Open Doors - St Elvan's, Aberdare

Founded in 1852 and located in the heart of the town of Aberdare in the picturesque Cynon Valley, St Elvan's has recently undergone an extensive £2 million renovation, and has now reopened as a vibrant new space - which is free to visit - featuring concert and conference facilities, an exhibition gallery, heritage tours and talks, an in-house coffee shop Spires with outdoor sun patio and, of course, St Elvan's remains a continued and active place of worship.

The regular weekly opening hours for the church, coffee shop and gallery are Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm.

In addition, on 26 September, to celebrate St Elvan's 175, the doors will be opening for a special community celebration. Throughout the day, visitors can expect music, creativity, conversation and opportunities to discover the history and future of this remarkable building. More information can be found at www.stelvans.com/events

No booking required.

Address - St Elvan's Community Heritage Trust, Church Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 0TP.

The church is located on Church Street in the heart of Aberdare town centre, with good rail and bus transport links nearby. Please note there is no parking in the grounds of the church itself. Visitors are encouraged to use nearby public car parks.