Top Things to do in Torfaen
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Torfaen, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Torfaen, United Kingdom including Big Pit National Coal Museum, Greenmeadow Community Farm, Blaenavon Ironworks, Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, Pontypool Museum, Pontypool Park, Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Folly Tower, Cwmbran Boating Lake, Congress Theatre.
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1. Big Pit National Coal Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,618 reviews
Take a unique underground tour of a real coalmine, where hundreds of men, women and children once worked to extract the precious mineral that stoked furnaces and lit the household fires of the world.
Reviewed By CJonsey83
This would be my third visit to Big Pit and I loved as much this time as the first. The underground tour really gives you a sense of how hard it was and the tour guides are always great. (dress warmly for going underground) There is also an above ground video / Live tour that showcases some of the machines used underground, again brilliant. Plenty of parking very near the main entrance. Single tariff of £3.00 all day. I'd recommend this to anyone whose in the area. You will not be disappointed at what you find. Note: be sure to check the website / call if the weather is poor/has been poor for a few days as it may effect the tour availability.
2. Greenmeadow Community Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Greenmeadow Community Farm has been a working farm for over 250 years. Set in over 120 acres, we have a wide range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close. Nestled in the heart of Cwmbran, this is truly a Community Farm in every sense of the word, working closely with and serving the local community and welcoming visitors from far and wide. Our cosy farmhouse cafe, Cafe Cwtch, offers kids favourites and a selection of homemade specials. We aim to use as much local produce as we can, supporting local farmers, growers and suppliers. The farm shop is full of tractors and animals to take home after your visit. There really is something for everyone. We would love to see you soon! Please note we are open 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm) seven days a week, whatever the weather! The farm is closed for deep cleaning and maintenance from 24th December - 31st January each year.
Reviewed By D6151RUlisad - Newport, United Kingdom
We came here with our granddaughter wed. It brought back wonderful memories for us as we used to bring our children when they were young. We had a lovely few hours and we were lucky as the sun was shining (granddaughters fave was the chickens so we had to get her one from the gift shop). Sadly we were more tired than our GD ???? but she had a ball. We will come with a picnic next time ????
3. Blaenavon Ironworks
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Advance booking required. In 1789 Blaenavon Ironworks first harnessed the power of steam to blow air into its huge blast furnaces. A century later it was here that Sidney Gilchrist Thomas transformed the world’s steel industry by inventing a method to remove phosphorus from iron ore. The ruined furnaces are still visible today alongside the impressive remains of the foundry, cast house and water balance tower that raised wagons 80 feet into the air.
Reviewed By 661timu
very interesting historical site - spent 2 hours here learning of the iron making process that helped fuel the industrial revolution . Loved the period cottages depicting several eras of family life and a big mention to the 3 wonderful members of staff who were only to happy to provide extra information with enthusiasm and warmth. Definitely worth 5 stars - Tim , Mary and Corey
4. Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is located in the heart of the Blaenaon World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. There is ample free car and coach parking at Furnace Sidings, our main station located close to the Garn Lakes. From Furnace Sidings our trains head both north to the Whistle Inn, and south to Blaenavon High Level Station, located above Blaenavon town centre. Since 2011 we also have a separate branch serving Big Pit Halt, adjacent to the Big Pit national mining museum. Whether you're looking for a family day out, or are a devoted railway enthusiast, we have something for you. With free car parking at Furnace sidings, why not combine a visit to Big Pit with a ride on the train? Enjoy a snack in the tea room at Furnace Sidings, or shop in Eric's Emporium (an outpost of The Railway Shop in Blaenavon) stocking a selection of railway models, gifts and souvenirs. Many trains also have a buffet service offering light refreshments.
5. Pontypool Museum
6. Pontypool Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By bearrobertconnorbear - Cwmbran, United Kingdom
I have visited this Park Many times. Its really big and got lots of facilities ranging from tennis courts, outdoor bowling Green, Skate board park for all the keen skate boarders and trick cyclists. Childrens play area, Home to the famous Pontypool rfc. There is also the run in the park every sunday for all you fitness people. Lovely Place. Pontypool Council need to wake up and utilise this fantastic park with more event. Steam and classic car shows would work as well as more music. Make car parks in Pontypool Free like cwmbran and see the difference. Support your Local traders and bring the future in to Pontypool. Sorry for going on but this is a fantastic Park. People naturally wander into Pontypool Centre to check the shops out.there is a leisure Centre at the park with Cafe and Sports utilities. Also Parking there.
7. Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
The regional centre for the applied arts featuring regular changing applied arts exhibitions, educational workshops, craftshop and cafe. Open six days a week.
8. Folly Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By johncZ4852NW - Kingsteignton, United Kingdom
This is a great walk around the outer boundary of the park taking in the Shell Grotto, Folly Tower and gardens. The views from the top of the hill near the Folly are spectacular covering many counties and 360 degree landscape.Highly Recommended first class.
9. Cwmbran Boating Lake
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4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By Sjabena - Newport, United Kingdom
Had a lovely walk here yesterday. We parked at the road resource centre which is further away so we could enjoy a longer walk. We walked through a woodland area and then over the road to the lake. It’s a lovely stroll around the lake and there were plenty of people also enjoying the dry weather. Plenty of swans, ducks and geese around and on the lake. unfortunately the shop was shut before we finished walking around to it but I’m sure during the warmer months it is jam packed. The walk to our car park and back totalled 3 miles so a longer route if that’s what you’re after.
10. Congress Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By happyhols42
This was our second visit to the Congress, first in the evening - found parking very easy as stated in the reply to my question which was answered very promptly - and it was FREE in the car park underneath the shopping centre (Monmouth car park), very rare to find these days. The show was superb, New Amen Corner are a brilliant group and entertained all evening with a vast selection of 60's songs, not a minute was wasted with 'trivial chat' also accompanying Mike D'Abo and Mike Pender doing a selection of their hits. It is a lovey theatre - with very friendly staff serving tea, coffee or an alcohol drink upstairs before the show and in the interval. There is plenty of leg room between the rows of seats and the sound and lighting system is very good, altogether a great evening. We look forward to our next visit in the near future.
