The museum is at the northern end of the famous Pontypool Park and occupies the stable block of the Park House, which dates back to the 18^th century,

It houses a collection of local artefacts with an outstanding display of Japanware, which was made locally from the middle of the eighteenth century. The Dobell-Moseley Library and Archive is available for research into local history. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, local artists display their work in the new Barker Gallery.

At the end of your visit you can enjoy a drink in the caf�, where the work of local artists is also displayed.

The shop sells books and gifts with a local flavour.

We are open all year round, apart from a break at Christmas and New Year.

Our hours of opening are

10.00 a.m. �5.00 p.m. on weekdays

2.00 � 5.00 p.m. at weekends

On Wednesdays and Sundays admission is free, on other days there is a modest charge for admission, but entry is free to Torfaen Library card holders, and to members of the Museums Association.

All enquiries

Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool, NP4 6JH

Tel 01495 752036, Fax 01495 752043

e-mail  [email protected]

How to find us

We are only ten minutes drive from junctions 25 and 26 of the M4 and about twenty minutes from the Heads of the Valleys road (A465) at Abergavenny

The museum is the flagship of the Torfaen Museum Trust, which is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The Trust is managed by an Executive Board comprising representatives of the bodies that support the Trust financially and others with an interest in the museum and aspects of local history.

There are 4 permanent staff, assisted by c.12 regular volunteers.

In addition to operating the museum, the Trust opens the Folly Tower and Shell Grotto on behalf of Torfaen County Borough Council. They are situated on the hillside above the park and open on summer weekends and bank holiday afternoons.

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