What’s On?
Please note that all events are delivered in the medium of English unless otherwise stated.
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Elsa's Enchanted Tea Time
Join us for a special enchanted tea party this winter at Bedwellty House.
Enjoy a delicious winter themed afternoon tea and a visit from everyone’s favourite ice princess!
Activities will include a sing-a-long, dancing, craft activities, glitter tattoos and photo opportunities.
£28 per child | £18 per adult
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Valentine's Sip & Paint
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day themed Sip and Paint session at Bedwellty House!
We’ll be painting designs onto pebbles for this session.
£15 per person ~ includes sharing pizza platters and a bottle of wine between couples.
Tredegar Frosty Aquathlon Series
Join us at Tredegar Sports Centre for our new Frosty Aquathlon Series, featuring a pool swim and traffic free run.
Adult events (for ages 16+) includes a 400m swim and a 4K run.
Junior events (for ages 8-16) includes a 400m swim and a 1K run.
Entry Fees:
Adults (16+) ~ £40 per person for the series or £15 per race
Juniors (8+) ~ £4 per race
For more information, or to sign up for the events, please call Tredegar Sports Centre on 01495 369226.
On event days, registration will be open from 7.30am - 8am on poolside. All competitors must attend a pre-race safety briefing 5 minutes before the start of each swim wave.
Let's Go Girls! Cowgirl Brunch
Girls, grab your cowboy boots and hats and join us for an afternoon of Yeehaw, country music, line dancing, bottomless brunch and fun!
Dirty Cowgirl will be performing modern country hits and teaching you some basic line dancing moves so you can get your cowgirl groove on!
Fancy dress is optional but encouraged and there will be a prize for the best Cowgirl!
£35 per person ~ includes live entertainment and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks
Over 18s only
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Sugar Loaf at Sunset Experience
Join us and experience the breath-taking beauty of the Sugar Loaf Mountain at sunset!
The Sugar Loaf Walk is one of the best places in South Wales to watch the sunset. The panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons and beyond from the summit at 596 meters are spectacular.
The walk starts at the upper car park and follows a well-marked track around the mountain before heading up a steep grassy section and a few rocky steps. At the top, you will watch the sunset with a hot drink and slice of cake, before the adventure of returning to the bottom in the dark by headtorch begins.
Abertillery, Ebbw Vale & Tredegar Sports Centre Members - £17 per person
Non-members - £22.50 per person
Return transport from Parc Bryn Bach will be provided
Suitable for ages 8 years+
Need a little help to prepare?
Don’t worry – our sports centres can help you get your fitness levels to where they need to with a bespoke trek programme, just ask for the information at one of our sports centres. You’ll get all the support you need from our expert gym staff along the way plus InBody composition scans to help keep you on the right track. Plus, we have many fitness classes to help you to develop the skills you need to take on your challenge and succeed!
Not a member – not a problem! Join us now and we’ll waive the joining fee – simply ask at reception and tell them you’re undertaking the trek challenge.
Tredegar Frosty Aquathlon Series
Join us at Tredegar Sports Centre for our new Frosty Aquathlon Series, featuring a pool swim and traffic free run.
Adult events (for ages 16+) includes a 400m swim and a 4K run.
Junior events (for ages 8-16) includes a 400m swim and a 1K run.
Entry Fees:
Adults (16+) ~ £40 per person for the series or £15 per race
Juniors (8+) ~ £4 per race
For more information, or to sign up for the events, please call Tredegar Sports Centre on 01495 369226.
On event days, registration will be open from 7.30am - 8am on poolside. All competitors must attend a pre-race safety briefing 5 minutes before the start of each swim wave.
The Magical Malvern Hills Trek
Join us and appreciate the inspirational beauty of the Malvern Hills, which inspired JRR Tolkien’s Hobbit books!
The Malvern Hills are located between three English counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, and the highest summit affords a panoramic view of the seven valley hills of Herefordshire, the Welsh mountains, parts of thirteen neighbouring counties and the Bristol channel.
The trek covers a distance of 9.3 miles, with the highest summit being Worcestershire Beacon at 425 meters.
Total Accent: 2,946 meters
Approximate duration: walking 5 hours
Approximate duration including travel: 12 hours
BG Sport Centre Members £47 per person | Non-members £50 per person
This activity is suitable for ages 14 years+
Feel like you’re not quite fit enough to enjoy this trek?
Don’t worry – our sports centres at Abertillery, Ebbw Vale and Tredegar can help you get your fitness levels to where they need to with a bespoke trek programme, just ask for the information at one of our sports centres.
You’ll get all the support you need from our expert gym staff along the way plus InBody composition scans to help keep you on the right track. Plus, we have many fitness classes to help you to develop the skills you need to take on your challenge and succeed!
