‘What’s On’ in Blaenau Gwent?

This is the place to find out all you need to know about ‘What’s On’ , heritage-wise. This includes our free monthly talks, our spring and autumn trips and our annual Heritage Day. We also advertise upcoming events relating to the rich heritage of this area organised by others. 

Events organised by Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

FREE TALK

Thursday 9th April


The Morgan’s of Tredegar House

Speaker: Roger James


Bedwellty House 2.00-3.00pm

Refreshments are available, either before or after the talk, in the Orchid House tea room.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Tredegar Library – Upstairs


Meetings run from 10.30 – 11.30 am

Monday 20th April

We welcome new members

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Monday 18th May

Monday 15th June

Monday 20th July

Monday 17th August

Monday 21st September

Monday 19th October

Monday 16th November

Monday 21st December

Events organised by others

TALK

Wednesday 18 March


Gwent Archives

Women’s History Month – Stories from the women of Usk gaol

I3:00 – 14:00

Women’s stories are often forgotten in histories and when women are present in archives it is often only the women of the upper classes and elites that get told. In this brief lunchtime talk we will explore the stories of women, forgotten, from the Usk Gaol books. Exploring these women’s lives not only unearths forgotten stories of women from Gwent, it touches on important themes such as immigration, female servants, the occupations held by women in the 1800’s, young girls convicted of crimes and sent to reform schools in England, and much more.

To book a place email: [email protected]

OPEN DAY

Saturday 11th April


Ebbw Vale Works Museum

Saturday Opening 

I0:00 – 16:00

Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

After the success of their February Saturday opening, Ebbw Vale Works Museum will be opening again  from 10:00 -16:00 on Saturday 14th March. This will afford another opportunity for those who work during the week to visit the Museum at the weekend. The Museum Volunteers look forward to welcoming you.

ART EXHIBITION

 7 February – 28 June 2026 


National Museum, Cardiff

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

ART EXHIBITION

 17 February – 28 March 2026 


Bedwellty House and Park

Steffan Johnson

Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

FREE ONLINE COURSE


BECOME A BLAENAU GWENT TOURISM AMBASSADOR

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The Wales Ambassador Scheme is a set of FREE ONLINE COURSES that will introduce you to different areas and attractions in Wales. You can increase your knowledge of Wales and help others to get the most out of their visit. Would you like to become an Blaenau Gwent Tourism Ambassador? You don’t have to be working in the tourism industry to do this interesting course. 

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