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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)
(~4.38 km from centre)
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Parc Bryn Bach
Park
👍👍 Absolutely fantastic place. Lovely walks around the lake, great playground for the kids, pedal buggies to hire. There's a climbing wall and man made cave (not for the claustrophobic lol) both really well priced. Will come back again 👍
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
(~7.07 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)
(~5.38 km from centre)
5
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)
(~9.1 km from centre)
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National Trust - Sugarloaf and Usk Valley
Scenic spot
👍👍 Steep single lane road, complete with hair pins to get to Glyn Tyrrel carpark. From there it is a not too difficult walk up to the base of the summit. The last part to the summit is steep but walkable. From there you can continue further along the ridge. About an hour from Glyn Tyrrel car park to th...
$$ $$
4.80 (488 reviews)
(~9.98 km from centre)
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Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen
Coffee shop
👍👍 Great host who accommated 7 of us. Chicken, avocado, chilli sandwich was delicious as was the granola bar and the coffees.
$$ $$
4.60 (416 reviews)
(~8.81 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)
(~5.55 km from centre)
9
Crickhowell Castle
Castle
👍 Ruins of a castle built in the 13th century by Sir Grimbald Pauncefote to keep the Welsh subdued after claiming their lands.
It was originally a Norman motte and bailey fortification built of timber in the 12th century. You can climb the motte and look around at the incredible views as well as a se...
4.10 (320 reviews)
(~8.66 km from centre)
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The Guardian Of The Valleys
Memorial park
👍👍 What a lovely walk, everyone is so nice and friendly.
So much to see, fresh air to smell especially if you come from smoggy city town centre like London/Birmingham/Manchester.
We walked for few hours and enjoyed every minute of it.
Definitely will be back to finish off the hike.
4.70 (218 reviews)
(~7.4 km from centre)
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Dizzy Kidz
Children's amusement center
👍👍 Great for younger kids. We often come over from Merthyr as it's a smaller, friendly soft play. Food is always tasty too
4.30 (168 reviews)
(~6 km from centre)
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Garn Lakes
Nature preserve
👍👍 Very lovely place for a walk (even on a wet day) found on the off chance of driving to Blaenavon and decided to stop for a walk. Found the car park and had a lovely stroll. Views were amazing and both lakes beautiful. Recommended and as local to me will become one of my go to walking areas.
4.60 (168 reviews)
(~3.52 km from centre)
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Winding House
Museum
😠 He would not let us in and he said we had already been in once but we had not been in so he shouted at us and told us to get out he also said we are banned for the day and we can’t go in unless we pay money but we have not done anything he was shouting at us and he said only 16+ but people who are 1...
4.60 (143 reviews)
(~8.63 km from centre)
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Festival Park Owl Sanctuary
Animal shelter
👍👍 Great opportunity to see these beautiful creatures up close and learn more about them from knowledgeable volunteers! Met a stunning barn owl named Summer out of her cage and was in awe of the plumage and inquisitive personality she had. There are so many varieties of owls (barn, euro eagle, snowy, t...
4.50 (139 reviews)
(~4.23 km from centre)
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Cwmtillery Lakes
Park
👍👍 Lovely place to walk the dogs. Plenty of parking. Stunning views. Definitely worth a visit.
4.80 (137 reviews)
(~4.28 km from centre)
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Clydach Gorge
Historical landmark
👍 Clydach gorge offers an insight into some of the industrial heritage of Wales. Whilst this long gone the walks along the disused railway and tram routes are very pleasant. The gorge is full of autumn colour and there are small waterfalls. The road widening can ruin many of the views but hopefully wh...
4.40 (121 reviews)
(~5.14 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)
(~8.96 km from centre)
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Parc - Nant - Y - Waun
Wildlife park
👍👍 It's beautiful and a lovely walk for the most part. Shame about all the rubbish littered everywhere?! Shouldn't the council be managing this?!
My son is thrilled that he can go fishing here 😃
4.60 (110 reviews)
(~2.03 km from centre)
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Pen-Y-Fan Pond
Park
👍 Beautiful Pen y Fan pond, so lovely to walk around. Good easy paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
Parking available (with charges)
There is a kiosk style cafe and toilets, however these don't appear to be open during the winter months. Picnic tables available.
4.50 (100 reviews)
(~9.1 km from centre)