6 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Blaenau Gwent (updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking to for a fun and free day out, then check out these things to do with the kids in Blaenau Gwent. Whether it's making feathered friends at the owl sanctuary, or letting off steam at Parc Bryn Bach, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
The largest miners memorial in the world, standing at 20 metres high looking over the landscape that used to be the Six Bells Colliery site. It's a short walk from the Heritage Centre, where you can learn more about the miners who the memorial is dedicated to.
The reclaimed mining area has been turned into a haven for wildlife. Great for mountain biking, there's also walking trails. You can buy an explorer pack from the visitor centre for £1.50 to help the kids explore. There's also a playground.
The sanctuary looks after injured or abandoned Owls, Falcons, and Hawks. Check out the website to see opening times, and bird handling times.
Beautiful walks around the lakes, hidden in a wooded valley. Discover the sculptures, feed the ducks, spot nature, take a picnic.
A historical house, set in stunning grounds which includes a grotto, a 'block of coal', plenty of open space,
340 acres of grass, woodland, and lake. There's a playground, nature trails, mountain biking trails, a sensory garden, There are lots of pay-for activities available too.
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