Torfaen Tourism Association

30/06/2024

29/06/2024

29/06/2024

We're at GO WILD event in Pontypool Park - come try your hand at some origami, animal masks and let us know how we can make Pontypool and District a greener place to live.

29/06/2024

Our ‘Visit Torfaen’ marketing team are set up and ready to go for . Come and grab a bag and a map and say hi! We’re located outside Bethlehem Chapel. 👋

29/06/2024

😎 The skies are blue, the sun is out, it’s time to hit the water without a doubt!

👍 Remember, you don't need to own all the kit to get out on the water at Llandegfedd Lake. We've got plenty of equipment for hire.

The following craft are available to rent...
💦 Paddleboard (SUP)
💦 Kayak
💦 Double Kayak
💦 Triple Kayak
💦 KataKanu
💦 Jumbo Paddleboard
💦 Canoe
💦 Pedal-board

Depending on activity, prices range from £12.50 to £35 per person. Price includes craft hire, wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet (where appropriate) although you are welcome to bring your own wetsuit if you wish.

For more information, go to https://ow.ly/uKE350SpUkr
___

😎 Mae'r awyr yn las, yr haul allan, mae'n bryd taro'r dŵr heb amheuaeth!

👍 Cofiwch, does dim angen i chi fod â’r holl offer i fynd allan ar y dŵr yn Llyn Llandegfedd. Mae gennym ddigonedd o offer i’w logi.

Mae’r offer canlynol ar gael i’w rentu...
💦 Rhwyf-fyrddau (SUP)
💦 Caiacs
💦 Caiacs i Ddau
💦 Caiacs i Dri
💦 KataKanu
💦 Rhwyf-fyrddau Jumbo
💦 Canŵs
💦 Pedal-fyrddau

Mae’r prisiau’n amrywio o £12.50 i £35 y person yn dibynnu ar y gweithgaredd Mae’r pris yn cynnwys llogi’r offer, siwt wlyb, cymorth hynofedd a helmed (os oes angen) ond croeso i chi ddod â’ch siwt wlyb eich hun os dymunwch.

Am fanylion ewch i https://ow.ly/uKE350SpUkr

Canŵ Cymru / Canoe Wales

29/06/2024

Lots going on this weekend!

29/06/2024

🎉 Today is Blaenavon World Heritage Day, and we are operating services with Hunslet No.1873 ‘Jessie’

🕰️ Timetable A is in operation with steam hauled services departing Furnace Sidings Station at 11:00, 12:45 & 14:30.
Please see timetable in comments for Blaenavon High Level and other stations.

🎟️ Book your tickets now using the link below:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/pbrailway

📸Point and Shoot Photos

28/06/2024

Programme for tomorrow's Blaenavon World Heritage Day. Have a great day.

28/06/2024

what's on at the Congress - https://mailchi.mp/congresstheatre/whats-on-at-the-congress-m9k90kneqs

28/06/2024

🤔If you’re planning on visiting us tomorrow, why not pop into Blaenafon too for World Heritage Day!

🎶🎠The town will be full of music, children’s activities, crafts, food trucks, street entertainment, fairground rides and much more.

🥳A fantastic opportunity to learn more about Blaenafon’s World Heritage and a great family day out!

27/06/2024

26/06/2024

Go Wild is your chance to gather your friends and family, embrace the great outdoors and enjoy a fun-filled adventure!

Find the stand at Pontypool Park on Saturday 29 June from 10am-4pm.

Check out the ticket link to see what else is on offer, including nature walks and outdoor games.

Pontypool Park Friends Flat Holm Island Society https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-wild-at-pontypool-park-tickets-925816922337

---

Ewch yn Wyllt yw eich cyfle i gasglu eich ffrindiau a'ch teulu at ei gilydd, manteisio ar yr awyr agored gwych a mwynhau antur llawn hwyl!

Dewch draw i stondin ym Mharc Pont-y-pŵl ddydd Sadwrn 29 Mehefin rhwng 10am a 4pm.

Ewch i’r ddolen docynnau i weld beth arall sydd ar gael, gan gynnwys teithiau cerdded natur a gemau awyr agored.

