Here are some links to some interestings places to visit and some fun things to do in and around the historic World Heritage site of Blaenafon.

Big Pit mining museum - visit a real coal mine, go underground and experience what it was like to be a collier.

Blaenafon iron works - an 18th century iron works complete with workers cottages and water balance tower.

Pontypool & Blaenafon railway company - ride on a real steam train.

Llancaiach Fawr - be escorted around a medieval Welsh manor house by servants who live and speak as they did in the 17th century.

Saint Fagans - museum of Welsh life. With historic buidings from all over Wales reconstructed in a beautiful parkland setting

Brecon Beacons National Park - on the doorstep of Blaenafon with stunning scenery and lots to see and do

Microlight Wales - Exciting flights in an open cockpick microlight.

AXIS Paragliding - Have a thrilling tandem flight or learn to soar like a bird yourself over the  beautiful hills of South Wales.

G-Force Karting - go karting in Pontypool, fun for all the family

Find somewhere to rest your head in Blaenafon at a local hotel or B+B