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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- Leader warns of difficult decisions ahead
Caerphilly County Borough Council, like many other local authorities across Wales, is facing a huge financial challenge over the next few years and difficult decisions will need to be made in order to balance the budget.
The council must deliver savings in the region of £45million over the next two financial years and this is on top of the £20million of permanent savings that have already been identified.
Cllr Sean Morgan, Leader of Council said, “We can’t continue to run our services in the way we always have. We need to explore all options and consider ways of doing things differently.”
“I want to be honest with the community, because it is clear that the scale of savings means we need to make some very difficult decisions over the coming months.”
The council will consult on a number of key proposals that, if agreed, will help deliver significant savings:
Blackwood Miners Institute – The council is proposing to withdraw its subsidy, which could see the venue ‘mothballed’ at the end of December 2024. The authority would then explore options for the facility to be run in a different way in the future. The council currently provides a subsidy of £347,000 per year to run Blackwood Miners Institute.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor House – The council is proposing to ‘mothball’ the venue at the end of December 2024 and will explore options for the facility to be run in a different way in the future. The council currently provides a subsidy of £485,000 a year to run the venue.
“We have a duty to protect the public purse, so we will be looking at a range of savings options, particularly services that are subject to high subsidy, are non-statutory or can be delivered in a different way.”
“I want to ensure that residents have a voice in this process, so there will be opportunities to get involved and have your say as we consider these options. It is vitally important that you engage in this process to help shape the way we deliver our services in future,” added Cllr Morgan.
The consultation will run from 30th July – 10th September 2024 for a period of 6 weeks. You can view the consultation documentation, view the online survey and find out where the drop in sessions are for each of the consultations here:
https://conversation.caerphilly.gov.uk/blackwood-miners-institute-and-llancaiach-fawr
For help completing the survey or to request alternative formats, please contact the team: publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk or 01443 864380
Welcome to the Autumn season!
Our site will be closing at the slightly earlier time of 4pm on Wednesday 18th September. Please note that the Manor house will be closed from 3.45pm. Visitors will need to arrive before 2.15pm for a full tour (this will be last entry of the day). The café will also be closed from 3.45pm. Thank you for your co-operation and we apologise for any inconvenience.
We are open throughout the Autumn season (closed Mondays including Bank Holidays).
Weekend tours will take place at set times. Tours will be available at 10am or 11:30am. 1.45pm and 3:15pm (last entry). These will be guided tours only and wandering will not be allowed.
Special ghost events with our partners take place throughout the year. Please see our ‘What’s On’ page for more details. The main season for Ghost Tours is October, November and December. Please note that pre-booking is essential, as admission numbers are limited.
To avoid disappointment, please call in advance for the latest admission information.
Please contact us on 01443 412248 or email us via our Contact Page to confirm timings and make bookings.
We apologise for any inconvenience but we are having issues with our answerphone and are currently unable to pick up messages.
We continue to follow Welsh Government guidelines. Please do not visit if you have any symptoms of COVID19.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Grade 1 listed building built in the mid 16th century. For important accessibilty information, please see here.
The Manor in the Media
See our presence on the screen both big and small. Links to various media appearances of Llancaiach Fawr, and see our series of ‘Life in the Manor’ short films on YouTube, made during the lockdowns.
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Educational Visits
Why not try our historical interpreter-led educational visits with your school or college class?
We are proud holders of the Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage Education in recognition of our work with schools across the country.
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Manor House & Tours
Our guided tours provide a first person interactive experience for all ages. Step back in time and explore Llancaiach Fawr with the servants of Colonel Edward Prichard.
We look forward to the Ghost Tour season in autumn 2024!
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Weddings at Llancaiach Fawr
Llancaiach Fawr is the ideal location for your special day. It sits overlooking the peaceful surroundings of the Rhymney Valley, within 20 acres of attractive grounds.
The grade 1 listed historic Manor was built in the mid 16th century and has been restored to its former glory with its interiors furnished and recreated as the 17th century home of Edward Prichard.
We want to make your day memorable and therefore take only one booking per day to ensure that you receive our undivided attention.
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Reviews
“I popped in here this afternoon with my children 8 and 6 on the way back from Mountain Ash. I haven’t been to Llancaiach Fawr since I was in school. It is so much better than I remembered! It was an excellent afternoon, all staff were so interesting and knowledgeable the children listened and sat through a lot of information. I just wanted to drop a line to say thank you. I was trying to avoid the shops and busy holiday things and I am so pleased we called in. Diolch!”
“Last Thursday, I and some family friends from England spent some time at the Manor House and I would like to say how much we enjoyed the whole experience including the excellent tour guides who were both informative and fascinating to both converse with and listen to. Most importantly as someone of limited mobility (I rely on a mobility walker) I was most appreciative of the thought and effort that has been put into maximising accessibility without compromising the historic nature of the building. The tour guides were so helpful as well. A benchmark for so many other attractions to emulate. Well done!- Lewis Chamberlain“
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