Natural landmarks · South Wales
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is located in South Wales. This heritage railway operates along a 5.5-mile route, showcasing the region's industrial history. It is a key part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7784, -3.1104
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
Sources
- osm: node/591819327 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway?
- Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9AX), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- Is Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9AX. It sits within the Torfaen parliamentary constituency.