Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale is a town at the head of the valley formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River in Wales.
It is the largest town and the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent county borough. The Ebbw Vale and Brynmawr conurbation has a population of roughly 33,000. It has direct access to the dualled A465 Heads of the Valleys trunk road and borders the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Getting to Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale is home to the
- 01Ebbw Vale Parkway
Worth seeing
- 01Festival Park Owl Sanctuary
Things to do
- 01Ebbw Vale Garden Festival Park
It was built in 1992 on the south side of the demolished steelworks.
Where to eat
The Bridge. Located in the heart of Ebbw Vale, The bridge offers a sophisticated menu and is complete with a bar. Willow Tree. A pub that is seconds away from the Festival Park. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the area and offers a quiet atmosphere. There is also a patio area for a lakeside experience.
Getting around Ebbw Vale the local way
- Get inFrom Abergavenny they continue to Hereford then either to Holyhead (for ferries to Dublin) or to Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
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