Travel back in time with a trip to Blaenavon Ironworks. There's plenty to unearth here, with interesting displays and exhibits to bring you up to speed on your history classes.
You'll soon discover why this Pontypool collection of historical artifacts is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Big Pit National Coal Museum, Abergavenny Museum and Castle, and Pontypool Park are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Blaenavon Ironworks.