‘What’s On’ in Blaenau Gwent? This is the place to find out all you need to know about our free monthly talks, trips and Heritage Day’ We also advertise upcoming events relating to the rich heritage of this area. To see an overview of our whole year of events, please click on the Schedule.

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NEXT FREE TALK

THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2025

BEDWELLTY HOUSE

2.00 – 3.00 pm

Oliver Jones and his Recreation of Zephaniah Williams (1969)

Speaker: Les James

Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum
Zephaniah Williams - Illustrated Australian News 1874

Refreshments are available in the Orchid House Tearoom

Please note: The number of guests attending our talks has increased a lot, so in order to guarantee a table it would be a good idea to book beforehand.

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NEXT TRIP

THURSDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2025

A Visit to Treberfydd House and Garden, Llangasty

Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum - Autumn trip
Treberfydd House -image used with kind permission of Sally Raikes.

Located in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales, Treberfydd has been home to the Raikes family since it was built in 1852. Grade I-listed Victorian house is set in 10 acres of gardens and woodlands with views across Llangorse lake to the Black Mountains. Designed by the respected architect John Loughborough Pearson, the house has striking features of its period – from gargoyles and stained-glass windows to a billiards room and secret passageway.

Visit Treberfydd House – home

Visit Treberfydd House – history

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HERITAGE DAY 2025

SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER 2025

Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum
Heritage Day 2025 - Transport

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NEWPORT CHARTIST CONVENTION

SATURDAY 1st NOVEMBER

Riverfront Theatre, Newport

BLAENAU GWENT AMBASSADOR  COURSES

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. 

Complete 3 modules to become a BRONZE Blaenau Gwent Ambassador
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