The town is situated on Afon Llwyd river in the country of Torfaen. Pontypool is regarded as an industrial town, Where Iron, Steel and Coal mining industries are present. An artistic manufacturing industry lacquer ware also developed alongside heavy industries.Plan a great day or night out with these event listings supplied by local residents.The park given to the town by a local benefactor has seen much better days, and now that the town centre is once again to become a centre of excellence, hopefully the park will soon follow suit.

Barry Island Pleasure Park (0.8 miles)
Porthkerry Country Park (1.1 miles)
Cosmeston Country Park (4.2 miles)
St. Fagans Castle (6.2 miles)
Old Beaupre Castle (6.6 miles)
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (7.1 miles)
Cardiff Castle (7.3 miles)

Near by Cities:
Cardiff (16.1 miles)
St.Briavels (17.2 miles)
Severn Beach (18.7 miles)
Symonds Yat (19.6 miles)

Nearest Train Stations:
Pontypool & New Inn Station (1.1 miles)
Cwmbran Station (3.3 miles)

Nearest Airport:
Cardiff International Airport (24.7 miles)
Bristol International Airport (25.8 miles)

Nearest Sports clubs:
Pontypool Golf Club
Trevethin, Pontypool, Gwent
Talywain Golf Centre
2 Albert Road, Talywain, Pontypool, Gwent
Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club
Lower House, Oak Street, Cwmbran, Gwent.