Ebbw Vale at the head of the Ebbw Fawr valley in Blaenau Gwent is a town which was built on steel! Its population today is 18,000 (33,000 if you include the Brynmawr conurbation area) and at its height during the 1930’s and 40’s the steelworks was the largest in Europe. The world’s first steel rail was rolled here in 1857 and it is said that the Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed with iron and steel from these works. Ebbw Vale suffered greatly during the industrial decline so in 1992 a Garden Festival was sited here with the purpose of kick starting regeneration into this impoverished area. Today, the Garden Festival site is home to over 200 houses, the Lakeside Gym, the Festival Park Factory Shopping Village, the Festival Park Owl Sanctuary, the Festival Angling Club (FAC), and sculptures and features from the Garden Festival itself. The future hopes for Ebbw Vale have also been lifted by the re-opening of the rail link between Ebbw Vale and Cardiff. This beautiful route attracts tourists and commuters alike. Many visit this area to enjoy the spectacular Cwmcarn Forest drive – a magnet for walkers, mountain bikers and campers with its welcoming refurbished visitors’ centre.
Budget
Premier Inn Ebbw Vale *book online*
Council
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Dentist
J D Hull & Associates
Worcester House Dental Surgery
Doctor
Dr S Davies
Dr S Sodhi
Essendine Surgery
Market
Pub and Bar
Bailey Arms
Beaufort Arms
Castle Inn
Farmers Arms
Kings Arms
Picture House
Restaurant
Ajanti Tandoori
Spice Bowl
Tara Mahal
School
Brynmawr School
Nantyglo Comprehensive School
Willowtown Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Andy's Taxi Service
Brighties Taxis
J & S Taxis
Theatre
Shops
Boots
Victoria Garden Centre
Festival Park Factory Shopping Village
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Julian Graves
Pets At Home
Places to Stay near Ebbw Vale
Soar Chapel Guest House (1.02 miles)
Premier Inn Ebbw Vale (1.74 miles)
Ideally located in the heart of the South Wales Valleys; the town is rich in local history, steeped in the Steel and Mining that made the town what it is today. Ebbw Valley station provides ... More | visit websiteYe Olde Red Lion (1.88 miles)
This family-run free house in the heart of Tredegar has a friendly bar with Sky television, showing the best sporting action on 2 big screens.
Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel has a ... More
The Old Rectory Hotel (5.47 miles)
Set in 13 acres with a 9 hole par 3 golf couirse,with the Brecon to Pontypool canal above the hotel.Once the home of Henery Vaughan the poet,now a hotel with ... More
Ty Croeso Hotel (5.73 miles)
The Hotel & Restaurant Ty Croeso translates from Welsh to "House of Welcome" and you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome from Linda Jarrett, Pavel Vitek and ... More
Park Place Guesthouse (5.76 miles)
Bear Hotel (6.12 miles)
Gliffaes Country House Hotel (6.20 miles)
Whether you're fishing for a hotel or looking for a hotel that's got some of the best fishing in the U.K - you've come to the right place. You're also spot on if its amazing ... More | visit website
Manor Hotel (6.45 miles)
Get away from it all at this hotel high on the side of the Black Mountains, overlooking the Usk Valley and the surrounding hills. Good food, warm hospitality and excellent facilities await ... More
Glangrwyney Court (6.51 miles)
The house is fully centrally heated and ... More | visit website
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