Blaenavon Visitor Information

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site

In December 2000 UNESCO inscribed the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape as a World Heritage Site for the following reason:

"The area around Blaenavon bears eloquent and exceptional testimony to the pre-eminence of South Wales as the world's major producer of iron and coal in the 19th century. All the necessary elements can be seen, including coal and ore mines, quarries, a primitive railway system, furnaces, the homes of workers, and the social infrastructure of their community."

Today Blaenavon proudly tells the story of her past in a variety of ways. Come and explore. A truely warm welcome awaits.

Places of Interest Within the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage site there are numerous places of interest for you to visit. these include Big Pit Mining Museum, Blaenavon Ironworks and Booktown Blaenavon.	Outdoor Activities The Blaenavon Industrial Landscape extends into some of the finest and most spectacular scenery in Wales. so whether you would like information on one of our many walks, or would like information on holidays on the Mon and Brecon Canal, visit this section.
Visiting the area If you're planning a visit and would like to know how to get here or where you can stay, this section will point you in the right direction.	Events For imformation on what's happening now and in the future, visit our Events page.