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St Elvan's Church

Church St, Aberdare, CF44 7AB

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Open Hours:

Saturday 3rd and 10th: 10am - 4pm

Sunday 4th and 11th: 2pm - 4pm

Weekdays: 10am - 4pm

  

During these open times: 

Church tours are available Monday -Saturday throughout Churches Unlocked

Set atop a hill in the centre of Aberdare, St Elvan’s, built in 1851 and extended in 1910, certainly dominates its surroundings both from its lofty position and from its dramatic profile.

 

This Gothic church houses an interior, rich in intricate details from the Arts and Crafts movement and the High Gothic designs of the time, has drawn the admiration of visitors for many years.

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Most recently the church has undergone an extensive reordering and now boasts an exhibition space and café to add to its many other attractions.  

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Wheelchair accessible.

 

No parking in churchyard apart from one disabled space. Drop off in church yard available for visitors with access needs. There is a pay & display car park for all immediately below St Elvan's in the adjacent High Street car park.

Via train - Transport For Wales. Via Bus - Stagecoach South Wales

  • Charity Craft Fair
    Charity Craft Fair
    Sat, 10 Jun
    St Elvan's Church
    10 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 15:30
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    10 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 15:30
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    Showcasing local artisan arts & crafts. In aid of MacMillan Cancer Support
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  • Forget Me Knot Music
    Forget Me Knot Music
    Thu, 08 Jun
    St Elvan's Church
    08 Jun 2023, 14:00 – 16:00
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    08 Jun 2023, 14:00 – 16:00
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    Forget Me Knot Music and Wellbeing Session with singer songwriter Ragsy.
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  • An Introduction to the Stained Glass of St Elvan's Church
    An Introduction to the Stained Glass of St Elvan's Church
    Thu, 08 Jun
    St Elvan's Church
    08 Jun 2023, 12:00
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    08 Jun 2023, 12:00
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    Presented by Dr Martin Crampin from the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies and author of 'Stained Glass from Welsh Churches'.
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  • Saving St Elvan’s
    Saving St Elvan’s
    Sat, 03 Jun
    St Elvan's Church
    03 Jun 2023, 14:00 – 15:00
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    03 Jun 2023, 14:00 – 15:00
    St Elvan's Church, Church St, Aberdare CF44 7AB, UK
    An illustrated talk by Fr Robert Davies SSC on the St Elvan’s Community Heritage Project.
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