Blaenavon World Heritage CentreHeritage CentreBlaenavon formed part of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, where coal was dug and iron was formed. You can still see countless physical reminders and remains which allow you to trace the development of the Industrial Revolution.
Attractions within the site include:
Big Pit National Coal Museum of Wales Blaenavon Ironworks Blaenafon Community Heritage & Cordell Museum Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Blaenafon Cheddar Company and Mountain Tours For further information on these attractions, as well as other information on the World Heritage Site, contact the Tourist Information Centre, located at Blaenavon Ironworks, Telephone number: (01495) 792615.BlaenavonTorfaenUnited Kingdomhttp://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Heritage Centre, free entry
Blaenavon World Heritage Site
Blaenavon World Heritage Site
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The small town of Blaenavon and its surrounding landscape at the head of the Eastern Valley of Torfaen, was awarded World Heritage Site Status in November 2000.
The centre also offers specialised education provision for schools, a research facility and state of the art conference facilities
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Visitor Centre
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Local Accommodation
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Picnic site
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Disabled access
