Aberbeeg
in Blaenau Gwent of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.712 and -3.142 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 42' 42" and W -3° 8' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:30 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 8:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Aberbeeg

Aberbeeg in Blaenau Gwent (Wales) is a town located in United Kingdom about 130 mi (or 209 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Aberbeeg is now 03:30 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Aberbeeg, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cardiff International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 38 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Crumlin, Newbridge, Cwm, Blackwood and Ebbw Vale. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Maes Manor Country House

Address
3,1 mi
Maesrudded Lane
NP12 0AG Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel & Spa Bryn Meadows Golf

Address
5,7 mi
Maesycwmmer
CF82 7SN Caerphilly
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ebbw Vale

Address
4,0 mi
VICTORIA BUSINESS PARK WAUNLWYD
NP23 8AN EBBW VALE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Hidden Canyon - Welsh valley hidden from view

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 18:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Elise Harris

Found out about a canyon near by. Had no idea it was there. Google maps https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.7063724,-3.107155,16z Near Pontypool, a canyon hidden at the top of a mountain ...


Resin the tank, drops into position with a bang !

Published: July 17, 2008
Length: 44:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: stilltyd

After ashort trip on a tractor, Resin in dropped into his hole, After being rotated through 180 degrees he is ready to store rainwater. see http://www.heurist.freeserve.co.uk/main/Resin/index.htm.


Cardiff Morris dance Upton Hanky at the Cross Oak Inn, Penmaen. 31st July 2012.

Published: August 01, 2012
Length: 40:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris

Ann Webb was born in Upton St. Leonards, in Gloucestershire. 20 miles away, in Upton Upon Severn, was born James Ellis. They married and on the 24th November 1806 Ann gave birth to their ...


Ebbw Vale Slug hunt

Published: April 27, 2009
Length: 51:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BilgeProductions

Trip to South Wales on 3rd February 1987 in search of what were at the time a new sub class 37 - the 37/9's. The Aberbeeg signalman obligingly provided a cup of tea and told us what was about...


arriva trains wales

Published: October 28, 2012
Length: 34:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Batty

newbridge 21st august 2009 1653 ebbw vale to cardiff 150282.


River Bridge under construction

Published: July 14, 2008
Length: 58:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: stilltyd

New Bridge near Bethany and Coach and horses, as well as the the new miners memorial.


Mad Kids 2

Published: May 26, 2009
Length: 07:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: tuxterboii

The 2nd edittion to Mad Kids on my old channel Tuxter2k7 This was filmed in Treowen in Newbridge which is in South Wales. A copy of this is on my sisters channel gawjuss99. I was filming and...


Resident Evil 2 - Claire B Full Walkthrough - Rank A Normal Mode HD

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 05:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kldavies10

My Full Walkthrough of Claire B in HD.


green valley motoX helmet cam

Published: August 12, 2008
Length: 23:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lloyd Adams

my first ride at green valley moto x track and first video with my action cam.


The Swallow

Published: March 07, 2008
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: didthepiercer

This is my second video for you tube staring our Royal Python Hera, she is now just over 2 yrs old and feeding well on frozen prey.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

St Illtyd

For the Welsh saint, see Saint Illtyd. St Illtyd is a hamlet near Aberbeeg, in south-east Wales, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It is situated on the mountain road between Pontypool and Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent. It rests at about 1200 feet above sea level. The Royal Mail postcode is NP13 2AY. St.

Located at 51.7106, -3.1332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Blaenau Gwent

Gwynllwg

Gwynllŵg was a kingdom of mediaeval Wales and later a Norman lordship and then a cantref.

Located at 51.685, -3.154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cantrefs, History of Newport, Kingdoms of Wales, History of Monmouthshire, Marcher lordships, States and territories established in the 5th century

Llanhilleth railway station

Llanhilleth railway station is a railway station on the Ebbw Valley Railway and serves the village of Llanhilleth, Wales. The original Llanhilleth railway station was opened by the Great Western Railway on 1 October 1901, but it was closed on the 30th April 1962 (Quick's Station Chronology) The present station is situated slightly to the East of the old one and reopened on 27 April 2008, nearly three months after services between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Parkway railway station commenced.

Located at 51.7003, -3.13703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Blaenau Gwent, Railway stations opened by Network Rail, Railway stations opened in 2008, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations

Aberbeeg railway station

Aberbeeg railway station served the village of Aberbeeg in Monmouthshire, Wales. It was the junction where the lines from Newport to Brynmawr and Ebbw Vale divided.

Located at 51.7094, -3.14452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of Monmouthshire, Disused railway stations in Blaenau Gwent, Former Great Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1850, Railway stations closed in 1962

Abertillery railway station

Abertlllery railway station was a station which served Abertillery, in the Welsh county of Monmouthshire.

Located at 51.7306, -3.13845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Disused railway stations in Blaenau Gwent, History of Monmouthshire, Proposed railway stations in Wales

Abertillery and District Hospital

Abertillery and District Hospital was a community hospital in Aberbeeg, near Abertillery with approximately 91 full and part-time staff. It was latterly operated by the Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board. It was founded in 1922 and closed in 2008. It had 52 beds in three ward areas: Gilbert Strachen Ward had 18 beds, providing respite care, long-term inpatient care and interim care to patients waiting to move to residential or nursing homes.

Located at 51.7086, -3.14889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct hospitals in Wales, Hospitals established in 1922

Crumlin Viaduct

The Crumlin Viaduct was a railway viaduct located above the village of Crumlin in South Wales, originally built to carry the Taff Vale Extension of the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway (NA&HR) across the Ebbw River.

Located at 51.6804, -3.13958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Caerphilly county borough, History of Monmouthshire, Railway bridges in Wales, Viaducts in Wales, Demolished bridges in Wales

Six Bells Colliery

Six Bells Colliery was a coal mine located near Aberbeeg, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

Located at 51.7196, -3.13344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in Wales, Underground mines in Wales, Buildings and structures in Blaenau Gwent


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Aberbeeg