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Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

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Accessibility

There is a designated disabled car park and ramp access into the heritage centre. There is a disability toilet which is wheelchair accessible and includes a baby changing unit the centre also has a wheelchair accessible lift to access the upper floor. Visitors with limited physical mobility are able to access all areas of the centre, and the audio-visual media is accompanied by hearing loops and subtitles

Brief description

Blaenavon World heritage centre is based in the Blaenavaon World Heritage Site alongside the Blaenavon Ironworks and the Big Pit National Coal Museum. The heritage centre offers educational courses for both adults and children and hosts interactive displays with touchscreens for easily accessible information. The centre also houses Blaenavon library on the upper floor.

The centre is a great base to explore the surrounding landscapes, many of which have historical interest and interesting walks.

Address

Church Rd,Blaenavon NP4 9AS

Email

blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk

Phone

01495 742333

Website

www.visitblaenavon.co.uk

Directions

Travelling from Birmingham

Travelling from Birmingham and the north of Britain take the M5 South. Leave at Junction 8 and continue on the M50 to Ross on Wye. Take the A40 to Abergavenny. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A465. Leave the A465 at the first exit and follow the signs to Blaenavon and Big Pit. This route is unsuitable for large vehicles and coaches, so these vehicles should continue on A465 to Brynmawr and pick up the signs to Blaenavon and Big Pit from there (B4248).

Travelling from London

Travelling from London and the south west of England take the M4 West and leave at Junction 25A (Newport). Take the A4042 as far as Pontypool. At the (McDonalds) roundabout take the first exit and follow the A4043 to Blaenavon, following the Big Pit signs

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Opening Times

Closed Monday.

Tuesday to Sunday open 10am – 5pm.

Open Bank Holidays. Closed Christmas to New Year

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

X24 Stagecoach bus service, which connects Blaenavon, Abersychan, Pontypool, Cwmbran and Newport. Weekdays, the buses generally depart at 10 minute intervals.

Hourly services, Stagecoach 30 also run from Brynmawr to Newport, via Blaenavon and calling at Big Pit: National Coal Museum.

The nearest railway stations to Blaenavon are located in Abergavenny, New Inn, Cwmbran and Newport.

Catching a bus or hiring a taxi will be necessary to complete your journey to Blaenavon.

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities

There is a shop where gifts and books can be purchased. A Wi-Fi enabled cafe where you can enjoy meals or refreshments and an outdoor picnic area.

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