What to do in Torfaen

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Things to do

Brecon Mountain Railway, Pant

Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour

£109
per adult
Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

£86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles

£805
per adult
Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles
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Big Pit National Coal Museum

9.4/10 (25 reviews)
Venture below the surface of the earth to tour an old coal mine and to learn about the history of mining in Wales.
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Day trip destinations from Torfaen

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Abergavenny

A coastal landscape with a golf course, a lighthouse, and cliffs.

Newport

A panoramic view of a town with a river, industrial buildings, and a large open field.

Cwmbran

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Usk

A mining complex with a prominent red tower, surrounded by industrial buildings and a rural landscape.

Pontypool

A street lined with historic buildings, flags, and street lamps.

Cardiff

A valley with a river, surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills.

Ebbw Vale

A large drilling rig with the name "Blaenavon" on its side.

Blaenavon

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