ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS IN THIS AREA
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DARE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
(Tel. 01685 874672)
Opened in 1973 upon land largely reclaimed from former collieries.
The mature landscape and extensive facilities attract visitors from throughout Europe.
There is an interpretation centre, gift shop, exhibition galleries, cafeteria, adventure playground and 200 hectares of attractive countryside to explore - for free!

BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the National Park by steam train.

CWMCARN FOREST DRIVE & VISITORS CENTRE
(Tel. 01495 272001)
Explore the delights of this spectacular seven mile scenic drive, with permanent picnic and B-B-Q sites, adventure playground and many walking and cycling routes.
The Visitor Centre provides full information about the area, has a coffee shop and gift shop.

BLAENAVON WORLD HERITAGE SITE
(Tel. 01495 792615)
In 2000 the landscape in which Blaenavon sits was awarded the prestigious honour of being placed on the World Heritage List. This extraordinary site, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, is home to a whole host of attractions. Big Pit National Mining Museum; 18th Century Ironworks; Steam Railway; Monmouth & Breacon Canal; and much more...

LLANCAIACH FAWR MANOR
(Tel. 01443 412248)
The year is 1645 and the servants of The Manor guide visitors around with gossip and tales of 17th Century life. Voted Wales' Family Attraction of the Year, a trip to Llancaiach Fawr sees visitors trying on armour, discovering life in the 17th Century, maybe even taking a turn in the stocks.

BLAENAVON IRONWORKS
(Tel. 01495 792615)
The best preserved 18th century ironworks in Western Europe.
Guided tours, working models and restored ironworkers cottages bring to life the living and working conditions of South Wales during the Industrial Revolution.

CYFARTHFA CASTLE - Museum & Art Gallery
(Tel. 01685 723112)
Set in wooded parkland beside a beautiful lake, this imposing Gothic mansion now houses a superb museum and art gallery. Providing a fascinating glimpse into 3,000 years of history, the museum displays wonderful collections of fine art, social history and objects from around the world, in a Regency setting.

BIG PIT
(Tel. 01495 790311)
The REAL underground experience!
(Children must be one metre tall to go underground)

BRYNGARW
(Tel. 01656 725155)
Relax or stroll in 113 acres of natural beauty, wildlife and tranquility.
There is a visitors centre with touch screen computer panels, children's play area, barbeque and picnic sites, Japanese garden and pagoda.
Visit Bryngarw House and enjoy cream teas, lunch or dinner in the "Harlequin" restaurant.

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