The Wern

The Wern
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. 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, there has been expansion and improvements made to facilities in recent years, including the addition of an artificial turf pitch 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.