Brynmawr

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Brynmawr is a small town in the traditional county of Monmouthshire in southeast Wales.

Understand

Brynmawr is a small town though has had major events going through it. The London 2012 Olympic Torch also went through Brynmawr carried by local heroes and there is an annual Christmas lights turning on which is held in December. The town's Main Street Beaufort Street features Chinese restaurants, Charity shops, the local MP Nick Smith's office, Opticians and hairdressers. The street then leads onto other streets with Chip shops and clothes stores. There is also a small market which is held on a Saturday morning.

Get in

You can enter Brynmawr through Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale and is just off the Merthyr - Abergavenny A465 "Heads of the Valleys Road" . Closest rail station is Ebbw Vale.

Get around

Brynmawr is an easy to access town although in winter months snow can be a hazard. Brynmawr's town centre is easy accessible by car although walking access is limited with traffic lights hard to come by. A useful traffic light however has been placed by the entrance to Ebbw Vale, a handy tool for walkers. If you are however planning a trip to the Brecon Beacons, heading down to Abergavenny is useful and then up to Llanfoist.

See

Brynmawr Library

phone: +44 1495 357743

address: Market Sq
The Library is attached to the Market Hall Cinema and is open every weekday except Wednesday as of the local tradition which is for most businesses within the town. The Library also has computers for Internet access but are restricted to Library members.
Brynmawr & District Museum

phone: +44 1495 313900

address: Carnegie Library, Market Square
The Museum is run by local people and is based mainly on the former coal mining industry of Brynmawr and how it changed workers lives. Most of the houses in Brynmawr were also made for miners for rental purposes by the mine owner which have now been sold on years later.

Do

Market Hall Cinema

phone: +44 1495 310576

address: Market Square
While entering the main square of Brynmawr, you are seen with the Market Hall Cinema where you can watch the next new film. Also outside there is a war memorial. Open in 1893, it is longest continually running cinema in Wales

Eat

Shane's Fish Bar

phone: +44 1495 310129

address: 84 King St
Shane's Fish Bar is situated at the road above Beaufort Street and is a taste of the Brynmawr lifestyle. It isn't the best in the world but it's a great view into the average Welsh fish and chip shop. It is also managed and owned by the one and only Shane.
Golden City

phone: +44 1495 313827

address: 54 Beaufort St
The Golden City is a Chinese takeaway/restaurant run by native Chinese people who have come to Brynmawr. With delicious food, it's a must go for the food lovers, better than many places, the Golden City is just amazing.
The Talisman

phone: +44 1495 312138

address: 9 Market Square
The Talisman also being a pub isn't the most ideal place to eat with it also being next to Ladbrokes betting office but is a reasonable place to eat and serves good food with reasonable service. Just another place to eat in Brynmawr.
Gwesty BachGwesty Bach (Little Hotel in English) is again also a pub but serves reasonable food once again. However the food and drink is quite expensive, though still a good view into the Brynmawr life.
The GriffinThe Griffin is another pub restaurant near the Market Hall Cinema next to the square. It however only serves Indian cuisine on the upper floor. With the recent draw of crime inside the building, it is not the best place to be but is a reasonable place.
Firat's PlaceThe corner kebab house, Firat's Place is an original place to eat. It is not the best kebab house to ever be made but it's got okay food and quick and easy for a cheap kebab
MunchiesMunchies is a local pizza restaurant and takeaway which is run by a very friendly family who make the pizzas within the warm restaurant. You can eat in or out but still a great pizza of your selection.

Sleep

There are many hotels and guest houses in nearby towns but not in Brynmawr as of its small size and low tourism.

The Royal Exchange

phone: +44 1495 310525

address: 10 Davies Street
B&B with bar

Go next

Ebbw Vale
Blaenavon
Crickhowell