Pontypool in Torfaen (pop.35, 000) is located on the A4042 between Newport and Abergavenny. There is an ancient legend that the town derives its name after local parson Dafydd ap Howell, wrestled the Devil for the right to build a bridge across the Afon Lwyd. He won and it’s said the town is named after him – more prosaically it’s likely to derive from the Welsh for “place of the pool.” One of the oldest industrial and once prosperous towns in South Wales, Pontypool’s fortunes were inextricably linked to those of the Hanbury Family who settled here in the 16th century and initiated the once important iron industry. They also created the American Gardens to provide work at a time of depression around the 1850’s. Unfortunately, the gardens have fallen into disrepair, but a scheme began in May 2005 to restore them and to create development opportunities for the local community. After a period in economic decline, Pontypool is undergoing much regeneration - Buildings are being refurbished, it has a new shopping centre and a fine leisure centre – located in Pontypool Park. Jazz In The Park - a weekend-long music festival, featuring headline acts alongside local artists is held each September.
Attraction
Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Valley Inheritance Museum (The)
Budget
Premier Inn Pontypool *book online*
Travelodge Pontypool *book online*
Council
Torfaen County Borough Council
Dentist
Abersychan Dental Surgery
Wyecliff Dental Surgery
Doctor
A C Pugh & Partners
Churchwood Surgery
Estate Agent
Cormack John
Davis & Sons
Halifax Property Services
Golf Club
Pontypool Golf Club
Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club
Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Forgehammer Inn
George
Hanbury Arms
Horseshoe Inn
New Inn
White Hart
Restaurant
Town Bridge Tandoori
Yew Tree Italian Restaurant
School
Gemini School Of Dance
George Street Primary School
St Albans RC High School
Solicitor
Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt
Granville West
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Abergavenny Road Club (Cycling)
Pontypool RCC (Cycling)
Shops
Pontypool Pet & Aqua Supplies
Pontypool Pet and Aqua Supplies
Specsavers
Antiques
Activities
The Twin Dragons Archery Range(Archery)
Pontypool Ski Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Pontypool
Premier Inn Pontypool (0.74 miles)
Travelodge Pontypool (0.94 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Parkway Hotel (4.87 miles)
The Newbridge Hotel (5.30 miles)
Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel (5.50 miles)
The hotel offers relaxation and a high level of personal service and attention, all in a rural location in the lovely county of Monmouthshire overlooking the banks of the River Usk. The architecture of this beautiful ... More | visit website
The Crosskeys Inn (5.75 miles)
Three Salmons Hotel (5.81 miles)
The Three Salmons Hotel is a 17th Century Coaching Inn, located in the centre of the small historic market town of Usk, in the county of Monmouthshire, South Wales. The building has been a pub ... More | visit website
Castle Inn (5.87 miles)
The Castle Inn is located in the Historic Town of Usk which is steeped in history, from the ruins of a Norman castle to the seventeenth century buildings that adorn ... More
Castle Farm Luxury Eco B&B (5.87 miles)
Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa (6.25 miles)
Country House Hotel in the beautiful Welsh borderlands with full leisure facilities and full Clarins Spa and good food - all you need for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.
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