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A celebration of Wales’s oral traditions, held across several Cadw sites. Come and discover more as part of Summer of Stories. Wales is renowned worldwide for its literature and poetry, and this summer you will be able to experience the … Continued
Kids Stay Too! “Kids Stay Too” is a new website for families of 5 or more children and we’re on it! You can find our details at www.kidsstaytoo.com/south-wales Our family room has 4 single beds but a fifth bed, or … Continued
Come and wake up the Man Engine In April 2018, the Man Engine Cymru will be touring Wales. He is both an impressive symbol of world mining heritage and an ambassador for Welsh Coal Mining, This year is “Wales Year … Continued
Here are a few of the things going on in and around Blaenavon over Advent and the Christmas period At the World Heritage Centre Pop along on sat 2nd December to make crafty Christmas decorations with Jem, or birdfeeders with … Continued
November can be a quiet month in the run up to Christmas but here are a few events to finish the half term and to prepare you for Winter. World Heritage Centre & Library Half Term Activities – 11:00am – … Continued
We had this really nice review left on our on-line booking website. The gentleman was taking part in a photography workshop at Big Pit last week and seems to have thoroughly enjoyed staying in Blaenavon. “Comments about this property Outstanding … Continued
Summer is but a distant memory as we are now into October and Autumn is most definitely here. Here is a list of some of the events happening this month: Pontypool & Blaenavon’s Heritage Railway Ghost Trains – 28th, 29th, … Continued
Things to Do In August Big Pit and the Ironworks will be open everyday throughout the summer. The trains will be running every weekend and also on Wednesdays throughout the school holidays. WWII Defence of Blaenavon 10:30am – 4:00pm Sat … Continued
Storytelling & Crafts in the Library Storytelling and crafts for children aged over 5 every Thursday throughout the summer school holidays from Thurs 27th July to 31st August 2:30 – 3:30pm FREE For more information go to www.visitblaenavon.co.uk … Continued
Easter Egg Trail at the Ironworks Come and join in with our Easter trail, Teddy Bear’s picnic, and storytelling for children. Fun for all the family, with a free egg for the first 200 children to complete the Easter Egg … Continued