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Easter Weekend at Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Easter Weekend at Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Railway Event, Fri 19 - Mon 22 Apr 2019
Details
This event includes a chocolate treat for the children!
Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April: We will be operating a one train timetable.
Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd April: We will be operating a two train timetable with a seperate timetable for Furnace Sidings - Big Pit and Whistle Inn - Furnace sidings - Blaenavon with steam traction.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Fri 19 - Mon 22 Apr 2019 | 11:00 |
Prices
Enhanced Running Day Fare Structure - Pay on the Day:
Adult Day Rover £10.00
Child Day Rover £5.00
Family Day Rover £25.00
Consessions £9.00
Also at this Venue
Pontypool and Blaenavon RailwayEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 6 - Sun 7 Apr | Volunteer Recruitment |
| Fri 19 - Mon 22 Apr | Easter Weekend |
| Sat 11 - Sun 12 May | Vintage Train Service |
| Sat 18 - Sun 19 May | Vintage Train Service |
| Sun 26 - Mon 27 May | Coal Train Weekend |
| Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jun | Model Railway Weekend |
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Blaenavon,
Pontypool,
NP4 9ND
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SO 251088 Lat: 51.77284 Long: -3.08692
The railway is situated just off the B4248 between Blaenavon and Brynmawr by the Garn lakes, and is well signposted as you approach Blaenavon. Use Junction 25a if you are coming on the M4 from the east, or Junction 26 if you are coming from the west, (both junctions are clearly signposted}. Head for Cwmbran and pick up the signs for Pontypool or Big Pit
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 6 miles from Abergavenny station
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
- Has a ramp
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