Flat Holm Island Society https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-wild-at-pontypool-park-tickets-925816922337

25/06/2024

Fantastic to see some old and new faces from organisations and businesses in Torfaen at last Friday’s TTA networking meeting at Llantarnam Grange

The topic of this meeting was to discuss the recent launch of the ‘Visit Torfaen’ campaign. Feedback so far has been positive and we’ve had more tourism related businesses and attractions ask to be added to the map!

If you’d like to attend a future TTA networking meeting, then send us a message and we’ll add you to our mailing list.

To view the ‘Visit Torfaen’ interactive map click the link below:
https://www.visittorfaen.com

24/06/2024

24/06/2024

24/06/2024

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre - Blaenavon
Map Listing No.4

Start your visit to Blaenavon at the World Heritage Centre! 🌍 Housed in the restored St. Peter’s School, the Centre offers fascinating displays and videos on Blaenavon's globally significant industrial history.

Dive deeper with interactive touch screens, visit the upstairs library, and shop locally themed gifts. Enjoy a meal at the Wi-Fi enabled Heritage Café overlooking St Peter’s Churchyard.

Pick up walk leaflets at the Tourist Information Centre and explore the area. The Centre also features educational programs and modern conference facilities. 🏫📚🍽️

Website: https://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/visit-blaenavon/virtual-blaenavon/world-heritage-centre-virtual-tour



Canolfan Treftadaeth y Byd Blaenafon - Blaenafon
Rhif 4 ar y Map

Dechreuwch eich ymweliad â Blaenafon yng Nghanolfan Treftadaeth y Byd! 🌍 Mae’r Ganolfan yn hen Ysgol Sant Pedr sydd wedi'i hadfer, ac mae’n cynnig arddangosfeydd a fideos hynod ddiddorol am hanes diwydiannol Blaenafon sy’n bwysig ar draws y byd.

Edrychwch yn fanylach gyda’r sgriniau cyffwrdd rhyngweithiol, ewch i’r llyfrgell i fyny'r grisiau, a phrynwch anrhegion â thema leol. Mwynhewch bryd o fwyd yn y Caffi Treftadaeth sydd â Wi-Fi ac sy'n edrych dros Fynwent Eglwys San Pedr.

Codwch daflenni’r llwybrau cerdded yn y Ganolfan Groeso ac archwiliwch yr ardal. Mae gan y Ganolfan raglenni addysgol a chyfleusterau cynadledda modern hefyd. 🏫📚🍽️

Gwefan: https://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/visit-blaenavon/virtual-blaenavon/world-heritage-centre-virtual-tour

24/06/2024

22/06/2024

Love sketching this building, Ragamuffins, in Pontypool. Ragamuffins

19/06/2024

Limited amount of tickets available for this event - book now to avoid missing out!

Tickets are over 75% sold out on Eventbrite and we have a limited amount available to purchase at The Council House.

Get yours soon to avoid disappointment.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crow-fest-tickets-880138306367

17/06/2024

We are proud to announce that on Blaenavon World Heritage Day 2024, we have a Superheroes & Princesses event 4-6pm

Games, prizes, disco, glitter tattoos, fancy dress & character meet and greet.
All great fun!

Bar open for refreshments & snacks.

Get your tickets via the link below:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blaenavonworkmenshall

Working with Castle of Illusions. We can’t wait 😊

17/06/2024

Join us this Wednesday from 7.00pm in the Lounge for Bois Y Bryn - Wales' Number 1 Shanty Band

Free entry, come along & get those toes tapping!

17/06/2024

All TTA Members - come along to Llantarnam Grange between 10am and 12noon on Friday 21st June to pick up your supply of Torfaen Maps - and to add your ideas to the campaign over a cup of coffee.

See you on Friday.

Holl Aelodau TTA - dewch draw i Llantarnam Grange rhwng 10am a hanner dydd ar ddydd Gwener 21 Mehefin i godi eich cyflenwad o Fapiau Torfaen - ac i ychwanegu eich syniadau at yr ymgyrch dros baned o goffi.

Welwn ni chi ddydd Gwener.