Places to visit

Pontypool Museum

Set in the Georgian stable block of Pontypool Park House, the former home of the Hanbury family, the museum’s displays and exhibitions combine vividly to tell the story of the people, industry and culture of the Torfaen Valley and Pontypool in particular.

Admission Charges £2/£1 concession

Tel: 01495 752036

Greenmeadow Community Farm

Greenmeadow Community Farm has a wide range of animals for visitors to see including cattle, sheep, goats, a small animal enclosure, lambs, calves, tortoises etc. There are also opportunities to see a cow being milked.

Tel: 01633 647662

Pontypool Ski Centre

Located within Pontypool Park is one of Wales’ longest dry ski slopes. The Ski Centre is open to everyone regardless of skiing ability , however complete beginners must have at least 3 lessons opens before they can attend open practice.

Tel: 01495 756955

Congress Theatre

A popular venue offering a variety of concerts and plays.

Tel: 01633 868239

Garn Lakes

Garn Lakes are made up of a fishing lake, a conservation lake, 40 hectares of grassland and wet grasslands, attracting a wide range of wildlife, fauna and flora.

Tel: 01495 742333

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

In 2000 Blaenavon industrial landscape joined the World Heritage list. To visit this extraordinary landscape on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Go down a mine, walk through abandoned quarries or visit the historic town.

Tel: 01495 742336