The Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site is an attraction for all seasons. Take advantage of the long summer days to get out and explore the landscape that makes the Blaenavon World Heritage Site unique. Make sure that you mark the World Heritage Weekend – the last weekend of June - in your diary. http://www.world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk/en/Explore/Seasontovisit/Summer.aspx?ThingsToDoInSummerListing_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/GarnLakes.aspx The Garn Lakes is home to a diversity of birds and wildlife. There is also an amenity lake, where activities such as fishing can be enjoyed. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:47:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/GarnLakes.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/KeepersPond.aspx The Keeper's Pond, formerly a 19th century industrial reservoir, is now a local beauty spot ideal for visits during all four seasons. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:24:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/KeepersPond.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/SaintPetersChurch.aspx St. Peter's Church is the earliest industrial church in old Monmouthshire. It contains a number of interesting features, which bear witness to the importance of the iron industry in Blaenavon. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/SaintPetersChurch.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/Walking.aspx Enjoy a variety of walks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, from a quick walk around the Garn Lakes to combining several walks for a whole day of exploration. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:21:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/Walking.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonWorkmensHall.aspx The historic Blaenavon Workmen's Hall bears testament to Blaenavon's proud social history. Today it continues to provide entertainment and leisure through its many facilities. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonWorkmensHall.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/CordellMuseum.aspx The Community Heritage and Cordell Museum provides a deeper insight into the work of the author Alexander Cordell and is a treasure trove of artefacts and historical records relating to Blaenavon's past. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:18:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/CordellMuseum.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/FormContemporaryCraft.aspx Craft gallery & studio, wedding gift list, gift wrapping service, commissions taken Wed, 27 May 2009 15:59:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/FormContemporaryCraft.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BreconBeaconsNationalPark.aspx The Blaenavon Industrial Landscape skirts the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty providing both relaxing and exhilarating walks. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:53:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BreconBeaconsNationalPark.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/ChocsAway.aspx Chocs Away is Blaenavon's local chocolate shop. In addition to the gift shop and the onsite café. Chocolate making parties and workshops can be organised for people of all ages. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:24:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/ChocsAway.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/MonmouthshireandBreconCanal.aspx The picturesque Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal illustrates one of industrial Britain's most important forms of transport. Today, the canal is ideal for walking and cycling alongside. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/MonmouthshireandBreconCanal.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonTownWalk.aspx This circular walk, starting at the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, takes you around the historic town centre of Blaenavon Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:31:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonTownWalk.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/Carn-y-Gorfydd.aspx This circular walk, starting at Carn-y-Gorfydd (Cairn of the Battle), takes you through a Site of Special Scientific Interest with an abundance of wildlife Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/Carn-y-Gorfydd.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TheCoityTipTrail.aspx The Coity Tip Trail is a short walk around an old waste tip, which will teach you more about the wildlife, plants and natural habitats of industrial wasteland. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TheCoityTipTrail.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/GoytreWharftoBlaenavonLandscapeWalk.aspx This strenuous circular walk takes you from Goytre Wharf, where you can see historic lime kilns and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, back to the Blaenavon World Heritage Site Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/GoytreWharftoBlaenavonLandscapeWalk.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/MynyddyGarnFawr.aspx This heather-clad mountain walk takes you across the landscape between the Foxhunter Memorial and Llanover Road Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/MynyddyGarnFawr.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/WhistleStopTour.aspx This walk takes you through a unique post-industrial landscape, passing through the picturesque Garn Lakes Nature Reserve – created during an extensive land reclamation project in the 1990s Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:25:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/WhistleStopTour.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonHeritageTown.aspx The 19th century town centre of Blaenavon contains a number of impressive public buildings alongside a diverse range of shops, businesses and public amenities. Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonHeritageTown.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/Cycling.aspx Discover the countryside of Torfaen by using the Torfaen Leisure Route (National Cycle Network Route 49 and 492). This route provides a totally traffic-free cycling and walking experience Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:18:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/Cycling.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/HorseRiding.aspx Horse-riders can enjoy various bridleways and riding routes in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. The Lasgarn Wood Ride and the Torfaen Leisure Route, both provide longer riding routes for horse-riders. Fri, 22 May 2009 10:37:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/HorseRiding.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/IronMountainTrail.aspx The Iron Mountain Trail is the most important walk in the Blaenavon Walks Pack. It takes you on a circular journey around all of the significant features that constitute the World Heritage Site. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:06:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/IronMountainTrail.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BigPit.aspx Big Pit offers the unique experience of going underground to learn about coalmining. If you don't wish to go underground, there is plenty to see and do on the surface too. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:05:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BigPit.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenafonMountainTours.aspx Blaenafon Mountain Tours offer guided walks and mountain biking within the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:08:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenafonMountainTours.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TheBlaenafonCheddarCompany.aspx The Blaenafon Cheddar Company is a family run business producing speciality award winning hand made Welsh Cheddar cheeses. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TheBlaenafonCheddarCompany.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonIronworks.aspx Blaenavon Ironworks was the setting of the BBC series Coal House. It is the best preserved 18th Century ironworks in the world and contains much to interest visitors of all ages. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:06:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonIronworks.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TorfaenLeisureRoute.aspx The Torfaen Leisure Route (National Cycle Route 492) is a traffic free cycling and walking experience linking Blaenavon to Newport. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:21:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TorfaenLeisureRoute.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/IndustrialLandscapeWalks.aspx The Blaenavon Industrial Landscape has a number of published walks available, leading people to all parts of the World Heritage Site. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:53:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/IndustrialLandscapeWalks.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TracksNTrails.aspx Land Rover safari tours of the World Heritage Site Landscape Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:39:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/TracksNTrails.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonWorldHeritageCentre.aspx Start your visit to Blaenavon at the World Heritage Centre, where the story of Blaenavon and all of its attractions is told. It also contains the Tourist Information Centre. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:07:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonWorldHeritageCentre.aspx http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonsHeritageRailway.aspx The Heritage Railway is the highest standard gauged preserved railway in England and Wales. It passes the picturesque Garn Lakes and commands spectacular views of the Industrial Landscape. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:06:00 GMT http://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/PlanYourVisit/PlanYourVisit/ThingsToDo/BlaenavonsHeritageRailway.aspx