Ebbw Vale
in Blaenau Gwent of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.777 and -3.208 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 46' 37" and W -3° 12' 28"
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: 06:50 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 8:28 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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent (Wales) with it's 33,068 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 133 mi (or 215 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ebbw Vale is now 06:50 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Ebbw Vale, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cardiff International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 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 13 mi (or 20 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 16 mi (or 26 km). away. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brynmawr, Cwm, Bargoed, Blackwood and Pengam. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dragon Inn Crickhowell

Address
6,3 mi
47 High Street
NP8 1BE Crickhowell
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bear Crickhowell

Address
6,4 mi
High Street
NP8 1BW Crickhowell
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 0:00


Ebbw Vale

Address
1,4 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.

Ebbw Vale The works (history of Ebbw Vale)

Published: November 17, 2013
Length: 37:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kristian Van Markey

A documentary showing the history of the works and the town from 1790 - 2002. All rights go the the creator of the video.


Ebbw Vale Branch - the first weekend

Published: February 13, 2008
Length: 36:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MikeDragon87

9th & 10th February 2008 was the first weekend on the new branch to Ebbw Vale from Cardiff run by Arriva Wales.


Ebbw Vale RFC v Maesteg 1969 and Penarth 1970 (Part 2)

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 55:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Turner

Ebbw Vale RFC v Maesteg 23/09/1969 (Home - Welfare Ground) Ebbw Vale RFC v Penarth 01/02/1970 (Away) Part 1.


Ebbw Vale Classic Bus Show 2012

Published: July 25, 2012
Length: 49:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 3VTVwales

Come and take a trip back in time as Ebbw Vale hosts the Classic Bus Show 2012.


Around the Clubs - Episode 6 - Ebbw Vale Junior Netball Club

Published: August 16, 2012
Length: 24:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 3VTVwales

'Around the Clubs' returns to 3VTV in style with the Junior Netball Club from Ebbw Vale.


Hanggliding from Ebbw Vale, South Wales

Published: January 14, 2010
Length: 59:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Gosling

This flight lasted about 30 minutes, in which time I flew across a couple of the South Wales valley's and then back to the take-off site. The video has been increased to 8 times normal speed...


Y Domen Fawr - Ebbw Vale

Published: August 15, 2010
Length: 03:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nigel Bond

Ebbw Vale and Cwm from Y Domen Fawr.


Steelworks Memories

Published: July 11, 2012
Length: 58:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 3VTVwales

The former workers at Ebbw Vale Steelworks share their memories with us of their time there.


Playing In The Inversion Layer

Published: March 24, 2012
Length: 15:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: freeflyer71

(Watch in HD). A little vid of me playing in the inversion layer near home in Ebbw Vale.


Who Are FireGarden?

Published: December 12, 2012
Length: 44:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FireGardenStoves

An advertisement about our new shop in Festival Park Outlet Shopping & Leisure, Ebbw Vale. Why don't you pop in yourself and find out how you can save 50% on those rising energy bills. http://www.c.


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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.

Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent is a county borough in South Wales, sharing its name with a parliamentary constituency. It borders the unitary authority areas of Monmouthshire and Torfaen to the east, Caerphilly to the west and Powys to the north. Its main towns are Abertillery, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and Tredegar.

Located at 51.7758, -3.19639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blaenau Gwent, Principal areas of Wales, County boroughs of Wales

Blaenau Gwent (UK Parliament constituency)

Blaenau Gwent is a county constituency in South Wales, represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. The current MP is Nick Smith of the Labour Party.

Located at 51.777, -3.195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in South Wales, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1918, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1983, Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent (Assembly constituency)

Blaenau Gwent is a constituency of the National Assembly for Wales. It elects one Assembly Member by the first past the post method of election. Also, however, it is one of eight constituencies in the South Wales East electoral region, which elects four additional members, in addition to eight constituency members, to produce a degree of proportional representation for the region as a whole.

Located at 51.777, -3.195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Assembly for Wales constituencies in the South Wales East electoral region, Gwent, 1999 establishments in Wales, Constituencies established in 1999

Ebbw Vale Town railway station

Ebbw Vale Town railway station has been identified as a possible future terminus for the Ebbw Valley Railway in Wales. Under the proposals of stage two of the project a half-hourly service would be introduced and a two-platform station would be built to act as the northern terminus of the line close to the old British Steel General Office Site part of "the Works" development.

Located at 51.782, -3.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Blaenau Gwent, Proposed railway stations in Wales

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan is the hospital opened in October 2010 to replace the old Ebbw Vale Hospital, which closed at the end of 2005. It cost £34 million and stands on the site of the former Ebbw Vale Steelworks. The hospital is managed by the Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board. It was the first NHS hospital to be built in England or Wales with 100% single room, ensuite facilities to help control infection and improve privacy.

Located at 51.779, -3.204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Wales, NHS Wales hospitals, Buildings and structures in Blaenau Gwent

Eugene Cross Park

Eugene Cross Park is a rugby and cricket ground in Ebbw Vale, Wales. In November 1919 the Ebbw Vale Welfare Association was formed and bought the "Bridgend Field". The 6 acres of land became known as the Welfare Ground, and in 1973 its name was changed to its present title in honour of Sir Eugene Cross, the influential and long-standing Chairman of the Welfare Trustees.

Located at 51.7853, -3.20639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in Wales, Cricket grounds in Wales, Welsh Cup final venues, Visitor attractions in Blaenau Gwent, Stadiums in Wales

Ebbw Vale Steelworks

Ebbw Vale Steelworks was an integrated steel mill located in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Developed from 1780, by the late 1930s it had become the largest steel mill in Europe. Nationalised after World War II, as the steel industry changed to bulk handling, iron and steel making was ceased in the 1970s, as the site was redeveloped as a specialised tinplate works.

Located at 51.7702, -3.20088 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ironworks and steelworks in Wales, Buildings and structures in Blaenau Gwent, Corus Group, History of Monmouthshire, 1789 establishments in Wales, 2002 disestablishments in Wales

Ysbyty’r Tri Chwm

Ysbyty’r tri Chwm is a community hospital in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, catering for the mental health needs of people over 65. The hospital is managed by the Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board. It was created when Pen-y-Fal Hospital, Abergavenny closed in 1996. There is one day hospital Oak Parc and one day centre called Ash Parc which operate Monday to Friday.

Located at 51.7919, -3.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Wales, NHS Wales hospitals, Buildings and structures in Blaenau Gwent


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ебу Вейл, Glyn Ebwy, Ebu Veilis, Еббу-Вейл