Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway

General information

Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is set in the heart of a World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. There is ample free car and coach parking at our main station, Furnace Sidings, located close to the Garn Lakes. From here our trains head north to the Whistle Inn public house and south to Blaenavon High Level Station, the latter a short walk from the town centre. In addition, we also operate a short branch to the Big Pit mining museum.*

Whether you're looking for a family day out or you are a devoted railway enthusiast, we have something for you!

At Furnace Sidings you can a snack in the tea room or shop in Eric's Emporium, an outpost of The Railway Shop in Blaenavon that stokes a selection of railway models, gifts and souvenirs. Many trains also have a buffet service offering light refreshments, occasionally serving local real ales from the Rhymney Brewery.

Trains leave Furnace Sidings approximately every half hour with the four mile round trip taking around 50 minutes. You only pay once to ride all day!*

*Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is not associated with Big Pit Mining Museum, which is operated by Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales. The railway hereby takes no responsibility for the availability of attractions or events at Big Pit.
* May not apply on certain special events - please check for details.

The Railway Shop, Blaenavon - 01495 792263
The Station, Furnace Sidings - 01495 707448