‘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.
Llanhilleth Miners’ Institute – NP13 2JT
Would you like to come to our HERITAGE DAY? You can buy a ticket by clicking on the BOOK NOW link below. If you have any specific dietary requirements please let us know and we will update the caterer.r.
In addition to our speakers and videos, we have invited groups to put on displays to add to the day. We have received confirmation from the following:
Heritage Societies and Groups
Shops
Bedwellty House is named after the parish in which it stands. It is a rare early 19th Century ironmaster’s residence, full of historic significance and charm, which has become an iconic centrepiece for the town of Tredegar.
Blaenavon Industrial Landscape was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The heritage site contains not only Blaenavon Ironworks and Big Pit, but includes the wider landscape with its relics of mineral exploitation, manufacturing, transport and settlements. Everything together tells the story of the iron and coal industry that was pre-eminent in south Wales in the 19th century.
Llanhilleth Miners Institute was opened in 1906 to provide a range of social sporting and educational facilities for the workers of Llanhilleth Colliery. It is celebrating its 120th year of being at the heart of its local community this year.
Castell Taliorum is an unusual medieval masonry castle ruin located on the hills behind St Illtyd’s Church.
St. Illtyd’s Church is built of local stone and is the oldest standing building within the county borough of Blaenau Gwent.
Copperopolis was the name given to Swansea in the 18th and 19th centuries because it was the global capital of the world’s copper smelting industry.
1st – 30th September
Friday 25th September
Monday 5th October
Tuesday 6th October
Thursday 8th October
Saturday 10th October
Saturday 24th October
Saturday 7th November
1st October 2026 – 1st October 2027
An ABERFAN 60 event
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
Complete 6 modules to become a SILVER Blaenau Gwent Ambassador
Complete 9+ modules to become a GOLD Blaenau Gwent Ambassador
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