Theatres · South Wales
Workmen's Hall and Institute
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Workmen's Hall and Institute in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Workmen's Hall and Institute is a cinema or movie theatre in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=15277
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The Workmen's Hall and Institute is a community museum located in Blaenavon, showcasing the cultural heritage of the area. Visitors can explore various exhibitions related to local history, including sport, trade unionism, and war heroes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Workmen's Hall and Institute is a theatre located in South Wales. This venue serves as a community hub and reflects the social history of the area, often hosting local events and performances.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7731, -3.0863
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Phone
- +44 1495 790 991
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Tu 10:00-15:00; We Off; Th Off; Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su Off
- Official site
- blaenavonmuseum.wixsite.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q29493042 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Workmen's Hall and Institute?
- Workmen's Hall and Institute is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9PT), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Workmen's Hall and Institute?
- Workmen's Hall and Institute in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Workmen's Hall and Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9PT.
- Is Workmen's Hall and Institute a listed building?
- Workmen's Hall and Institute is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Workmen's Hall and Institute a protected site?
- Yes — Workmen's Hall and Institute is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Workmen's Hall and Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9PT.