Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The Manor is considered to be one of the most important gentry houses to have survived from the 16th and 17th century period. It is now open to visitors as a living history museum. Lovely day out the gardens and visitors centre is free, but you have to pay for the tour, we never ate at the café but it was busy and looked tasty. As you are walking around the staff stay in character and greet you as they would of back then. We will go back and do the tour but just didn't have time when we called in.

Wonderful afternoon full guided tour (for all the family) of a grade 1 listed historic Manor built in the mid 16th century.The guided tour is given by servants (of the time) in full period costume, of Colonel Edward Prichard, who presided in the Manor during the 1600s. I must hand it to our 'servant' guide. He was in character throughout the tour, which added a sense of 'being there'. There are also opportunities for participation during the tour.There is an excellent onsite, average priced, café and small gift shop as well as a small museum with a large interactive table screen and 'dress-up' clothing at the entrance. The actual Manor is separate from the entrance via a well maintained garden.There are two car parks - main, next to the entrance with disabled parking, and overflow further along. But there are no EV charging stations, which is a shame if you're travelling from a far.Only one negative. Although the main guide was very 'switch-on', the other staff at the shop and café seemed less enthusiastic!But, all-in-all, a good afternoon. Thank you!

Llancaiach Fawr Manor exceeded all expectations! The historical charm and well-preserved architecture create an immersive experience. The knowledgeable staff's passion for history brings each room to life, making the visit educational and enjoyable. The beautiful gardens and scenic surroundings add to the overall enchantment. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a delightful day out.

A big thank you to the actors who stayed in character throughout our entire visit. My grandchildren were enthralled and horrified at the same time. They brought the past to life with engaging stories and wit. A fun day out, highly recommended, we took a picnic and enjoyed it in the grounds. The sun shone down on our very happy afternoon.

What an interesting place! The Manor House staff are in period dress and speaking old English, they are very knowledgeable about the house and the local area. Nice restaurant and the food was really good. Very enjoyable visit.

We had a family lunch. It was lovely with amazing surroundings. It also has a Great Gift Shop at the entrance.However, we did have quite a wait when we qued up to order our food as they seemed to be short staffed. That's why only 4 stars.

Wanting something local to do with our house-guest on a very wet Sunday afternoon, we hit on Llancaiach Fawr - and were very pleased that we did.Our guides were personable, entertaining, patient and extremely knowledgeable! Our large group of visitors varied in age from younger children, through to pre-teens, parents and those like us of a certain age"

I cannot rate this experience highly enough. The information provided to you by the 'servants' in each room is fascinating. How they manage to keep a straight face when they're describing the quite crazy practices of the day is beyond me. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I left with a smile on my face and I will visit again.

Good food, pleasant environment with outlook across countryside. Nice gift shop. Decent playground for kids. Visits to the Manor House have to be booked as tours run at specific times. The guides are in period costume and act as a person from the relevant historical time. House not extensive but guided tour is excellent.

Loved it!! The tour was amazing, the tour guides were in character the whole time and so interesting! They were brill with our kids (who could have been better!!) We very much enjoyed our tour, thanks so much for a lovely afternoon!