# Event Details - **Event Name**: WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Forest walks and site tours to help delegates connect and create for transformation, impact and possibilityAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a392e6a0-6e18-11f1-bdd0-a977c66e9d66-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd9eae0-gmir.jpg WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference toursMonday 29 June (WoodBUILD 2026)Join one of five free forest and site visits taking place ahead of the main WoodBUILD 2026 conference. These stand-alone tours offer behind-the-scenes access to a range of sites across south Wales and the Valleys, and are for delegates attending the two day conference of WoodBUILD 2026..Registration is required for all visits – please sign up by 24 June.Complimentary transport from University of South Wales, Treforest is available where indicated.Participation is free, but places are limited and not included in your WoodBUILD registration.Explore sustainable forestry, timber innovation, and low-carbon construction in action. These five stand-alone tours offer behind-the-scenes access to a range of sites across South Wales.Details of pre-conference tours1. New housing in practiceCeltic Offsite, CaerphillyThe Tai ar y Cyd Project will see low carbon affordable timber frame homes manufactured in factories and assembled on sites across Wales using a pattern book of housing designs agreed between the 27 local authority and housing association members. The first prototypes are being developed, and this visit will enable WoodBUILD delegates to see the manufacturing process in the factory and the site where the new homes will be assembled.United Welsh HA and its social enterprise subsidiary timber frame manufacturer Celtic Offsite will host a visit to the factory in Caerphilly and their contractor M&J Cosgrove will give a tour of the site in Abertridwr where the first of the Tai ar y Cyd prototype homes will be developed in a future phase. The visit will provide an opportunity to find out more about Tai ar y Cyd, the timber frame manufacturing process and the development of new homes.Time: 13:45–16:45Meet: Minibus departs University Campus in Trefforest. Pickup/drop-off point is outside Hoffi Coffee on Brook Street: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EupZtj6EsBqJ74NU8Led by: Steve CranstonCapacity: 15PPE Required: Hard hat, hi-vis vest and appropriate footwear (work or safety boots). Limited provision of PPE available on site.2. A Walk in the ParkYnysangharad Park, Pontypridd CF37 4PDJoin Andrew Sowerby FIC For, President of the Institute of Chartered Foresters as he leads a guided walk around the trees of Ynysangharad Park in the heart of Pontypridd. A Valleys Regional Park Discovery Gateway Site, Ynysangharad Park is home to a range of planting, including the avenue of trees to the war memorial, the sunken garden, hedgerows and grassland.Time: 14:00–17.00Meet: Entrance to The National Lido of Wales within Ynysangharad Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/87aboZWkdKZyRuPm8Led by: Andrew Sowerby FIC For, President of the Institute of Chartered ForestersCapacity: 303. Welcome to our WoodsTy Pren Roundhouse, Treherbert, Treorchy CF42 5HUJoin us in Treherbert for a site visit and conversation around the Rhondda Skyline project and how community-led initiatives are engaging with forests and land to develop a thriving future for themselves.This site visit is kindly hosted by Welcome to our Woods and brings together contributors from Down to Earth and Black Mountain College to speak to community engagement, education and making timber from local wood.Time: 15:00-17.00Transport: We encourage the use of public transport. Trains from Cardiff (13:56), Trefforest (14:24) or Pontypridd (14:28) arriving at Treherbert 15:04. A 5-minute walk to the Old Brewery Site. Christiane Lellig of Woodknowledge Wales will be at the station and leading people to the site.Led by: Welcome to our WoodsCapacity: 304. Conserving our built heritageSt Fagan's National Museum of History, Cardiff CF5 6XBJoin Woodknowledge Wales for a visit to St Fagans National Museum of History, a collection of buildings used to provide context for the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people.Led by knowledgeable Wood Scientist and advisor at Woodknowledge Wales, Dainis Dauksta, this visit will look in detail at the following buildings:Kennixton Farmhouse - visit upstairs to see and analyse the unique crossed collars, joints, dowels of the roof structureHendre'r-ywydd Uchaf Longhouse – discussion of the distinctive layout of the Welsh longhouse (living conditions) culture, whilst looking at the oak post and beam structuresThe Sawmill - explore the utilitarian roundwood structure, alongside the pragmatic use of local material in formats very different to those in conventional timber merchants; plus discuss the basics of sawmilling and working conditions of a traditional sawmill.Cilewent Farmhouse - look at an original cruck framed hall house, later converted into a longhouse.Abernodwydd Farmhouse - discuss elite post and beam oak houses and the reuse of timber, plus the design details of this building. Compare the living conditions of the farmhouse with those of the longhouse, also seen on the tour.This visit is closely aligned to the themes of WoodBUILD 2026, bringing together heritage, timber and innovation.Time: 13.30–16:30Transport: Minibus departs University Campus in Trefforest. Pickup/drop-off point is outside Hoffi Coffee on Brook Street: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EupZtj6EsBqJ74NU8 or travel independently to St Fagan'sLed by: Wood Science Advisor Dainis DaukstaCapacity: 305. Walking a working forestLlantrisant Forest, Ynysmaerdy CF72 8LNLlantrisant Forest is mixed species woodland being managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for multiple objectives. It covers about 240 hectares and much of it is made up of stands of conifer species.Join Woodknowledge Wales as we walk through a number of stands and discuss the different management options including clearfelling and replanting or continuous cover management. It is an opportunity to understand the challenges of managing productive conifers in areas of high population where there is significant public use for recreation and well-being. We will discuss tree species and their potential to be used in construction along with the processes from the forest via the processors and manufacturers into the built environment.Time: 14.00–17:00Meet: Car park on site at OS Grid Ref: ST 025 847, nearest postcode CF72 8LN What 3 words: raven.bother.writings. If you don’t have your own car but would like to attend this trip, please email Woodknowledge Wales (liz.walder@woodknowledgewales.co.uk).Led by: Chris Rees (NRW)Capacity: 20PPE Required: We will be walking on paths through stands of trees and on forest tracks so please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontypridd/woodbuild-2026-pre-conference-forest-walks-and-site-visits/100001989779965440 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: University of South Wales, Treforest Campus - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Pontypridd - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of South Wales, Treforest Campus - **lat**: 51.589264 - **long**: -3.3308298 - **full address**: University of South Wales, Treforest Campus, Llantwit Road, Pontypridd, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9a880a14ba0c647e084886910014600e8424d8430a0d4e41ffdbbeca2125b1df-rimg-w1200-h900-dc181716-gmir.jpg?v=1780578097 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits being held? - **A:** WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm at University of South Wales, Treforest Campus, Llantwit Road, Pontypridd, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits? - **A:** WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits is organized by Woodknowledge Wales. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WoodBUILD 2026 pre-conference forest walks and site visits is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pontypridd, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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