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Big Pit National Coal Museum
Historical place museum
Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners.
4.80 (5K reviews)
(~8.69 km from centre)
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Goytre Wharf
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great family location. £1 for parking and the 30 minute boat trip for £3 (adult) is a bargain and the skippers are awesome
Lovely walks along the canal in both directions and a cafe to keep hydrated too
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
(~6.77 km from centre)
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Pontypool Park
Park
👍👍 Tidy and clean, so many waste bins around of the pathway, the Pontypool park extremely big so many things to do in this park. Perfect for dog walkers, families and easily accessible with wheelchair, pushchair.
Amazing landscape with woodland, field, pond, 150 acres.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
(~1.2 km from centre)
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Llandegfedd Lake Visitor & Activity Centre
Tourist attraction
😐 We went here to walk the reservoir trail circular route around the lake. It was lovely. It's pretty easy to follow and mostly well marked. The views were nice of the lake. Really enjoyed the trail. Moderate level and 6 miles around.
We will likely do the trail again. :) But this may be the only thi...
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
(~5.88 km from centre)
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Cwmcarn Forest
Tourist attraction
Scenic, forested valley offering a visitor center, cafe, hiking trails, mountain biking & fishing.
4.80 (1K reviews)
(~8.46 km from centre)
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Blaenavon Ironworks
Historical landmark
Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages.
4.60 (764 reviews)
(~8.79 km from centre)
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Greenmeadow Community Farm
Farm
👍 Was a lovely day out. The only thing I'd say is they have removed the large play area which I was really looking forward too. But they have a sandpit, tractor, small cars to ride and swing set so little one was quite happy but for the older kids not so much. The tractor ride was included in the pric...
4.50 (753 reviews)
(~5.32 km from centre)
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Pen-Y-fan Country Park
Park
👍👍 Always has been our families go to when you need quiet time. Great for dog walking and just keeping your steps up.
4.40 (499 reviews)
(~7.57 km from centre)
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Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Museum
Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom.
4.50 (324 reviews)
(~8.33 km from centre)
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Panteg Park
Park
👍 Nice little park for all to come and visit whether that be for a little walk to admire the flowers and scenery to get some exercise or to bring your dog or kids for a play. It does get quite busy with both dog walkers and just people having a walk. I have noticed some people haven't picked up after...
4.50 (168 reviews)
(~2.73 km from centre)
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Morbitorium
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Very cool little place to visit of you like taxidermy and items of the macabre.
5.00 (128 reviews)
(~9.81 km from centre)
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The Eden Centre - Blaenau Gwent
Indoor playground
👍👍 Had a fantastic time at the Eden centre today! Great class for our baby and they were super helpful after my little one had an accident and we forgot our change bag (typical!!) the staff gave us a pack of nappies and got him a new outfit change from their baby bank. So so kind! Cannot recommend them...
4.30 (113 reviews)
(~6.25 km from centre)
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Torfaen Museum
Museum
👍 Not the biggest but it has some nice items like the vintage fire fighter trailer. Gift shop. Tea room and clean toilets. Run by volunteers. Work taking place at moment so call ahead for opening times. Nice staff. Free car park just 4 mins walk away. Some braille books for visually impaired. Walker...
4.50 (96 reviews)
(~0.92 km from centre)
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Hallets Cider
Cider mill
👍👍 One of the best ciders in the UK if not the world. None of this fancy berry or peach or honey flavours.
4.90 (79 reviews)
(~5.36 km from centre)
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Cefn Ila
Nature preserve
👍 Quiet carpark, alot of dog mess around unfortunately :( quite a few routes to walk, good for a general/gentle walk as nothing to major. Well signposted trails and a old ruined garden near the top
Just outside of Usk, which is also good, has villagecoffee shops ect.
4.60 (68 reviews)
(~8.96 km from centre)
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Shell Grotto
Historical landmark
👍👍 Amazing place. Even though it is closed. Lovely walk upto it from the New Inn side. Amazing views of South Torfaen, Newport, River Severn and even further. So peaceful. Just a really nice place to sit and chill for while. Nice to walk to The Folly after this by following the farmers track. Then walk...
4.30 (64 reviews)
(~1.95 km from centre)
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Llanover House
Garden
👍👍 Absolutely stunning garden, went on the 2nd September, it was Blooming lovely! Such a large garden to wander round over gorgeous little stone slab bridges, the dovecote garden was particularly beautiful and there was also tea and delicious homemade cakes available . Will definitely go again next yea...
4.80 (55 reviews)
(~8.66 km from centre)
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Blaenafon Cheddar Co
Cheese shop
👍👍 Just had the most wonderful cheese tasting experience here and would highly recommended a visit. All their cheeses are handmade all with natural ingredients and taste superb. And award winning family business who clearly have a passion for natural ingredients and perfection. For all you cheese lover...
4.80 (47 reviews)
(~8.34 km from centre)
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Tirpentwys Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 A hidden gem that you really should go to. A sheltered valley with wonderful walks and a world-renowned mountain bike tracks, whether it be for a picnic or just a short walk I am sure you will love this place, great place to see birds of prey, rabbits, free parking, free entry, the only trouble is t...
4.50 (44 reviews)
(~1.91 km from centre)