7 fun things to do this autumn using Stagecoach buses

Stagecoach offers great value and hassle-free ways to get to your autumnal adventures

If you’re looking for something to do this autumn with all of the family, there are a range of exciting events to enjoy right here in South Wales.

From food festivals and craft fairs to nature walks and experiencing what it’s like to be a miner, there’s something for everyone - and what's even better, they're super easy to get to on a Stagecoach bus.

Here are seven places you can visit this autumn, along with the Stagecoach services you can use to get there using its great value tickets from as little as £4.28 per day.

Castle Court Craft & Food Market at Caerphilly Castle

For tasty food, mouth-watering drinks, and quality handmade items, Caerphilly Castle Court Craft & Food Market has more than 20 stalls offering a large range of Welsh-produced items.

Hop on any of these services for as little as £4.28* a day: 26, 51, 53, 86X, 120, A, B, C, C9, C16, D, E, G, H, K and L.

Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair

Set to bring a bit of Christmas sparkle to Ystrad Mynach town centre, the Winter Fair is fun for all the family with more than 30 food, drink, and craft stalls to visit throughout the town centre.

Alongside the beautiful gifts and yummy foods, there will also be a few children’s funfair rides, festive characters, and performances from local schools, choirs, bands, and singers.

Hop on any of these services to take you to the fun evening: 51, 53 C9 and C16.

Llancaiach Fawr Manor Ghost Tour in Nelson

Looking for something a little spooky this autumn?

Visit Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson for a tour with a twist - is the 17th century manor haunted? Staff, visitors, and previous residents have testified to witnessing some spooky events!

There’s also a modern visitor's centre with a café, restaurant, art exhibition, and boutique gift shop for you to relax after your tour.

Only £2.57** a day, get to the spooky spot for the price of a latte: 51, 53 C9 and C16.

Lego Club in Pontypool

If you have children that are really into Lego, take them along to the Lego Club at Pontypool Library; the free activity is aimed at five to 11 year olds.

Hop on and have some fun for just £2.43*** a day: 11 and 23.

Black Gold Experience

Ever wondered what it was like for coal miners back in the day?

Learn about the history of how miners, colliery owners, and communities lived by visiting the Black Gold Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park in Pontypridd.

Go underground and back in time, as well as visit the café, craft shop, and chocolate house.

Service 132 runs up to every 15 minutes and service 130 stops right outside.

Blackwood Miner’s Institute

Check out what’s on at the Blackwood Miner’s Institute for entertaining theatre productions, brilliant musical performances, hilarious comedy nights, and more.

Don’t stress about parking, simply hop on any of these services to get there: 5, 21, 26, 27, 56, 151 and X21.

Halloween evenings at Caerphilly Castle

For something on the spookier side, take a stroll around the perimeter of Caerphilly Castle and learn a little about its history along with an enchanting tale.

All these services head into Caerphilly town centre which is opposite the castle: 26, 51, 53, 86X, 120, A, B, C, C9, C16, D, E, G, H, K and L.

Take the stress out of finding a parking space or paying for parking or petrol. You and your family can get to these amazing places and events using the great value Stagecoach services available to you.

Stagecoach South Wales looks forward to welcoming you aboard, buy your ticket using the Stagecoach app and make memories this autumn!

*Price of a 7 day All Zones MegaRider divided by 7 days of travel.

**Price of a 7 day Caerphilly MegaRider divided by 7 days of travel.

***Price of a 7 day Pontypool MegaRider divided by 7 days of travel.