Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

The Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Blaenavon Tourist Information Centre are located in the carefully restored former St. Peter’s Schools. The school was built in 1816 by Sarah Hopkins in memory of her brother the Ironmaster Samuel Hopkins. It was one of the earliest purpose built schools in Wales to be established by an industrial employer for the benefit of the children of the workers. Work began on restoring the building early in 2005. The centre was opened in March 2008 by Rt. Hon Rhodri Morgan, First Minister for Wales. 

  

During a visit to the centre you can learn about World Heritage Sites and why a Welsh mountain landscape became one. Find out about the lives of ordinary men, women and children who shaped this area during the industrial revolution and so helped create the modern World. Touch screen displays and audio-visual presentations help to tell this exciting story in an interactive way.

The centre is also home to Blaenavon Tourist Information Centre. The friendly Tourist Information Centre staff will be on hand with a wealth of knowledge to help you get the best out of your visit to the area.

Whilst at the Centre you can enjoy lunch or tea and cake in the new bright and airy café. The gift shop sells crafts made by local artists, pocket money gifts as well as a variety of books and maps.

Facilities at the centre include car and coach parking, toilets, conference facilities and landscaped grounds.

The centre openned in March 2008 and has achieved the 2008 RIBA Award for it's outstanding design.

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre is situated in the heart of the town next to St Peters Church.