Leisure & Culture

 

Information about Leisure & Culture is available from this section.

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Leisure Services offers a range of provisions to Blaenau Gwent, including Sports Centres, Sports Development, Theatres, Arts Development, Libraries, Tourism, Heritage and Parks.

Leisure Services offers a wealth of recreational facilities with excellent Sports Centres at Abertillery, Ebbw Vale, Nantyglo and Tredegar, as well as the new Brynmawr Athletics Track. Blaenau Gwent Sports Development Team also provides a number of activities, classes and coaching sessions for individuals or teams to develop in their chosen sport. For further information on Sports Development and sporting facilities in Blaenau Gwent, please click on Fitness and Sports, Clubs, Centres link.

Blaenau Gwent has three major entertainment arts and cultural venues, which provide a variety of shows and events throughout the year. For a full listing of events, visit www.blaenaugwentvenues.com. The Arts Development Team also provides an active programme of dance, drama and visual arts workshops and events throughout the year, not only at the venues but in the community as well. To find out further information, please click on the Arts and Entertainment link or visit www.blaenaugwentvenues.com

Blaenau Gwent Libraries provides an excellent service, with a wide range of resources available from books to DVDs, CD's, computers and access to a number of classes. To find out further information on Blaenau Gwent Libraries, please click on Libraries.

If you are visiting Blaenau Gwent, you’ll notice the startling contrasts – from rugged countryside to industrial heritage. There are many tourist attractions and heritage sites to visit in Blaenau Gwent, including Parc Bryn Bach, Bedwellty House and Park, Sirhowy Ironworks and St Illtyds Church to name just a few. Click on to the Tourism and Travel link to find out more about accommodation and tourist attractions or click on the heritage links to find out more about Blaenau Gwent’s past.