Museums · South Wales
The Block of Coal
The Block of Coal — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Block of Coal is a museum 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 Block of Coal is a museum located in South Wales. It focuses on the region's coal mining heritage, showcasing the historical significance of the industry in the area. The museum provides insights into the lives of miners and the impact of coal mining on local communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7689, -3.2453
- District
- Blaenau Gwent
- Parish
- Tredegar
- Postcode
- NP22 3XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Official site
- tredegarmasheritagecentre.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1008159817 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Block of Coal?
- The Block of Coal is in South Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.7689°, -3.2453°.
- Is The Block of Coal wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at The Block of Coal. Check ahead for specific facilities.