Not a sports centre member? Not a problem! Join us now and we’ll waive the joining fee – simply contact your local sports centre:
Abertillery 01495 369225 | Ebbw Vale 01495 369227 | Tredegar 01495 369226
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Join us for a delicious afternoon tea to celebrate Mother’s Day at Bedwellty House!
Our afternoon tea includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats served with tea or coffee and followed by a freshly baked scone with jam and cream.
There will also be musical accompaniment throughout the afternoon.
£26 per adult | £18 per child
Mother's Day Sunday Lunch
Join us for a delicious two or three course meal to celebrate Mother’s Day at Bedwellty House!
Adult meals are £24.50 for two courses or £28.50 for three courses.
Children’s meals are £16 for two courses or £18.50 for three courses.
There will also be musical accompaniment throughout the afternoon.
Tredegar Frosty Aquathlon
Join us at Tredegar Sports Centre for our new Frosty Aquathlon Series, featuring a pool swim and traffic free run.
Adult events (for ages 16+) includes a 400m swim and a 4K run.
Junior events (for ages 8-16) includes a 400m swim and a 1K run.
Entry Fees:
Adults (16+) ~ £40 per person for the series or £15 per race
Juniors (8+) ~ £4 per race
For more information, or to sign up for the events, please call Tredegar Sports Centre on 01495 369226.
On event days, registration will be open from 7.30am - 8am on poolside. All competitors must attend a pre-race safety briefing 5 minutes before the start of each swim wave.
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Heritage Talk: By Train into the Heart of the Black Mountains
Join Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum for their first FREE heritage talk of 2025 at Bedwellty House!
By Train into the Heart of the Black Mountains
With guest speaker Bob Burson
FREE entry - no booking necessary
For more information visit the Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum website here
Indoor Nature Craft Session
Join us for some nature themed indoor craft sessions for carers and those they care for.
Contact Elise Hughes to book your FREE place:
Call 07481 077966 or email elsiehughes@smallwoods.org.uk
Off-Site Activity Day
Scale the heights with us and join our Parc Bryn Bach activity team for a day at a near-by indoor climbing centre.
Activities will include indoor climbing, indoor bouldering, abseiling and indoor high ropes - all under the supervision and expert instruction of our activity team.
£25 per person (includes return transport) ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 8-14 years
*Please bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear.
Breakfast with Santa
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special festive breakfast and a visit to see Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park.
£14 per child | £8 per adult
Children will receive a full breakfast with Christmas themed pancakes and a gift from Santa.
Adults will receive a bacon or sausage roll, a Danish pastry and a hot drink.
Sessions start at 10am & 11am
Adventure Activity Day
Enjoy a fun range of adventure activities on both land and water at Parc Bryn Bach this festive season.
Activities are weather dependent and may include the cave, climbing wall, bush craft, orienteering and Tiki SUP.
Suitable for ages 8-14 years
£25 per person ~ book online here
Please note that all activities are undertaken in the medium of English.
Santa Visit
Enjoy a visit to see Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park this December.
Your visit includes warm juice, a cookie and a gift from Santa.
£8 per child
Aneurin the Elf Christmas Party
Join us for some festive fun for children under 8 years of age this Christmas at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre.
Face painting
Disco
Games
Bouncy castle
Stalls
A chance to have a photo with our cheeky elf Aneurin!
£6 per child
Suitable for children under 8 years ~ all children must be accompanied by an adult
Booking is essential ~ call 01495 369227
Christmas Party Night: Kiltics
Join us for a special Christmas Party Night at Bedwellty House and Park
Featuring a delicious two course meal, live band and DJ
£42.50 per person
Paddle Club: Learn to Paddle
Come and join our expert instructors at Parc Bryn Bach and learn the basics of Paddlesports, from sit-on-top kayaks to paddling your own canoe, learn all the skills you need whilst enjoying some winter adventure fun.
All essential equipment is provided, including wetsuit, waterproof, cagoule and all paddling equipment.
Suitable for ages 8+
£6 per person ~ book online here
Christmas Climbing Club
Learn how to climb to new heights with our Christmas Climbing Club!
Join us at Parc Bryn Bach to learn all the basics of climbing – including an understanding of the equipment and clothing, knot tying, climbing techniques, communication plus much more.
Suitable for ages 6-14 years
£7.50 per person ~ book online here
Breakfast with Santa
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special festive breakfast and a visit to see Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park.
£14 per child | £8 per adult
Children will receive a full breakfast with Christmas themed pancakes and a gift from Santa.
Adults will receive a bacon or sausage roll, a Danish pastry and a hot drink.
