Calvert's Engine, Pontypridd

Name: Calvert's Engine
Address: Pontypridd, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Pontypridd

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Facts and practical information

Calvert's Engine or the Newbridge Colliery Engine is a beam engine of 1845, now preserved on the campus of the University of Glamorgan, South Wales. ()

Coordinates: 51°35'46"N, 3°21'1"W

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Pontypridd United Kingdom

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Calvert's Engine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lido Ponty, Old Bridge, Ynysangharad Park, St Dyfrig's Church.

0.6 miNE
51°36'5"N • 3°20'20"W
Lido Ponty, Pontypridd
16 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Playground
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Old Bridge, Pontypridd
21 min walk • The Old Bridge, which is now also known as the William Edwards Bridge or Pontypridd Bridge, was originally known as the New Bridge or Newbridge, is an arched single-span footbridge that spans the River Taff at Pontypridd in Wales.
0.7 miNE
Outdoor activities, Park
Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd
18 min walk • Ynysangharad Park is a cricket ground in the centre of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It is located in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park.
1.1 miE
Church
St Dyfrig's Church, Pontypridd
28 min walk • St Dyfrig's Church is a listed Roman Catholic church in the village of Treforest near Pontypridd, South Wales. The church was founded in the 19th century, though the present structure dates from the 1920s.
0.7 miNE
Park
Ynysangharad War Memorial, Pontypridd
19 min walk • Ynysangharad War Memorial Park is located in the town of Pontypridd, Wales. The area that now makes up the park was bought by the people of Pontypridd in 1919 after workers raised the money to have the park established.
1.2 miE
Church
St. Mary's Church, Pontypridd
31 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Church in Wales parish church in the village of Glyntaff, near Pontypridd, South Wales. It is the oldest Anglican church in the Pontypridd urban area.
~1960 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Sardis Road, Pontypridd
10 min walk • Sardis Road is a rugby union stadium situated in Pontypridd, Wales. It is home to the Principality Premiership team, Pontypridd RFC and previously the Celtic Warriors, the now defunct regional rugby union team. It is commonly known as the "House of Pain".
1.2 miSE
Universities and schools
School of Engineering, Pontypridd
30 min walk • The School of Engineering at the University of South Wales is one of university's largest schools, and is part of the university's Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. The school was originally part of the University of Glamorgan, before the university's formation in 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Calvert's Engine?

Nearby attractions include Lido Ponty, Pontypridd (16 min walk), Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd (18 min walk), Ynysangharad War Memorial, Pontypridd (19 min walk), Old Bridge, Pontypridd (21 min walk).

How to get to Calvert's Engine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Calvert's Engine:

Train

Pontypridd (11 min walk)
Treforest (29 min walk)

Bus

Pontypridd Bus Station (20 min walk)