Dowlais Community Centre
Station Road
Dowlais
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 3LP
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Tel - 01685 377688
Fax - 01685 389343
e-mail:
Manager: Mr M A Crimmings
E-mail address mark.crimmings@merthyr.gov.uk
Located at the North of the valley 2, miles from the town centre of Merthyr Tydfil. The Centre is sited on the old Dowlais railway yard. There is ample free parking available. We offer a friendly atmosphere for adults and children alike. Pop in for a general use of the fitness suite or join in one of the classes and courses. The hall can seat up to 300 people for concerts, weddings and other functions etc.
The main building consists of a: -
Ground Floor
- Large hall measuring some 450 square meters, the hall is marked for two Badminton courts, one Football/Netball court
- The hall doubles up as a function hall that can accommodate some 300 people for social events; other events include dog shows, boot sales and church functions.
- A small office/reception area. This area also serves as the shop sales area selling a selection of sweets and drinks.
- Kitchen
- Male and Female changing rooms including toilets.
- Drinks vending machine.
First Floor
Fitness Suite
- 10 pieces of cardio vascular equipment.Free weights training area overlooking the main hall. The fitness suite comprises some 6 fixed weight stations, a number of loose weights.
The type of activities currently taking place in this area included (timetable)
- Football training, area marked out, clubs and courses
- Karate, mats provided, Welsh Shotokan
- Judo, mats provided, Oshimeyo, Welsh Judo Association
- Circuit training
- Sequence dance class
- Mother and Toddler groups
- Education
- Summer play schemes
Annex 1
- Used as a drop in centre for oasis organisation.
Annex 2
- Used by Merthyr Tydfil Amateur Boxing Club.