Blaenavon is a town and community in south eastern Wales, lying at the source of the Afon Lwyd north of Pontypool, within the boundaries of the historic county of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent. The town lies high on a hillside and has a population of 6,055.
Blaenavon
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Blaenavon, NP4, UK
Coalmine offering tours & exhibitions
Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners.
A small, sustainable museum that makes accessible elements of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Blaenavon for the enjoyment and benefit of society. The museum, through its various activities, will help sustain a lively, well-informed and wide-ranging debate on the significance of the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and the community of Blaenavon.
Blaenavon Ironworks is a former industrial site which is now a museum in Blaenavon in Wales. The ironworks was of crucial importance in the development of the ability to use cheap, low quality, high sulphur iron ores worldwide. Wikipedia
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre is a community museum and well worth a visit.
Abertillery, United Kingdom
Cozy · Casual · Groups
Pontypool, United Kingdom
Outdoor seating · Great cocktails · Cozy
Pontypool, United Kingdom
Cash-only · Casual · Good for kids
Abergavenny, United Kingdom
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual