Brynmawr
Parish in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.803, -3.172 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 19 12 |
| Population: | 14,924 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
Brynmawr is a market town in the county borough of Blaenau Gwent in south Wales, sitting on relatively high ground with moorland and hills nearby and sweeping views towards the Brecon Beacons. It occupies a prominent spot at the head of local valleys and sits within easy reach of former industrial centres such as Ebbw Vale, giving the town a semi-rural feel despite its industrial past.
The town grew rapidly in the 19th century with coal and iron industries and still shows that heritage in terraced streets and former works, while the inter‑war "Brynmawr Experiment" - a Quaker‑led social and employment initiative - stands out as an important episode in its social history. Since the decline of heavy industry it has seen waves of regeneration, modest light industry and retail, and a strong community spirit reflected in local organisations and events that keep a sense of place alive.
Postcode districts covering Brynmawr
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Newport 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Tonypandy 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Cwmbrân 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Pontypool 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Ebbw Vale 2.5 miles4 km
- Ebbw Vale North 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ebbw Vale South 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Aberdare 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Aberdare East 12.9 miles20.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Brynmawr Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Nantyglo Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Beaufort Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Waunllapria Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Nantyglo and Blaina Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Badminton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ebbw Vale North Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Rassau and Garnlydan Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rassau Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ebbw Vale Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Llanelly Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ebbw Vale South Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Brynmawr
NP23 4EH, NP23 4HJ, NP23 4AT, NP23 4BS, NP23 4QA, NP23 4EU, NP23 4TJ, NP23 4TL, NP23 4DX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- Bristol Airport 34.9 miles56.2 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Rhymney Bridge Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels near Brynmawr Ad
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Level Inn 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Howfield Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 10 miles16.1 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Castle Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Brynmawr
- Blaen-y-Cwm Primary School Primary
- Brynmawr Foundation School Secondary
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary
- St. Mary's Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 16 miles25.7 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 18.1 miles29.2 km