Old St. Mellons

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The current Parish Church dates back to about 1360. However, it is thought that a church has stood on the site since Norman times. The Welsh for St. Mellons is Llaneurwg (Eurwg's Church), after a 2nd Century Welsh chief.

Apparently the 19th century annual St Mellons fair had a race to St Mellons church. A bell with a blue clapper was struck near the finishing line - hence the name of the Blue Bell pub. The race ceased in 1859.

Situated in the old village, Bridge road links, via country lanes, to Lisvane. The road crosses the Rhymney river.

Beechtree Park is built within the grounds of the former William Nicholls Home, now St John's College.

This tradition Baptist Chapel was built in 1830 on the site of a former grave yard in Ty'r Winch Road, St. Mellons.

Eastern Business Park comprises a modern campus style office development in a highly matured landscaped environment. There are three individual buildings totalling some 167,000 sq ft (15,514 sqm) set within 12 acres (4.85 hectares). The site benefits from 24 hour access/security.

St. John's College has grown from the former De La Salle school, which had been run by the De La Salle Brothers from its foundation in Cardiff in 1935, until their hand over to a lay charitable trust in 1987. In 1995, the school took possession of its superb Grade II listed building set in landscaped grounds in the conservation area of Old St. Mellons.

The Fox and Hounds is a mixture of traditional and contemporary. It is open plan with wood beams, log stacks into the wall and comfortable seating areas.

The village playing field is owned by the Old St. Mellons Community Council. It has two tennis courts and a children's play area.

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