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Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon

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Blaenavon Ironworks reviews

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  • The descent into the black mine was in a crowded lift. The old miner that led the tour shared personal experiences working in a 1 meter shaft. Incomparable 
    The descent into the black mine was in a crowded lift. The old miner that led the tour shared personal experiences working in a 1 meter shaft. Incomparable  more »
  • this is a place well worth a visit for industrial history plenty of parking the climb to the hill top is well worth it 
    this is a place well worth a visit for industrial history plenty of parking the climb to the hill top is well worth it  more »
  • The iron works is a great place well worth a visit and an hour or two of your time. The industrial revolution was founded on coal and iron and the iron works shows how the iron was produced. 2000... 
    The iron works is a great place well worth a visit and an hour or two of your time. The industrial revolution was founded on coal and iron and the iron works shows how the iron was produced. 2000...  more »
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  • Love day out with the boyfriend, really enjoyed our day out. Never been before but can say it was really worth it. Very friendly staff in the gift shop/entrance. Very informative and interesting to learn all about the steal works and how people lived. Great parking and toilets available. Would highly recommend to any family or people interested in local history. Also saw some picnic benches which would be lovely to use in the summer months. 10 out of 10 for me !!
  • Great place to learn how the ironworkers lived 200 years ago. The exhibition sites are very informative, the view from the top of the balance tower is breathtaking. Even though it was raining when we visited Blaenavon I honestly enjoyed the tour.
  • Excellent piece of Welsh industrial history exhibition. Remains of iron smelting kilns and its collateral buildings including workers' houses from early 19th century. It is very educational, there are few audio posts all around the site. I really enjoyed my visit. Friendly staff too.
  • Nice place if you just want a small 30 min walk and good pictures of the place. Dont forget to listen to 4 pods there with your self guided tour. Overall it was ok.
  • A very interesting look at one of the biggest parts of Welsh history. There are plenty of things to see and great interaction. Nestled in the rolling hills, the view from the top is stunning.

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