Tredegar is a friendly and welcoming town that still maintains a strong character stemming from its historical past.
Tredegar Easter Family Fun Day
The Council in partnership with the Business Forum enjoyed a sun and fun-packed event yesterday.
In Tredegar, the local community were out in force to support the Annual Easter Event. The event was packed with a range of fun, free activities for children and young people to try their hand at. With everything from circus skills, willow weaving and face painting to football shoot, brick laying and balloon modelling.
The event was attended by over 200 children and young people who appeared to be enjoying every minute of it – getting stuck in with the activities. The local businesses also commented on how nice the atmosphere had been in the town throughout the day and look forward to similar events in the future.
• There was also a challenging Easter hunt – the first three correct entries drawn were: Erin, 5; Tyler, 8 and Millie 2, each winning an Easter themed gift.
Events
The town has hosted an array of events that have included everything from the 150th Birthday Celebrations of the town clock, to craft and continental markets to Christmas and Easter Extravaganza.
Ever thought about a career with British Gas?
The British Gas Energy Academies are running taster days for women only, BME and also general open days for all. They are designed for you to get a clearer understanding of the opportunities available within British Gas.
We want people like you to join our growing diverse workforce, to help us deliver a first class service to our customers.
The next event is on Saturday 21st May.
Morning session 10am – 12.30pm is open to females
Afternoon session 2pm – 4.30pm is open to everyone.
Tredegar Energy Academy,
Innova 1,
Tredegar Business Park,
Tredegar
NP22 3PL
Places are limited and by invite only, so if you are interested and would like to spend a couple of hours with us, please email zoe.cocking@britishgas.co.uk and quote OPENDAY in the subject of the e-mail and you will be contacted with further details.
Historical Past
Tredegar is the birthplace of a number of famous people including, Aneurin Bevan - founder of the National Health Service, Rt Hon Neil Kinnock - former leader of the Labour Party. The town also has a number of listed buildings and buildings of architectural importance to explore, including perhaps it most famous landmark the Town Clock all of which are linked to the towns industrial and political heritage. Tredegar is also home to Bedwellty House and Park, which is a fine example of an ironmaster’s residence built in 1818, surrounded by a 26 acre Victorian garden and park. A Grade II listed building, home of the Homfray family the co-founders of the Tredegar Ironworks. This probably the finest example of an Ironmaster’s residence in Gwent. The house and park is currently undergoing major refurbishment.
Retail Offer
The towns primary shopping areas are centred around Commercial Street, Gwent Shopping Centre, Castle Street and The Circle. Tredegar offers a unique shopping experience with a mix of quality independent stores, high street names, services and a selection of places to eat, including traditional cafes, sandwich bars and public houses.
Access to the town
Tredegar is an accessible town, with several car parks in and around the town offering free all day parking. There is also short stay parking bays along Castle Street.
Tredegar Bus Station and Taxi Rank is located adjacent to the Gwent Shopping Centre which provides quick and easy access to the towns shops to those utilising public transport.
