Blaenavon Ironworks
North Street, Blaenavon
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About Blaenavon Ironworks
Step back in time at this fascinating ironworks complex where you can explore the industrial heritage that shaped South Wales. Perfect for a family day out with parking, accessible facilities and an onsite restaurant.
What's nearby
- Blaenavon Blues FC next door
- Keepers Animal Feeds next door
- Blaenavon Fire Station 150m away
- Water Treatment Products Ltd 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Definitely not worth the entrance cost of over £8pp however we got in free as we are Cadw members. Free parking across the road though. The site didn't take long to visit at all and was quite limited on information. As a wheelchair user the site isnt overly wheelchair friendly but we knew this before visiting. You'll need a strong companion to get to the upper areas and I wouldnt attempt it in less than perfectly dry weather. The staff were friendly and helpful though.
· via Google
Absolutely gorgeous place and plenty to look at. The staff were helpful, friendly and had plenty to talk about. being able to look inside the cottages was a added bonus. Plenty of information dotted around. Was great to take in the history
· via Google
Absolutely incredible!! One of the volunteers took our family around the site and was so helpful! He really helped make the experience something to remember. I cannot recommend this site enough
· via Google
What a great historical and well preserved place to visit. Plenty to see around the site and lots of interesting information too. The cottages and site are very well presented and preserved making it a really interesting place to visit. Friendly and polite staff in the shop and we were greeted in Welsh & English. We would highly recommend this attraction and most definitely would return.
· via Google
Visitors say this historical site offers a fascinating look into the 18th and 19th-century iron industry, with well-preserved ruins, informative displays, and restored workers' cottages showing different eras. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, including volunteer guides who enhance the experience with engaging tours. Guests mention the reasonable entrance fee and convenient free parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- North Street, Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9RN Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (983 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 9+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Pontypool