Nantyglo and Blaina
Parish in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.776, -3.166 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 19 09 |
Nantyglo and Blaina sit in the steep-sided folds of the South Wales Valleys within Blaenau Gwent, a landscape shaped by 19th‑century industry. The area is notable for the remains of the old ironworks at Nantyglo - including the distinctive round towers and furnace ruins - and for its connection to Chartism, with local figures involved in the 1839 events around Newport. Those industrial legacies give the valleys a strong sense of history and visible industrial archaeology across the hillsides.
Like much of the Valleys, the economy moved from iron and coal to a quieter, more mixed economy after steep mid‑20th‑century decline, and there’s been steady local regeneration, community activity and outdoor tourism. The towns retain lively social traditions - clubs, rugby and local history groups - and provide good access to walking country and panoramic views towards the Brecon Beacons, making them interesting both for a sense of industrial heritage and for countryside pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Nantyglo and Blaina
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Newport 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Tonypandy 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cwmbrân 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Coity Higher 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Pontypool 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ebbw Vale North 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ebbw Vale South 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aberdare 13.3 miles21.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Nantyglo Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Blaina Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Brynmawr Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ebbw Vale South Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ebbw Vale North Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Beaufort Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ebbw Vale Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Badminton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cwmtillery Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Waunllapria Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Cwm Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Georgetown Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Nantyglo and Blaina
NP13 3BA, NP13 3BH, NP13 3AT, NP13 3JF, NP23 4NE, NP13 3DQ, NP13 3DA, NP23 4YF, NP23 4BD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 27.3 miles43.9 km
- Bristol Airport 33.3 miles53.5 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Tir-Phil Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Nantyglo and Blaina Ad
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Level Inn 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Antelope Hotel 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Howfield Hotel 9.3 miles15 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Nantyglo and Blaina
- Coed y Garn Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Brohelyg Primary
- Ystruth Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 15 miles24.2 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 16 miles25.7 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 18.5 miles29.8 km