The Wern

The Wern
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Full nameThe Wern Sports Park
LocationMerthyr Tydfil
Coordinates51°44′33″N 3°23′05″W / 51.742439°N 3.384731°W / 51.742439; -3.384731
Capacity4,500
SurfaceArtificial turf
Opened1958
Tenants
Merthyr RFC (1958-)
South Wales Ironmen (2017)

The Wern is a sports stadium in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is the home of rugby union club Merthyr RFC and was, for a short period in 2017, also home of rugby league club South Wales Ironmen.[1] The stadium is located on Cae'r Wern in the east of Merthyr Tydfil, around 10 minutes walk from the town centre. Opened in 1958,[2] there has been expansion and improvements made to facilities in recent years, including the addition of an artificial turf pitch[3] and the construction of additional stands. The stadium is a combination of seating and standing with a total capacity of 4,500.

The stadium is one of two in the town, along with Penydarren Park, home of Merthyr Town F.C.