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The Lion Hotel

41 Broad Street, Blaenavon
Rated 8.2 in 404 reviews

The Lion Hotel in Blaenavon, United Kingdom, is a warm and inviting boutique hotel nestled in the heart of a town recognized for its rich industrial heritage and scenic landscapes. This charming establishment, set amidst the picturesque surroundings of South Wales, offers a distinct blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The hotel is ideally situated for those wishing to explore Blaenavon's World Heritage landscape, with its array of attractions including the Big Pit National Coal Museum and the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park just a short drive away.

The Lion Hotel prides itself on providing a personalized and intimate experience for its guests, characterized by friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Each room is tastefully decorated and well-equipped, ensuring a comfortable retreat after a day of exploration or business engagements. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities designed for relaxation, including cozy lounges and a well-maintained garden area.

Dining at The Lion Hotel is a delight, with its on-site restaurant offering a menu that highlights local produce and seasonal flavors. The hotel’s bar serves as a perfect spot to unwind, featuring a curated selection of wines and local ales.

Whether visiting Blaenavon for its historical significance, natural beauty, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, The Lion Hotel offers an excellent base, combining convenience and comfort in a uniquely charming package. Its boutique ambiance and attention to detail make it a preferred choice for discerning travelers looking for more than just a place to stay.

Michelin Restaurants in Blaenavon and near The Lion Hotel

Blaenavon Ironworks
Blaenavon Ironworks
Former ironworks transformed into a museum
380m / 420yd
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Former coal mine and industrial heritage museum in Blaenavon in south-east Wales, United Kingdom
1.4km / 0.85mi
Balance Tower, Blaenavon Ironworks
Balance Tower, Blaenavon Ironworks
Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom
450m / 490yd
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
250m / 280yd
War Memorial, Church Road (Ne Side)
War Memorial, Church Road (Ne Side)
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon. Set back from the pavement on the corner between Church Road and High Street, within the precinct of the Workmen's Hall and Institute.
230m / 250yd
Coity House
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon. Situated to the south-west of the tyre mill, and to north-west of the Forge Side residential area.
1km / 0.65mi
Storage Shed
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
470m / 0.29mi
Gilchrist Memorial
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
480m / 0.3mi
Blast Furnaces
Blast Furnaces
Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom
0.5km / 0.31mi
Chain Store
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
0.5km / 0.32mi
Calcining Kilns
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
0.5km / 0.31mi
Park Street Methodist Church
Park Street Methodist Church
Wesleyan chapel in Blaenavon
190m / 210yd
Blaenavon Workmen's Institute
Blaenavon Workmen's Institute
Workmen's hall and former cinema in Blaenavon, Wales
190m / 210yd
Blaenafon Community Museum
Museum in Blaenavon, Wales
220m / 240yd
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Baptist chapel in Blaenavon
200m / 220yd
Bethlehem Congregational Chapel
Bethlehem Congregational Chapel
Independent chapel in Blaenavon
110m / 130yd
English Baptist Chapel
English Baptist Chapel
Former Baptist chapel in Blaenavon
100m / 110yd
Chapel School
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
120m / 130yd
Former Westlake's Brewery
Grade II listed building in Abersychan. Situated on the E bank of the Afon Lwyd below the main road; to south of Forge Row.
3.1km / 1.9mi
Former colliery engine house at ETM Steel Fabrication
Grade II listed building in Abersychan. On the south-east side of the Varteg to Llanhilleth mountain road at The British. The engine house backs onto the road and faces the yard behind.
5km / 3.1mi
Former British Ironworks Office And Foundry Quadrangle
Former British Ironworks Office And Foundry Quadrangle
Building in Abersychan, United Kingdom
5.3km / 3.3mi
British Colliery Pumping Engine House
Grade II listed building in Abersychan. On the site of the British Ironworks about 100m north east of the former British Ironworks office and foundry quadrangle.
5.3km / 3.3mi
High Street Baptist Church
High Street Baptist Church
Grade II listed building in Abersychan, built backing into the hillside on a high platform with stone retaining wall and iron railings on a site overlooking Cwmsychan
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ebenezer Chapel
Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Blaina
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Parish church in Blaina, Gwent
5.4km / 3.3mi
Blaenau Gwent Methodist Chapel
Primitive Methodist chapel in Blaenau Gwent County Borough
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church
Church in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales
6km / 3.7mi
Ebenezer Baptist Chapel
Ebenezer Baptist Chapel
Chapel in Abertillery
5.8km / 3.6mi
Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel
Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel
Baptist chapel in Abergavenny
5km / 3.1mi
Parish Church of St Faith, Llanfoist
Parish Church of St Faith, Llanfoist
Grade II listed building in Llanfoist, Monmouthshire, on the western edge of the village and set in the slope of the circular churchyard with a lime avenue. The churchyard entrance is at the junction of Llanellen Road and the B4246 Merthyr Road
5.4km / 3.4mi
Abergavenny Castle
Abergavenny Castle
Grade I listed building in Abergavenny. Ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
6.8km / 4.2mi
Priory Church of St Mary, Abergavenny
Priory Church of St Mary, Abergavenny
Church in Abergavenny
7km / 4.4mi
Church of Our Lady and St Michael, Abergavenny
Church of Our Lady and St Michael, Abergavenny
Church in Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
7.2km / 4.5mi
The Folly Tower
The Folly Tower
Folly in Wales
7.7km / 4.8mi
Guardian - mining memorial
Guardian - mining memorial
Statue
7.1km / 4.4mi
Bailey Park
Park in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Parish Church of St Elli
Parish Church of St Elli
Church in Llanelly, Monmouthshire
6.2km / 3.9mi
St Bartholomew's Church
St Bartholomew's Church
Church in Llanover, Monmouthshire, Wales
6.5km / 4mi
St Cadoc's Church
St Cadoc's Church
Church in Llangattock-juxta-Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Llanwenarth, Monmouthshire, Wales
6.3km / 3.9mi
Abergavenny Presbyterian Church
Abergavenny Presbyterian Church
Grade II listed building in Monmouthshire, on the east side of Pen-y-pound, some 30m north from the junction with Park Road and one of the varied group of historic buildings on the main north-eastern access to Abergavenny
7.1km / 4.4mi
Linda Vista Gardens
Linda Vista Gardens
Urban park in Abergavenny, Wales
6.5km / 4mi
King Street Baptist Chapel
Baptist chapel in Abertillery
6.2km / 3.8mi
Abertillery War Memorial
Abertillery War Memorial
Grade II listed building in Abertillery. Prominently sited on narrow fork between junction of Queen Street and Somerset Street, set within large railed enclosure.
6.2km / 3.9mi
Church of Saint John the Divine
Grade II listed building in Pen Tranch, in Wainfelin just N of the junction of Penywain Road and Wainfelin Avenue
7.9km / 4.9mi

