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Pontypool Attractions
Listed below are attractions in Pontypool:
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The Griffithstown Railway Museum is housed in a former Great Western Railway goods shed and has been completely restored. It now has a variety of railway memorabilia and model railways for enthusiasts to enjoy. Visitors can see a...
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Llandegfedd Reservoir is situated a few miles north of Newport in South Wales. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and hills and its country park offers visitors the opportunity to relax and enjoy a picnic while taking in...
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Pontypool Park is known locally as the People’s Park. There is something for people of all ages to enjoy in the park which stretches across 150 acres. There is a leisure centre within the grounds, tennis courts, a...
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The Valley Inheritance Museum is located at the northern end of the park and documents the fascinating story of this valley and it people. The museum is housed within a beautiful Georgian stable block. There is a small...
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Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall was once a miner’s institute and is one of the finest examples of such a building in Wales. It was built with weekly deductions from the miner’s pay and now serves the community as an excellent...
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Cwmbran Stadium has been well supported by the Sports Council for Wales which has resulted in its offering an excellent sporting facility in the Torfaen area. There is an international standard athletics track, a sports hall with eight courts,...
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These seven miles take you past an ancient hill fort, mythical wood carvings and views over hills and valleys. It’s a perfect place for lunch, with barbecues overlooking breathtaking vistas and picnic benches nestled in the forest. Children can learn...
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Goytre Wharf is just outside Abergavenny and is situated on the Brecon and Monmouth canal. It is popular all year round with local people and visitors alike. There is a heritage, activity and study centre at the wharf which hosts...
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Greenmeadow Community Farm is open to visitors of all ages as well as schools and offers a hands-on, educational experience that is both interesting and fun. The farm has a wide variety of animals including sheep, goats, cattle, tortoises,...
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There are no hard and fast rules set by this art centre and gallery as to what style it is involved in promoting and exhibiting. Throughout the year visitors will find a series of different exhibitions that are usually...
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This farm is open to the public and offers local people and visitors to the area a chance to see how a farm in this region works and the way that people involved in this industry work. Explore the...
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Based in Goytre Wharf, near Abergavenny, Red Line offers a very flexible range of boat hire opportunities for visitors. Boats can be hired by the day, weekly or for a special weekend break. There are several different types to choose...
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The Regimental Museum is located close to the heart of Monmouth and is one of the most significant pieces of architecture in the town. It is impossible to not notice the grand building that would have once housed the...
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St Peter’s Parish Church in the former mining and ironworks town of Blaenavon in the South Wales valleys was built by the owners of the ironworks, Samuel Hopkins and Thomas Hill, in 1805 and includes many features that are made...
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