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Things to see in Blaenavon (United Kingdom): 58 places and when to go
Blaenavon is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 58 places in and around it, mainly Nature (34), Mountains (20), Temples (10). The best known are Abergavenny Castle, Big Pit National Coal Museum and Skirrid Fawr. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.7719, -3.1057
- Places
- 58 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (34) · Mountains (20) · Temples (10) · Wildlife (10) · History (6) · Food and drink (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 51 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pen Cerrig-calch, at 711 m.
What to see in Blaenavon
The places in and around Blaenavon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Abergavenny CastleGrade I listed building in Abergavenny. Ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales8.1 km
- Big Pit National Coal MuseumFormer coal mine and industrial heritage museum in Blaenavon in south-east Wales, United Kingdom2 m
- Skirrid FawrHill (486m) in Monmouthshire13 km
- Tretower CastleCastle in the village of Tretower, Powys, Wales14 km
- Blaenavon IronworksFormer ironworks transformed into a museum, in Blaenavon, Wales1.3 km
- Crickhowell CastleCastle in Crickhowell, Powys, Wales, UK9.7 km
- Crug HywelHillfort on summit of hill in Wales12 km
- Mynydd LlangynidrHill (557.6m) in Powys13 km
- Sugar Loaf, MonmouthshireHill situated 2 miles north-west of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK11 km
- BlorengeHill (561m) in Monmouthshire4.5 km
- Abergavenny MuseumLocal Authority Museum in Wales8.1 km
- Bryn ArwHill (384m) in Monmouthshire14 km
- Coity MountainHill (578m) in Blaenau Gwent County Borough, Wales, UK971 m
- Mynydd Twyn-glasHill (472m) on the boundary of Caerphilly and Torfaen, Wales, UK11 km
- Ogof DraenenCave in United Kingdom3.2 km
- Pen Cerrig-calchMountain (701m) in Powys14 km
- Priory Church of St Mary, AbergavennyChurch in Abergavenny8.3 km
- Tretower CourtGrade I listed fortified manor house in Cwmdu, Powys, Wales14 km
- Aberbargoed GrasslandsSite of Special Scientific Interest in Wales12 km
- Church of All Saints, Kemeys CommanderChurch in Kemeys Commander, Monmouthshire, Wales12 km
- Folly Tower, PontypoolFolly in Wales8.4 km
- Gilwern Hill, MonmouthshireMountain in United Kingdom4.0 km
- Ysgyryd FachHill (271m) in Monmouthshire9.3 km
- St Bartholomew's Church, LlanoverChurch in Llanover, Monmouthshire, Wales8.0 km
And the other 34, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Myarth, Mynydd Bedwellte, Mynydd Carn-y-cefn, Mynydd Llangatwg, Chartist Cave, Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve, Cwm Clydach National Nature Reserve, Ogof y Daren Cilau, Beaufort Hill Ponds & Woodlands, Blaenserchan Colliery, Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve, Mulfran, Mynydd James, Mynydd Llanwenarth, Mynydd Pen-y-fan, Parc Nant y Waun, Silent Valley Local Nature Reserve, Sirhowy Hill Woodlands Nature Reserve, Tirpentwys Nature Reserve, Twyn y Gaer
- Temples: Church of Our Lady and St Michael, Abergavenny, St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley, St Cybi's Church, Llangybi, Monmouthshire, St Edmund's Church, Crickhowell, St Issui's Church, Partrishow, Priory Church of St Mary, Usk, St Elli's Church, Llanelly
- Museums and art: Torfaen Museum
- Food and drink: Abergavenny Town Hall, Antur Brew Co, Pontypool Market, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, Tudor Brewery, White Castle Vineyard
When to go to Blaenavon
The best time to visit Blaenavon is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 58 of the 58 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Blaenavon
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Monmouth60 places27 km
- Caerwent39 places29 km
- Cardiff134 places31 km
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- Penycae44 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Blaenavon?
The best known: Abergavenny Castle, Big Pit National Coal Museum, Skirrid Fawr, Tretower Castle, Blaenavon Ironworks. In all, 58 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Blaenavon?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Blaenavon?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 51 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Blaenavon as the destination and these 58 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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