Links

Here are some useful links, many of them are scattered throughout the site, but here are most of them in one place

In and around Blaenavon…

Where to stay

Oakfield B&B Just three doors down from our new station at Blaenavon (High Level) is the Oakfield. A call to Paul and Heidi on 01495 792829 or an email to enquiries@oakfieldbnb.com will get you a warm welcome at Oakfield B&B, rebuilt from a pair of traditional bay-windowed terrace houses, and beautifully decorated within.. Oakfield B&B is a member of the Torfaen Tourism Association.
Queen Victoria Inn B&B At the bottom of the hill from our new station is the Queen Victoria Inn B&B – and under new management. A real local pub, frequented by local people, who are happy for you to join in and share the local gossip. Call 01495 791652 – Nischa is your hostess (or email at: nischahp1@hotmail.com).
Rectory B&B A bit further afield, near Pontypool, is Rectory B&B at www.walesbnb.com Angela and Bryan have something a little bit special in this beautifully modernised grade 2 listed building, which is less than 200m from the peaceful, winding, Mon. and Brec. Canal. Rectory B&B is a member of the Torfaen Tourism Association.

Our local watering hole….

Not a place to stay, and not even a link, but this is our local watering hole at the top of the line. Beer, good company and absolutely gigantic meals. Slightly off the beaten track, and therefore missed by many. Indeed, this is the pub about which Michael Caine might have said ‘Not a lot of tourists know that!’

Locally famous for its collection of miner’s lamps hanging from the roof beams. Our top station, Whistle Inn Halt opens directly onto the garden, which is well stocked with children’s amusements, which can be used by young passengers even when the pub is closed. The pub is not usually open at Saturday lunchtime, but you can book a meal on Saturday night or on Sunday by calling Cliff or Rose on 01495 7903

Tourist Agencies and similar

- This is our local office in Torfaen (say Tor-vine, and you’ve got it about right!)...www.visittorfaen.co.uk.
- WTB, again, - a big site, takes ages to load, but full of goodies.. www.visitwales.co.uk.
- The Information Network... www.wales.daysout.net
- A gateway site promoting Wales in general and hosted by National Library of Wales (also in Welsh)...
www.walesontheweb.org (in English)
www.cymruarywe.org (yn Gymraeg)
- If you're visiting South Wales, then a comprehensive guide to our capital city is at www.cardiffontheweb.com
- Another useful gateway, with wide ranging detail-and some controversial ideas on King Arthur www.celticocean.co.uk

Big Pit

- The famous Big Pit – still Blaenavon’s biggest tourist attraction http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit/

Other heritage railways (in Wales)

- This site lists every heritage railway in Wales (click on 'Official websites' when you get there) www.walesrails.co.uk.
- This is the site for the Heritage Railway Association, includes a list of every heritage railway in the UK.
- Two other heritage railways in South Wales that are worthy of closer examination are the Garw Railway at http://www.garw-railway.co.uk/ and the Bury Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway at www.bpgv.co.uk/

Railway interest

- About every DMU in the country (and ours!) www.railcar.co.uk
- Our carriages are included, both ancient and modern www.vintagecarriagestrust.org/surveystatus.htm
- The Railway Shop gets a mention in UKModelshops directory at www.ukmodelshops.co.uk

E-mail addresses

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