booked accommodation.

Built in 1825 the impressive mansion is set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and covers 160 acres of parkland

The new address is Cyfarthfa Castle, Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8RE.

 

 

Above: the grounds of the castle.

For more information about the venue visit

http://www.merthyr.gov.uk/Museum/Castle/English/home/