Go underground at Big Pit National Coal Museum, take a ride on the Blaenavon Heritage Railway, unlock the past at Blaenavon Ironworks or simply enjoy a relaxing stroll or cycle on the stunningly beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.
Big Pit opened in 1860 and continued producing coal until 1980. The National Coal Museum is now the main attraction within the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. The guided underground tour is led by ex-miners and the Pithead Baths house a fascinating exhibition about the life of a coal miner.