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The first new town in Wales (designated 1949), Greenmeadow Community Farm, the Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran Stadium, and a South Wales valley town that's been continually reinventing itself since designation
A little history
Cwmbran was Wales's first new town, designated in 1949 to provide employment and housing for the mining valleys communities. The town was built with a distinctive town centre shopping precinct. Llantarnam Abbey, a Cistercian foundation later used as a convent, is a significant heritage building.
Greenmeadow Community Farm is excellent for families. Llantarnam Abbey grounds for walking. The town centre has been significantly improved with the Cwmbran Shopping Centre. Cwmbran Stadium for athletics events.
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The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The shopping centre has food options. Local Torfaen and Monmouthshire produce nearby.
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Cwmbran is a place in Torfaen known for the first new town in Wales (designated 1949), Greenmeadow Community Farm, the Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran Stadium, and a South Wales valley town that's been continually reinventing itself since designation. Cwmbran was Wales's first new town, designated in 1949 to provide employment and housing for the mining valleys communities. The population is around 47,000.
The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The shopping centre has food options. Local Torfaen and Monmouthshire produce nearby.
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