Museums · South Wales
Blaenavon Iron Works
In or near Argoed.
Blaenavon Iron Works — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blaenavon Iron Works is a museum located in South Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blaenavon Iron Works is a museum located in South Wales. It is a significant site of the industrial revolution, showcasing the history of iron production in the 18th and 19th centuries. The works are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting their importance in the development of the iron industry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7769, -3.0894
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 1 km
- Opening
- Nov-Mar Fr-Su 10:00-16:00, Apr-Oct Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Sources
- osm: way/107285814 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaenavon Iron Works?
- Blaenavon Iron Works is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9RN), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Blaenavon Iron Works?
- Blaenavon Iron Works — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blaenavon Iron Works?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Argoed. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9RN.
- Is Blaenavon Iron Works a protected site?
- Yes — Blaenavon Iron Works is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Blaenavon Iron Works?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9RN.