A brand-new interactive heritage tour has been launched at Llanhilleth Miners Institute as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations, offering visitors a fresh way to explore the building’s rich mining and community history.

The initiative marks a major milestone for the historic Institute, which has long stood as a cultural and social landmark in the heart of the local mining community. To commemorate 120 years since its establishment, an interactive heritage experience has been developed and designed to bring the past to life in a more engaging and accessible format.

The tour explores community stories spanning the last 120 years - stories that have helped shape this magnificent building and the generations connected to it. It offers just a taste of the rich and varied history of the Institute and its place at the heart of local life. To discover more, visitors are encouraged to explore the Heritage Centre, where the full story of the building and its community can be experienced in greater depth.

A key feature of the project is its focus on personal storytelling. Rather than presenting history as static information, the tour is brought to life by the Institute’s friendly ghost.

The goal is to ensure the Institute remains relevant for future generations while honouring its past. By combining traditional heritage preservation with modern digital storytelling, the new tour transforms the building into a living historical environment.

As the anniversary celebrations continue, the interactive heritage tour stands out as a central attraction - bridging 120 years of history with new technology to keep the story of Llanhilleth’s mining community alive.

Visit the Heritage page of the website to experience the tour for yourself.