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Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Steam Railway, £5-£9
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Details
The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, Blaenavon's Heritage Railway, sits in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site in Torfaen, South Wales. It offers a service direct from the world famous, Big Pit Mining Museum, as well to Blaenavon itself.
Operations are based out of the railways main station Furnace Sidings, just north of Blaenavon, which offers full passenger amenities and a large (free) car park with ample room for coaches. Group bookings will attract a 10% discount. Trains leave from Furnace Sidings to Big Pit, Blaenavon High Level (only a short walk from the town) and the Whistle Inn. Nearby by are the Garn Lakes, ideal for walking and relaxing whilst not far away is the Iron Works, made famous by the BBC Coal House series and the Rhymney Brewery which has a visitors centre and bar!
The railway holds a mixture of family and enthusiast events throughout the year and with stunning scenery, fearsome gradients and a very friendly staff, a good show is always guaranteed. Advanced booking is not necessary except for the Santa services but is recommended for large parties to ensure the railway can make all the necessary arrangements. With many of the World Heritage attractions nearby, the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway makes an excellent base to explore them all.
Rail Route: From Furnace Sidings
Opening details
Prices
2020 Standard Fare Structure: Adult Day Rover £9.00, Child Day Rover, £5.00, Family Day Rover (2 Adults + up to 3 Children 3 - 15 years old) £23.00, Concessions £8.00. Prices vary for event days.
Address
Blaenavon,
Pontypool,
NP4 9ND
Directions
Map 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
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
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
Public 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