Ebbw Vale Works Museum
About This Museum
If you know Ebbw Vale, you know its story was written in steel. Perched on the very ground where the great steelworks once roared, this museum is a quiet tribute to the industry that built our town. It's not a stuffy old place; it's where generations of local families come to find their fathers' and grandfathers' names on the old works rolls. You can almost hear the ghosts of the works whistles in the air here.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from massive rolling mill engines to the tiny miner's lamps that lit the way underground. Don't miss the reconstructed company offices, complete with original time clocks and paperwork – it feels like the foreman has just stepped out for a moment.
Visitor Information
It's run by passionate volunteers, so your best bet is to check their social media for opening times before you pop down. There's no fancy café, but the welcome is as warm as a cup of tea.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the former Steel Company of Wales offices, it's a solid, no-nonsense industrial building that fits right in with its surroundings.
Contact & Location
Address: Steel Works Road, Hilltop, Ebbw Vale South, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, Cymru / Wales, NP23 6AA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1495 350941
Website: Visit Website
