Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Good for Free Admission
Enjoy interactive exhibitions telling the story of our World Heritage Site. Visit the Art Gallery, Café, TIC and Gift Shop. Regular events throughout the year.
Situated in a former school built by the Ironmasters in the early 19th century, the Centre has a programme of exhibitions, events and educational activities all year round. Heritage Cafe, gift shop and art gallery. Interactive screens tell the story of the World Heritage Site.
Visitor Information:
Contact details: Church Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AS.
Tel: 01495 742333
Email: send us an email
Website: Visit our web site
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 - 5:00 April to September.
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 - 4:00 October to March.
Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
Closed Christmas Eve to New Years Day.
Admission charges: FREE. Small charge for some events and exhibitions (contact us for details)
Accessibility:
Parking, access, Lift, toilets
Getting here
By road:
Located on the B4246 (Church Road, Blaenavon) between Pontypool and Abergavenny.
Parking:
Car Parking available close to the Centre
Public transport:
Rail:Links to Newport from London Paddington, Bristol and Cardiff and to Abergavenny from Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. Bus:Route No X24, 23, 30 Newport - Blaenavon, Route No X4 Abergavenny - Brynmawr, then Route 30 Brynmawr - Blaenavon or X3 Abergavenny - Pontypool, then X24 Pontypool - Blaenavon.
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