# The Wern

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{{Short description|Rugby stadium in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales}}
{{Infobox venue
| name           = The Wern
| nickname       = 
| fullname       = The Wern Sports Park
| logo_image     = The_Wern_Sports_Park_logo.png
| logo_size      = 220px
| image          = 
| caption        = 
| location       = [Merthyr Tydfil](/source/Merthyr_Tydfil)
| coordinates    = {{Coord|51.742439|-3.384731|display=it}}
| public_transit = 
| built          = 
| opened         = 1958
| closed         = 
| capacity       = 4,500
| surface        = [Artificial turf](/source/Artificial_turf)
| tenants        = [Merthyr RFC](/source/Merthyr_RFC) (1958-)<br>[South Wales Ironmen](/source/South_Wales_Ironmen) (2017)
| former_names   = 
}}

'''The Wern''' is a sports stadium in [Merthyr Tydfil](/source/Merthyr_Tydfil), [Wales](/source/Wales). It is the home of [rugby union](/source/rugby_union) club [Merthyr RFC](/source/Merthyr_RFC) and was, for a short period in 2017, also home of [rugby league](/source/rugby_league) club [South Wales Ironmen](/source/South_Wales_Ironmen).<ref>[http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/sport/961368/rugby-league-scorpions-to-rebrand-as-south-wales-ironmen-and-move-to-merthyr-tydfil/ Caerphilly Observer]</ref> 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,<ref>[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rise-east-now-settle-2306659 WalesOnline]</ref> there has been expansion and improvements made to facilities in recent years, including the addition of an [artificial turf](/source/artificial_turf) pitch<ref>[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-valleys-heartlands-merthyr-pontypridd-11635512 WalesOnline]</ref> 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](/source/Penydarren_Park), home of [Merthyr Town F.C.](/source/Merthyr_Town_F.C.)

==Stands==
There are three covered stands at the Wern along with additional standing room around all sides of the pitch. Access to all stands is via Cae'r Wern.

===Main Stand===
This all-seater stand is raised above the pitch with a set of steps up to the first row of seating. The changing rooms and media facilities are located in this stand.

===Sir Gilbert Stanley Thomas Stand===
A temporary, all-seater stand, named for Merthyr RFC president [Sir Stanley Thomas](/source/Stanley_Thomas). It extends approximately halfway down each side of the pitch either side of the halfway line.

===Leisuretime Stand===
A combination of seating and standing, this stand is located at one end of the pitch. The stand is sponsored by travel company [Leisuretime](/source/Leisuretime).

==Additional facilities==
The facilities at the Wern have been improved in recent years, in line with rising attendances due to Merthyr RFC's league success.

===3G all-weather pitch===
The playing surface is [artificial turf](/source/artificial_turf). This was installed in 2016 by South Wales Sports Grounds and is complete with a blue border around the main playing surface.

===Floodlights===
There are several tall floodlights positioned along both sides of the pitch.

===Club shop===
A club shop is situated in the main car park and operated by Merthyr RFC kit manufacturer, [Macron](/source/Macron_(sportswear)).

===Lounge/bar===
A sponsors lounge and bar is located to one side of the Main Stand and is open during match days.

==Transport==
The Wern is located approximately 10 minutes walk from Merthyr Tydfil bus station and [Merthyr Tydfil railway station](/source/Merthyr_Tydfil_railway_station). Parking at the stadium is limited with around 50 available spaces.

==Clubhouse==
The clubhouse is located around half a mile from the Wern, close to [Merthyr Tydfil College](/source/Merthyr_Tydfil_College) and the town centre. There are several bars, a function room and parking facilities.

==References==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.thewern.co.uk/ The Wern Sports Park website]

Category:Rugby union stadiums in Wales
Category:Rugby league stadiums in Wales
Category:Sport in Merthyr Tydfil
Category:Multi-purpose stadiums in the United Kingdom

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