Open Doors - Tredegar Town Clock

Tredegar Town Clock opens its very small door (in fact, it may well be one of the smallest doors to open in Wales this year) on Saturday 7 September 2024. The annual opening of the Town Clock takes place between 10am and 12 noon. 

Situated in The Circle, Tredegar NP22 3PS, it was built in 1858 as the result of a bazaar held by Mary Elizabeth Davies, the wife of the manager of Tredegar Ironworks, Mr. R.P. Davis, who lived in Bedwellty House at the time. At 72 feet tall, and built of cast iron, it is the tallest free­standing iron clock in the UK. The Clock dominates The Circle in Tredegar and has been a gathering place for celebrations ever since it was built.

Open Doors events gives everyone the chance to explore historic buildings and sites free of charge, especially those not normally open to the general public, and Tredegar Town Council is delighted to open the door of the Town Clock, Tredegar, for this annual event. As part of the Open Doors celebrations, all visitors will receive a certificate, having accessed the Town Clock and chosen to climb the interior ladders - therefore a moderate degree of mobility and appropriate footwear / clothing should be worn.

Address - Tredegar Town Clock, The Circle, Tredegar, NP22 3PS.
Map Reference: SO10NW
Grid Reference: SO1416008840

Directions - head west on A465, take exit towards A4048, stay on A4048 until reaching The Promenade D'Orvault / B4256, continue to follow B4256 until reaching The Circle.

Car parking is recommended at the public car park located by the bus station at the rear of Commercial Street, but there is limited parking available at the rear of Coronation Street which is within a 3 minute walk.

Public transport, X4 bus from Abergavenny and/or Merthyr Tydfil. Please contact http://www.traveline-cymru.info/ for further details.

The Circle is within 5 minutes walking distance from the bus station located at the rear of Commercial Street, Tredegar. Buses also stop around The Circle, depending on the route they operate on.

Access via steps and ladders, and so visitors need to have good mobility and be suitably attired.

No booking required.