Winding House
Cross Street
New Tredegar
Caerphilly
NP24 6EG
Wales
Website
windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk
Telephone
Winding House
01443 822666
Fax
01443 828216
The Winding House is THE museum for Caerphilly County Borough. Inside the striking new building you can unearth the hidden history of Caerphilly County Borough, explore our latest exhibition, research your family's past, take part in one of our many events, discover the Victorian Winding Engine, eat, drink and shop!
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Access to the Research Room must be pre-arranged and booked.
Cross Street
New Tredegar
Caerphilly
NP24 6EG
Wales
Website
windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk
Telephone
Winding House
01443 822666
Fax
01443 828216
The Winding House collects material with a strong association with Caerphilly County Borough from pre-history to the present day. Its collections are largely social history and industry but are expanding as the profile of the site increases.
Collection details
Industry, Social History
Collections services
- Public access available to collections information
Cross Street
New Tredegar
Caerphilly
NP24 6EG
Wales
Website
windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk
Telephone
Winding House
01443 822666
Fax
01443 828216
The Pictures and "the 'stute" - Nights out in the Valleys
Our new exhibition looks back to the golden era of entertainment, when nearly every town and village across Caerphilly County Borough had its own cinema, dance hall or miners’ institute ("the 'stute") which would be packed on Saturday evenings as local people sought a good night out after a hard week at work.
Through a wide range of objects - many on loan from local people - images and fun interactives, including dance hall music and a recreated Picture Palace, the exhibition takes visitors back in time to experience the hey dey of entertainment.Try out some fancy footwork, settle into the back row of the Pictures and find out what it takes to be a Box Office hit!
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- Welsh
Where
Winding House, New Tredegar
Admission
Admission to Winding House exhibitions is FREE!
Website
Cross Street
New Tredegar
Caerphilly
NP24 6EG
Wales
Website
windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk
Telephone
Winding House
01443 822666
Fax
01443 828216
History Mysteries!
Solve the puzzles, find the clues and unearth our history mysteries!
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Friday 17th February
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Website
Industrial History Talk - John Evans, "Ironworking"
An engaging talk on an aspect of local industrial history. Afterwards, see the historic winding engine in action and find out more from the volunteers caring for it. Booking Essential
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
7-9pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Website
Full Steam Ahead!
This Easter, step-back to the early 1900's and discover the age of steamships and steam-trains. Explore life in the Edwardian period and the golden age of travel. Mark the 100th anniversary of the maiden voyage of RMS Titanic and discover some local links!
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Good Friday, 6th April and Easter Monday, 9th April
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Website
Full Steam Ahead!
This Easter, step-back to the early 1900's and discover the age of steamships and steam-trains. Explore life in the Edwardian period and the golden age of travel. Mark the 100th anniversary of the maiden voyage of RMS Titanic and discover some local links!
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Good Friday, 6th April and Easter Monday, 9th April
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Website
Music and May Day
Celebrate May Day with music and merriment!
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on May Day, Monday 7th May
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Website
Diamond Decades
Take a trip down memory lane and explore life in South Wales in the last 60 years. From fashion to music, working life to social life, from the ‘50s to the “noughties” – step through the decades to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Monday 4th June and Tuesday 5th June
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Website
Archaeology Talk
A fascinating talk on an aspect of local archaeology. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
When
2-3pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free. Booking Essential
Trowels and Treasure!
Mystery objects and fabulous finds - hands-on history and archaeology adventures for all ages, part of the Festival of British Archaeology.
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Friday 27th July
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
A Month of Fun Days
Join us for an afternoon of intriguing and fun historical family activities every Thursday in August.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
A Month of Fun Days
Join us for an afternoon of intriguing and fun historical family activities every Thursday in August.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
My Museum!
Take control of the Winding House with a special week of activities for young people (9-14 years). BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Suitable for
- 11-13
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
A Month of Fun Days
Join us for an afternoon of intriguing and fun historical family activities every Thursday in August.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
A Month of Fun Days
Join us for an afternoon of intriguing and fun historical family activities every Thursday in August.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Sports Days and Stadiums
Celebrate this Olympic summer with a day of sporting fun. Explore games, activities and competitions from the past and discover more about some local sporting heroes!
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Monday 27th August
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Website
A Month of Fun Days
Join us for an afternoon of intriguing and fun historical family activities every Thursday in August.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Open Doors
Behind the scenes at the museum with our Friends and Volunteers.
Discover what we do! Also, see the historic winding engine in action and speak to the volunteers caring for it.
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Saturday 22nd September
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free.
Website
Horrible History!
Delve into the past and discover creepy creatures, spooky stories and ghastly goings-on in this week of family activities and crafts!
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Friday 2nd November
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Website
Deck the Halls...
Explore Christmas through the ages with these days of festive fun
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Saturday 1st December
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Website
Deck the Halls...
Explore Christmas through the ages with these days of festive fun
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Saturday 1st December
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Website
Deck the Halls...
Explore Christmas through the ages with these days of festive fun
The Winding Engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Saturday 1st December
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG
Admission
Free
Website
Cross Street
New Tredegar
Caerphilly
NP24 6EG
Wales
Website
windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk
Telephone
Winding House
01443 822666
Fax
01443 828216
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