OutdoorsBlaenau Gwent

Created out of an extensive area of mining activity in the 1980's, Parc Bryn Bach is set in 340 acres of grass and woodland, crowned by a 36 acre lake. This beautiful landscape lends itself to many outdoor adventure activities, recreational, adventurous and relaxing.Alongside the lake, the visitor…

Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out./pp/ppWith facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Enjoy…

The first exhibits to meet the eye are a Stone Age axe and, a particularly fine example of, a Bronze Age Palstave (axe) which were found at Llanerch Padern Cwmtillery. These are set in murals depicting how they were used./pp/ppNext you will see a Roman and Celt locked…

Brynmawr Museum was created b the community; it is run totally by volunteers and was officially opened in 2003. There has been over 34,000 visitors through its doors to date, including many from overseas./pp/ppThere are a lot of items in the museum from Brynmawr's past. Why…