Island Farm Hut 9 Visitor Centre — Attraction in Merthyr Mawr

Recently, I took my parents to the Hut 9 POW WW2 camp. It's usually only open 2 weekends a year as it's run by volunteers and people preserving the last remaining camp building. The history of the local area of bridgend is fascinating, and to know we had Herman prisoners or war is mind-blowing. The history of a prison break and how they did it. It is very well worth a visit and very interesting for the money. They have a Facebook page, so I suggest liking their page for updates for 2025 dates. When dates are released, you book a ticket for the time...

This is a unique piece of history. Tickets are only available a few times a year, as it's all run by volunteers. The talk at the beginning of the visit is fascinating and crammed full of interesting facts and figures even if you don't know the area. The second part in the hut is again packed with artifacts and interesting stories from the volunteers/actors. I have to mention my favourites are the American room and the listening room, not to be missed. Oh and don't forget to...

This is such a good place to visit. The people who run the open days are brilliant. The initial presentation is done really well and is really interesting. Clearly a lot of hard work goes into this event. Well done to all the volunteers. I understand the next open day is April 2024. Search for the website and book yourself...