Blaenavon World Heritage Day 2018 - Saturday 30 June 11am – 4pm X Factor and Only Boys Aloud star Russell Jones will headline Blaenavon’s World Heritage Day on Saturday 30 June.
A highlight of the day will be the popular heritage costume parade, which this year will celebrate Blaenavon’s social history.
Anyone wishing to join in with the parade, especially sports and community groups, are welcome to do so. blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk
There will also be stalls, street entertainment, food and drink, and a fun fair.
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Library Join us at the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Library this summer to enjoy a wide range of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. Saturday 30th June – from midday
World Heritage Day Celebrations with Brass Bands and Folk Dancing in the grounds of the Heritage Centre. Free Entry Summer Sundays in July & August
Come and join us for live music in the picturesque grounds of the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Listen to the brass bands, join the Teddy Bears Picnic and enjoy refreshments from the Heritage Tea Rooms. Further details will be available at www.visitblaenavon.co.uk
Telephone: 01495 742333
email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk
Blaenavon World Heritage Environmental Group Bat & Nocturnal Bird Evening. 9th June 2018 starting at 9:15pm.
As part of Wales Biodiversity Week we will be recording bats and nocturnal birds using the Blaenavon Community Woodland. We will look and listen for the mysterious Nightjars emerging from the woods to hunt over the moor, and we will be using acoustic bat detectors to convert their ultrasound echolocation calls to ones we can hear Guided walk following the "Hidden Forgeside" Trail. 30th June 2018 starting at 2.00 p.m.
Start Point = Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. A Heritage Day afternoon walk of about 4 km (2½ miles) and suitable for families. This walk introduces a part of Blaenavon which grew up around the early iron industry and which is still important today. Further information: https://www.facebook.com/BWHEG/ or http://www.bwheg.wales/ to keep updated on these events.
Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall Swan Lake live from the Royal Opera House – 12th June
The Royal Ballet presents a new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent ballet, with additional choreography by Scarlett. Ticket Price £12.50 - £15.00*
Check out the other events on during this month at the hall.
Box Office: 01495 792661
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Model Railway Weekend - 9th & 10th June – 11am – 4pm.
Over 10 operating layouts. £3.00/£2.00 concessions. *Free Entry with a valid return ticket.
World War I comes to Blaenavon Ironworks Saturday 2nd June & Sunday 3rd June 2018 – 11am – 4pm World War I Commemoration, with Great War re-enactment and living history, Punch and Judy, weaponry displays, working blacksmith and craft demonstrations, and Gwent in the Great War Exhibition. Attended by the Royal British Legion. With talks and displays on life in the Great War.
Father’s Day Feastival 17 June – 11am – 4pm
Join us at Big Pit for food and drink stalls, free family entertainment, plus a free cuppa and welsh cake for Dad. Further details
Heritage News
Visit Bristol Blog Blaenavon has been included in Visit Bristol’s blog as one of six World Heritage Sites to visit near Bristol.
