Lying in a beautiful valley the town of Pontypool offers one many opportunities to see the exquisite countryside and enjoy the adventure of discovering a town that has faced many challenges but still maintains the wonderful spirit and attitude of the Welsh people.
There are many wonderful places to visit when in Pontypool but the most amazing visit will come when one enters Pontypool Park.
The 150 acre park was designed at the end of the 17th century and the trees and meadows have been nurtured since that time.
The entrance of the park lies near the town centre and ends at the Pontypool Museum.
There are walking trails, ponds, open areas, wonder locations to take photos of the local plant and wildlife.
Pontypool Museum is the home to many historical artifacts and art exhibitions from the local area.
Set in a Georgian Block House the museum contains Japanware made in Pontypool during the mid 18th century as well as many displays featuring the history of Pontypool A yearly Jazz Festival is held each September drawing artists and visitors from all over the world to experience both the local musical talents of residents by also showcasing the beauty of the town.
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is run by resident volunteers and offers one an excellent way to see the countryside and surrounding communities of Pontypool.
The trip gives one many unique views of historic parts of the town including a close up view of the Furnace Sidings.
Big Pit Coal Museum provides tours to visits who are taken through the mine by miners.
The mine closed in 1980 but one wears the same equipment that miners wore and is taken down 300 ft to the mine shaft that has displays of different eras in the coal mining industry.
There are numerous inns and hotels in the town of Pontypool which make visitors feel at home in this amazing little town.
The residents are wonderful and friendly people who never meet a stranger and one leaves the town with a sense that they have enjoyed time well spent.
There are many wonderful places to visit when in Pontypool but the most amazing visit will come when one enters Pontypool Park.
The 150 acre park was designed at the end of the 17th century and the trees and meadows have been nurtured since that time.
The entrance of the park lies near the town centre and ends at the Pontypool Museum.
There are walking trails, ponds, open areas, wonder locations to take photos of the local plant and wildlife.
Pontypool Museum is the home to many historical artifacts and art exhibitions from the local area.
Set in a Georgian Block House the museum contains Japanware made in Pontypool during the mid 18th century as well as many displays featuring the history of Pontypool A yearly Jazz Festival is held each September drawing artists and visitors from all over the world to experience both the local musical talents of residents by also showcasing the beauty of the town.
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is run by resident volunteers and offers one an excellent way to see the countryside and surrounding communities of Pontypool.
The trip gives one many unique views of historic parts of the town including a close up view of the Furnace Sidings.
Big Pit Coal Museum provides tours to visits who are taken through the mine by miners.
The mine closed in 1980 but one wears the same equipment that miners wore and is taken down 300 ft to the mine shaft that has displays of different eras in the coal mining industry.
There are numerous inns and hotels in the town of Pontypool which make visitors feel at home in this amazing little town.
The residents are wonderful and friendly people who never meet a stranger and one leaves the town with a sense that they have enjoyed time well spent.
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