The Learning Box

The Learning Box has been devised by Torfaen County Borough Council in collaboration with Cadw who are responsible for Blaenavon Ironworks. It consists of a range of educational resources suitable for all key stages covering the curriculum subjects of history, geography and design & technology that will provide structure for visits to key sites and support for preparatory and follow-up classroom studies. The learning box has been designed so that it can be revised and updated to keep pace with curriculum developments and new educational resources for the area.

Self-led visits to explore the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Blaenavon Ironworks are free of charge. However in order to get the most out of your visit, we would strongly recommend that you take advantage of a range of complementary services which we offer. These include:

• 19th century discovery day: Cadw and Blaenavon World Heritage Centre offer a facilitated  whole day of activities based on a two-centre visit to the Ironworks and Heritage Centre.  (Suitable for Key Stage 2)
• Hands-on, object study workshops based at the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre using historic  artefacts and replica items. Periods include Tudor, 18th and 19th centuries, World War II, 1950s, 60s and 70s. Themes include toys and games, school, coal mining, domestic and household. These activities are suitable for Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2. 
• Storytelling sessions can also be provided by costumed interpreters based on a choice of 12 historic characters who have worked and lived in Blaenavon. (Suitable for Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2) 
• Guided, investigative walks around the historic town of Blaenavon and Industrial Landscape using buildings, historic photographs and maps to discuss changes in the 19th century. (Suitable for Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3)

A fee may be payable for these additional services.