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Address
Church Road,
Blaenavon,
Torfaen,
NP4 9AE
Details
Blaenavon was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The town and its Industrial Landscape were awarded World Heritage Site Status by UNESCO in 2000 for the leading role played by the area in the Industrial Revolution during the 19th Century.
The perfect place to begin a visit is the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre located in two beautifully restored former industrial schools, built by the Ironmasters in the early 19th Century. Both the interactive displays at the Centre and the Tourist Information Centre staff will introduce visitors to the many attractions in the area, which can be reached either by car or by walking, many of which offer FREE entry to visitors.
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
Directions
Map reference: SO 250088 Lat: 51.77282 Long: -3.08837
Follow signs for Big Pit National Mining Museum of Wales.You will enter Blaenavon World Heritage Site before you get to Big Pit.
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Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Picnic site
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
The centre also offers specialised education provision for schools, a research facility and state of the art conference facilities