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Pat Morgan

“I think one of the strong points of Blaenavon is the community spirit which is not evident until things go wrong and then everyone pulls together. Blaenavon people at first meeting may appear to be reserved, but believe me; they make the best friends and neighbours.”

Explore Find out about the World Heritage Site by exploring different themes and through the people that live here.
Plan your Visit If you're visiting for the day on your own, with the family, as a group, school party or a business there's lots to do and see.
World Heritage Site What makes us a World Heritage Site, how is the area being regenerated, how can you get involved?
Education What to do and see, resources to use while you visit and for back in the classroom can be found here.

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Easter at Blaenavon

Description:: Blaenavon WHC is hosting an exciting week of Easter activities between 29 March and 2 April
Date:: 04/03/2010

Free Guided Walks

Description:: Blaenavon is holding a series of free guided walks every weekend until 28 March
Date:: 22/02/2010

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Opening Hours

Description:: The World Heritage Centre will be open seven days a week between 1st February and 5th April
Date:: 08/02/2010

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Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum

Description:: The Community Heritage and Cordell Museum provides a deeper insight into the work of the author Alexander Cordell and is a treasure trove of artefacts and historical records relating to Blaenavon's past.
Location:: Blaenavon
Type:: Museum
Telephone:: 01495 790991
Address:: Lion Street, NP4 9QA

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Description:: Start your visit to Blaenavon at the World Heritage Centre, where the story of Blaenavon and all of its attractions is told. It also contains the Tourist Information Centre.
Location:: Blaenavon
Type:: Heritage site
Telephone:: 01495 742333
Address:: Church Road, NP4 9AS

Blaenavon Ironworks

Description:: Blaenavon Ironworks was the setting of the BBC series Coal House. It is the best preserved 18th Century ironworks in the world and contains much to interest visitors of all ages.
Location:: Blaenavon
Type:: Heritage site, Museum
Telephone:: 01495 792615
Address:: North Street, NP4 9RQ
Website:: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Blaenavon's Heritage Railway

Description:: The Heritage Railway is the highest standard gauged preserved railway in England and Wales. It passes the picturesque Garn Lakes and commands spectacular views of the Industrial Landscape.
Location:: Blaenavon
Type:: Heritage site, View point
Telephone:: 01495 792263
Address:: Furnace Sidings, NP4 9PT
Website:: www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk

Big Pit: National Coal Museum

Description:: Big Pit offers the unique experience of going underground to learn about coalmining. If you don't wish to go underground, there is plenty to see and do on the surface too.
Location:: Blaenavon
Type:: Heritage site, Museum
Telephone:: 01495 790311
Address:: Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon, NP4 9XP
Website:: www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit/

Blaenavon Male Voice Choir Centenary Exhibition

08/03/2010 - 01/05/2010

An exhibition reflecting on 100 years of one of Blaenavon's most successful institutions

The Ups and Downs of a Valleys Town

13/03/2010

This free walk will give you an opportunity to get to know this gem of a valleys town

Saturdays in Blaenavon

13/03/2010

Short plays featuring historical Blaenavon characters

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