Cwmbran is a flourishing new town located in the Eastern Valley of South Wales. There are various attractions in the area, a Community Farm ideal for families; the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal; and a reservoir where there are activities available such as sailing and fishing. There is an Arts Centre which hosts regularly changing exhibitions; and close by is a restored 17th Century mill.
The town boasts a superb shopping centre providing over 3,000 free parking spaces. The historic market town of Pontypool is located to the north of Cwmbran. Dominated by 150 acres of Pontypool Park, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
There is a museum which documents the history of Pontypool; a folly and a grotto from which there are breathtaking views over the surrounding area of Torfaen; the longest dry ski slope in Wales is located in the Park, as well as a leisure centre and an adventure playground for children.
Nearby is a railway museum, and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal runs through the town
The small town of Blaenavon, and its surrounding landscape is now a World Heritage Site, home to a variety of attractions, including a steam railway, a canal, and museums describing the industrial heritage of the area. These attractions give an insight into living and working conditions in South Wales during the Industrial Revolution.
There is a Tourist Information Centre located at Blaenavon Ironworks, as well as offering guided tours of the Ironworks, and researching family history, the Centre provides information on days out, attractions, activities and route planning in the area.
Open from 9:30am until 4:30pm, seven days a week from 1st April until the end of October. Population 91,000
Attraction
Big Pit Mining Museum
Greenmeadow Community Farm
Council
Estate Agent
Beverley Morgan & Co
Cormack John
Darlows
Davies & Sons
Halifax Property Services
Peter Alan Ltd
Golf Club
Greenmeadow Golf Club
Pontnewydd
Pub and Bar
Bush Inn
Doralt Inn
Mount Pleasant Inn
New Bridge End Inn
Oakfield
Queen Inn
Rose & Crown
Square Inn
Terrace Inn
Taxi
A 2 B Taxis
Gwent Taxis
Tiger Taxis
Theatre
Sports Clubs
Croesio Llanyravon Judo Kwai (Martial Arts)
Croesyceiliog CC (Cricket)
Cwmbran LTC (Tennis)
Kyo Ei Kai (Martial Arts)
Shops
Boots
Julian Graves
J J B Sports
Events Casino
Topman
Topshop
House Of Fraser
The Entertainer
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