Sessions start at 10am & 11am
Christmas Party Night: Kiltics
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special Christmas Party Night at Bedwellty House and Park
Featuring a delicious two course meal, live band and DJ
£42.50 per person
Children's Christmas Craft Session
Join us for a fun afternoon of festive arts and crafts as we make Christmas cards at Cwm Library!
This is a FREE activity, but pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Suitable for ages 3 - 11 years.
Please note children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult.
To book your FREE place call Cwm Library on 01495 369606.
Archery in the Dark
Join us for a fun and festive archery session this winter at Parc Bryn Bach!
All equipment will be provided, and our instructors will be on hand to teach you all the basics and arrange some friendly competitions.
Suitable for ages 6+
£4 per person ~ book online here
Christmas Crafts & Stories
Come and join Blaenau Gwent Libraries and Ebbw Fawr Learning Community for a celebration of culture and diversity!
Explore Christmas traditions from around the world through creative crafts and explore engaging stories with characters from the global majority.
There are two FREE workshops on Wednesday 18th December at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre:
Session 1 is from 10am - 11am
Session 2 is from 11.15am - 12.15pm
The goal of these sessions is to provide an enjoyable and educational experience that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters curiosity and understanding among young children and their families.
These FREE workshops are for parents and children aged 1-4 years
Booking is essential as spaces are limited - book online here
Scrooge Meets the Grinch
The Independent Living Skills Music and Drama Class Presents their Christmas production: Scrooge Meets the Grinch.
For one day only! Come and join us for this inspired and fun interpretation of two classic Christmas stories.
Entry is £1 per person - no booking necessary, just pay on the day (cash only).
For more information call 01495 369560.
Santa Visit
Enjoy a visit to see Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park this December.
Your visit includes warm juice, a cookie and a gift from Santa.
£8 per child
Christmas Party Night: Fast Company
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special Christmas Party Night at Bedwellty House and Park
Featuring a delicious two course meal, live band and DJ
£42.50 per person
Christmas Bushcraft
Join us for a fun and festive bushcraft session at Parc Bryn Bach!
Enjoy a Christmas craft session, and then learn some bushcraft skills, enjoying a hot chocolate and s’mores around the campfire.
Suitable for ages 6+
£10 per person ~ book online here
Paddle Club: Learn to Paddle
Come and join our expert instructors at Parc Bryn Bach and learn the basics of Paddlesports, from sit-on-top kayaks to paddling your own canoe, learn all the skills you need whilst enjoying some winter adventure fun.
All essential equipment is provided, including wetsuit, waterproof, cagoule and all paddling equipment.
Suitable for ages 8+
£6 per person ~ book online here
Christmas Climbing Club
Learn how to climb to new heights with our Christmas Climbing Club!
Join us at Parc Bryn Bach to learn all the basics of climbing – including an understanding of the equipment and clothing, knot tying, climbing techniques, communication plus much more.
Suitable for ages 6-14 years
£7.50 per person ~ book online here
Pedalo Hire
Explore the lake at Parc Bryn Bach on one of our pedalos this festive season!
£8 per pedalo ~ includes all safety equipment
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (minimum age 3+)
No booking necessary, simply pay on the day.
Christmas Cave & Climb
Join us for a festive edition of our cave and climb this Christmas at Parc Bryn Bach!
Have fun exploring the tunnels of the cave and then scale the heights of the climbing wall.
£3.50 for one activity, or £7 for two activities ~ Pay half price if you turn up and climb in fancy dress!
No booking necessary, just pay on the day.
Breakfast with Santa
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special festive breakfast and a visit to see Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park.
£14 per child | £8 per adult
Children will receive a full breakfast with Christmas themed pancakes and a gift from Santa.
Adults will receive a bacon or sausage roll, a Danish pastry and a hot drink.
Sessions start at 10am & 11am
Tredegar Express
Join us at Tredegar Sports Centre for a magical children’s Christmas party.
£7 per child
Booking is essential ~ call 01495 369226
Christmas Party Night: Fast Company
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special Christmas Party Night at Bedwellty House and Park
Featuring a delicious two course meal, live band and DJ
£42.50 per person
Archery in the Dark
Join us for a fun and festive archery session this winter at Parc Bryn Bach!
All equipment will be provided, and our instructors will be on hand to teach you all the basics and arrange some friendly competitions.
Suitable for ages 6+
£4 per person ~ book online here
Santa Visit
Enjoy a visit to see Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park this December.
Your visit includes warm juice, a cookie and a gift from Santa.
£8 per child
Christmas Party Night: Noughts & Crosses
** This event is now fully booked **
Join us for a special Christmas Party Night at Bedwellty House and Park
Featuring a delicious two course meal, live band and DJ
£42.50 per person