On a trip to Fonmon Castle in Aberthaw, South Wales, visitors are spoiled for choice: from a step back in time to the dinosaur or medieval eras, to a play in the new park or watching birds in the hide, the site offers a wealth of entertaining and educational opportunities.
And now visitors can also find out more about how construction materials are made for building projects right across Wales. In partnership with its neighbour Fonmon Castle, Tarmac has installed an educational fun facts board about its Aberthaw Cement Plant which visitors can see as they tour the Castle site.
Delena Harris, conservation officer at Fonmon Castle said: “Just as the Castle has its place in the history of this area, so does the cement plant. Having operated for more than 100 years and employed generations of local people, we felt it was important for site visitors to understand a little more about this manufacturing site – an important contributor to the local economy.”
Aberthaw Cement Plant manager Stuart Escott and environmental coordinator Daniel Bound visited the Castle to see the educational board in use. Stuart added: “It is important for us that we work proactively with the community and get involved in projects where we can. With Fonmon Castle playing an important role in local history, as well as in the area today, we are delighted that we have been able to partner with them on this project. We hope that Castle visitors will stop and take a moment to read the board and go away with a better understanding of what goes on at Aberthaw Cement Plant.”
Fonmon Xmas is open from Saturday 27th November to Friday 31st December. To book tickets visit www.fonmoncastle.com. Daily dinosaur access will reopen Easter 2022.
Picture caption: Left to right: Fonmon Castle conservation officer Delena Harris; Castle owner Nigel Ford; Tarmac’s Aberthaw Cement Plant environmental coordinator, Daniel Bound; and Cement Plant manager Stuart Escott – with the new information board and the Cement Plant in the background.