Heritage
Pontypool Museum
At the north entrance to the park is Pontypool Museum, which documents the fascinating history of this...
Blaenavon Ironworks
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South Wales's industrial history is recalled at this revealing site, one of Europe's best preserved...
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
The highest standard gauge railway in preservation in England and Wales.
A 1 1/4 mile southward...
Griffithstown Railway Museum
Former Great Western Railway goods shed, fully restored and home to one of the finest collections of...
Llanyrafon Mill
The Mill is one of the few surviving triple stone water mills left in the
country. Currently being...
Cordell Country
The North of the Eastern Valley is an area rich in industrial heritage. It
was here that thousands...
Pontymoile Canal Basin
The canal basin at Pontymoile makes an excellent starting point for exploring along the towpath. Junction...
Blaenavon Workmens Hall
The Workmen's Hall is a fine example of industrial Wales' architecture, the construction of which was...
Blaenavon World Heritage Site
In 2000 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape joined the World Heritage list. To visit this extraordinary landscape...
Blaenafon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum
A huge array of exhibits will guide you through the intriguing history of the town from the early days...
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
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Award-winning world-class Museum, where visitors can experience at first-hand what life was like for...
Shell Grotto
Open Easter weekend, including Good Friday, then every weekend and Bank holiday Monday, May to September...
Pontypool Park
Possibly the finest town park in Wales with over 150 acres of beautiful
scenery and many leisure facilities...
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
The new Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, situated in the former St Peter's Church School, features displays,...
Folly Tower
Open Easter weekend, including Good Friday, then every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday from May to September...