What to do in Blaenavon and near The Lion Hotel

Blaenavon Ironworks
Blaenavon Ironworks
Former ironworks transformed into a museum
380m / 420yd
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Former coal mine and industrial heritage museum in Blaenavon in south-east Wales, United Kingdom
1.4km / 0.85mi
Balance Tower, Blaenavon Ironworks
Balance Tower, Blaenavon Ironworks
Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom
450m / 490yd
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
250m / 280yd
War Memorial, Church Road (Ne Side)
War Memorial, Church Road (Ne Side)
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon. Set back from the pavement on the corner between Church Road and High Street, within the precinct of the Workmen's Hall and Institute.
230m / 250yd
Coity House
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon. Situated to the south-west of the tyre mill, and to north-west of the Forge Side residential area.
1km / 0.65mi
Storage Shed
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
470m / 0.29mi
Gilchrist Memorial
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
480m / 0.3mi
Blast Furnaces
Blast Furnaces
Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom
0.5km / 0.31mi
Chain Store
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
0.5km / 0.32mi
Calcining Kilns
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
0.5km / 0.31mi
Park Street Methodist Church
Park Street Methodist Church
Wesleyan chapel in Blaenavon
190m / 210yd
Blaenavon Workmen's Institute
Blaenavon Workmen's Institute
Workmen's hall and former cinema in Blaenavon, Wales
190m / 210yd
Blaenafon Community Museum
Museum in Blaenavon, Wales
220m / 240yd
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Baptist chapel in Blaenavon
200m / 220yd
Bethlehem Congregational Chapel
Bethlehem Congregational Chapel
Independent chapel in Blaenavon
110m / 130yd
English Baptist Chapel
English Baptist Chapel
Former Baptist chapel in Blaenavon
100m / 110yd
Chapel School
Grade II listed building in Blaenavon.
120m / 130yd
Former Westlake's Brewery
Grade II listed building in Abersychan. Situated on the E bank of the Afon Lwyd below the main road; to south of Forge Row.
3.1km / 1.9mi
Former colliery engine house at ETM Steel Fabrication
Grade II listed building in Abersychan. On the south-east side of the Varteg to Llanhilleth mountain road at The British. The engine house backs onto the road and faces the yard behind.
5km / 3.1mi
Former British Ironworks Office And Foundry Quadrangle
Former British Ironworks Office And Foundry Quadrangle
Building in Abersychan, United Kingdom
5.3km / 3.3mi
British Colliery Pumping Engine House
Grade II listed building in Abersychan. On the site of the British Ironworks about 100m north east of the former British Ironworks office and foundry quadrangle.
5.3km / 3.3mi
High Street Baptist Church
High Street Baptist Church
Grade II listed building in Abersychan, built backing into the hillside on a high platform with stone retaining wall and iron railings on a site overlooking Cwmsychan
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ebenezer Chapel
Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Blaina
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Parish church in Blaina, Gwent
5.4km / 3.3mi
Blaenau Gwent Methodist Chapel
Primitive Methodist chapel in Blaenau Gwent County Borough
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church
Church in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales
6km / 3.7mi
Ebenezer Baptist Chapel
Ebenezer Baptist Chapel
Chapel in Abertillery
5.8km / 3.6mi
Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel
Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel
Baptist chapel in Abergavenny
5km / 3.1mi
Parish Church of St Faith, Llanfoist
Parish Church of St Faith, Llanfoist
Grade II listed building in Llanfoist, Monmouthshire, on the western edge of the village and set in the slope of the circular churchyard with a lime avenue. The churchyard entrance is at the junction of Llanellen Road and the B4246 Merthyr Road
5.4km / 3.4mi

About Blaenavon

Blaenavon, located in South Wales, offers a range of activities and attractions that reflect its rich industrial heritage and natural beauty. One of the key highlights is the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area showcases the history of coal mining and iron production, and visitors can explore the remnants of the industrial past.

Another significant site is the Big Pit National Coal Museum, where you can descend into a real coal mine and learn about the life of miners. The museum provides an insightful look into the coal mining industry and its impact on the local community. For those interested in history, the Blaenavon Heritage Centre offers exhibitions and information about the town's development and its role in the industrial revolution.

Outdoor enthusiasts may appreciate the Blaenavon Mountain, which features various walking trails that provide picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. The area is also part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it ideal for hiking and enjoying nature.

For a taste of local culture, the town hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, reflecting its community spirit. The local pubs and cafes offer a chance to experience traditional Welsh hospitality and cuisine.

Overall, Blaenavon is a destination that combines industrial history with natural beauty, making it appealing for both history enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.




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