Blaenavon Ironworks

North Street, Pontypool, Torfaen NP4 9RN, Wales

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The historic Blaenavon Ironworks is in which the recent BBC show Coal House ended up being filmed, because the site includes 3 rows of this initial employees' terraced cottages, scenic and atmospheric whilst still being standing now if you fancy a day that is historical!Of the 2 houses 1 is furnished and other contains a fascinating exhibition on ironworks and mining life. One cottage is furnished to show your family of a ironworker that is skilled around about 1790. Another cottage shows the life of a family group that is poor about 1841. In general it's pretty immersive therefore it is perfect for imaginative children who are able to really dip to the feeling of being there.Also on view at Blaenavon will be the furnaces being big the cast home and the foundry, a balance tower and the pay office for the works. It's enough for two hours' stroll about and also the kids will grab quite a bit they do many Halloween based events from it.There are occasions held right here on occasion too over summer and winter, a particular sweet spot being the conclusion of October when!

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Blaenavon Ironworks
North Street, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 9RN, Wales

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