What's on in Waun Goch

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Waun Goch.

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Community

Volunteers Needed for Cwrt Mytton Gardening Project

Delivering services to Abertillery, Blaina, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Nantyglo and Tredegar

Wed 22 JulRassau Community Centre(0.7mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Oakdale Silver Band

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music at the bandstand in Bedwellty Park! Entry is FREE and no booking is necessary. This FREE concert is part of the Summer Bandstand Concert programme that has been organised by Tredegar Town Council. For more information call Tredegar Town Council on 014

Sun 26 Jul15:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.1mi)

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Community

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Prepare for launch at Bedwellty House and train like a real astronaut! In our exciting Mission to Mars: Astronaut School, young space explorers will discover the science behind space travel and astronaut training through fun, hands-on challenges. Explore NASA’s surprising link with nappies T

Thu 30 Jul10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.1mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - 'Hiya Butt! Bay'

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Mon 3 AugBig Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

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Community

Around £20

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Join us at Abertillery Sports Centre for our next Hyrox Games! Eight stations - 6 minutes per station - 2 minutes break: Shuttle Run Ski Erg Rowing Machine Sled Push (40kg men / 30kg women) Broad Jump Burpees Farmers Carry (24kg men / 16kg women) Weighted Lunge (20kg men / 10kg

Fri 7 Aug17:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.1mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Community

Around £16

Breakfast with the Princesses

Back to All Events Join us for a magical morning of singing, dancing, and sparkle-filled fun with Aurora and Rapunzel! Our princesses can’t wait to welcome your little ones for an enchanting start to the day. Children will enjoy a delicious, cooked breakfast along with a special royal treat, while adults can relax with a bacon or sausage roll and a pastry treat on the side. It’s the perfect family event for making memories, meeting the princesses, and starting the day with a little bit of magic. £16 per child

Sat 8 Aug10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.1mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - Wrestling

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 11 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

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BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £34

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Hand build your very own tea-light fairy house in strong stoneware clay at Bean & Bread in Rogerstone.

Sun 16 Aug04:30@ Melanie Made Mud(3.3mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - Coal Rocks

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 18 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

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Community

Around £30

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

The Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon is back for 2026 at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre! This triathlon is ideal for beginners and features a range of races, including a Junior Aquathlon for children aged 8 - 14 years: Relay Event: 400m Swim, 10km Cycle & 2.5km Run (£30 per person) S

Sun 23 Aug14:30Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.1mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Event : Butty Bear

Butty, the coolest bear in Blaenafon, will be 'chilling' with us throughout the Summer at Big Pit, so come along to say ‘shwmae’ and have a selfie!

Mon 24 AugBig Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

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Likely freeCinema

Event : More to Life than Work - Cinema

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 25 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Forensic Science Workshop: The Great Chocolate Robbery

A crime has been committed… and we need junior detectives to crack the case at Bedwellty House! In this exciting Forensic Science Workshop, children will use real scientific techniques to solve The Great Chocolate Robbery. Investigate clues using forensic science Examine fingerprints Analyse

Thu 27 Aug10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.1mi)

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Community

First Day of Term 2026/27

Right then — First Day of Term 2026/27 at Brynmawr Foundation School. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Tue 1 SeptBrynmawr Foundation School(1.9mi)

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Community

Year 7 & 11 Pupils Return

Year 7 & 11 Pupils Return at Brynmawr Foundation School. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 3 SeptBrynmawr Foundation School(1.9mi)

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Community

All Pupils Return

One for the diary — All Pupils Return at Brynmawr Foundation School. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Fri 4 SeptBrynmawr Foundation School(1.9mi)

via Brynmawr Foundation SchoolLocal gem

Community

Around £15

Hospice Big Hike

Take on an unforgettable hiking challenge this September and help support what matters most in our community. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, challenge yourself alongside fellow supporters, and raise vital funds to...

Sat 5 SeptHospice of the Valleys Charity Shops(1.3mi)

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Venues with events near Waun Goch

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre1.1 miles away Brynmawr Foundation School1.9 miles away Rassau Community Centre0.7 miles away

More about Waun Goch

Gwent, Wales

Waun Goch is in south-east Wales, where valleys, market towns and community venues sit close together. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Waun Goch events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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