Blaenavon Heritage Town

The area has a great range of activities to suit your group visit. Here’s just a taster of what you can experience during your visit.

Blaenavon Digital Passport

With so much to explore in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site use the Blaenavon Digital Passport to help you discover and enjoy the story of the Heritage Site, including three new virtual reality experiences.

Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve

Covering 40 hectares with lakes and grasslands it provides a diverse habitat and breeding grounds for a wide range of wildlife. A great location for walking, cycling, fishing or a picnic.

tel: +44 (0)1495 742333 email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk web: www.visitblaenavon.co.uk

Industrial Landscape Walking Trails

Covering 33 square kilometres the landscape is filled with a wealth of historic sites and fantastic views, the perfect base for a short stroll or a challenging weekend of adventure. A wide range of leafleted trails are available.

tel: +44 (0)1495 742333 email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk web: www.visitblaenavon.co.uk

There are 5 golf courses in the area.

web: www.woodlake.co.uk www.greenmeadowgolf.com www.pontypoolgolfclub.co.uk www.pontnewyddgolf.co.uk www.torfaen.gov.uk - Llanyrafon Golf Course tel: +44 (0)1495 742333 email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk web: www.visitblaenavon.co.uk

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Constructed in 1812, it was the export route for Blaenavon iron to the world. This beautiful canal is now used by pleasure craft, and the towpaths by cyclists and walkers.

tel: +44 (0)3030 404040 web: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/wales

Cwmbran Stadium

The largest sports facility in the area with hockey and football pitches, running track, swimming pool, indoor sports and classes, as well as an innovative family climbing wall.

tel: +44 (0)1633 627101 email: bookings@torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk web: www.torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk

Congress Theatre

In the centre of Cwmbran Shopping, the Congress Theatre has a full programme of events. It is a great venue for conferences, meetings and for group refreshments.

tel: +44 (0)1633 868239 email: info@congresstheatre.net web: www.congresstheatre.co.uk

Llandegfedd Lake

A water supply reservoir set in the beautiful rolling landscapes, Llandegfedd Lake is an ideal base for watersports, walking and bird watching. There is also a beautiful visitor centre with views across the water.

tel: +44 (0)1633 373 401 email: llandegfedd@dwrcymru.com web: www.llandegfedd.co.uk

Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall

A fine example of a Valleys Miner’s Institute, offering excellent meetings and conference facilities, including a 350 seat auditorium and a separate 69 seat Cinema.

tel: +44 (0)1495 792661 email: info@blaenavonworkmenshall.wales web: blaenavonworkmenshall.uk

Pontypool Ski Centre

Pontypool Ski Centre boasts a 230 metre main slope, a beginners area, a ski lift, sprinkler system and mogul run, and is set in the beautiful Pontypool Park.

tel: +44 (0)1633 627100 email: bookings@torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk web: www.torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk/en/ski