Our facilities

Take the tour

Our redevelopment has transformed Woodland Road into a modern, accessible, energy-smart community complex — indoors and out.

Aerial view of Woodland Road Community Hwb and its playing fields

The Hwb at a glance

Open 7 days

87 hours a week when fully operational: 9am–9pm weekdays and Sundays, 9am–midnight Saturdays.

Free on-site parking

A large car park right outside the front door, with good access from the A-roads around Cwmbran.

Accessible throughout

Passenger lift, step-free routes, accessible toilets and an accessible playground — everyone is welcome.

Solar powered

Roof-top solar with battery storage and efficient heating keep the building green and running costs low.

Indoors

The Main Hall & Stage

The centrepiece of the Hwb: a big, bright hall with a full stage, sound system and a beautiful wooden floor.

The hall hosts everything from fitness classes, drama groups and children’s clubs to live events, community celebrations, parties and fundraisers. Doors open onto a balcony overlooking the playing fields.

  • Full stage with a sound system
  • Beautiful hardwood floor and plenty of natural light
  • Adjoining kitchen and bar for events and functions
  • £25 per hour or £150 for an evening event including the bar
Hire the hall
The main hall with stage, tables and chairs set out on the wooden floor

Work & meet

Rooms, offices & studio spaces

Alongside the hall, the redevelopment created a suite of modern, flexible spaces for organisations, businesses and creative projects.

  • Four newly developed office spaces, available on flexible terms
  • Meeting and wellbeing rooms for groups large and small
  • Recording studio — price and availability on enquiry
  • Volunteer Portal Room: free community group meetings when available
  • Welcoming reception area
A newly refurbished lounge and meeting space inside the Hwb

Outdoors

Sport and play on your doorstep

The Hwb sits in a green corner of Croesyceiliog surrounded by playing fields, walkways and the river — with brilliant facilities for every age and ability.

The floodlit Cwmbran 3G pitch from above

Cwmbran 3G Pitch

Floodlit, FIFA-quality 3G football with full run-off, certified to World Rugby standards for full-contact use. Fully automated booking.

Discover Cwmbran 3G
The playground and wider complex from above

Playground

The site’s single biggest draw — a much-loved playground with accessible toilets close by, and further improvements planned.

Families at the Hwb
The rear of the building with solar panels overlooking the playing field

Green Surroundings

Riverside walks, cycle routes and managed green spaces wrap around the site — perfect before or after your visit.

Plan a visit

The annex

Nursery & FoodShare

Day Nursery (ages 0–5)

A friendly nursery operates from our annex building, giving local families high-quality early years care right beside the playground and green spaces.

HWB FoodShare

Our community FoodShare service runs from the annex, supporting hundreds of local families with food and cost-of-living help every year.

See it for yourself

The best way to appreciate the new Hwb is to walk through the door. Call in for a coffee, or arrange a tour and we will show you everything the centre can offer.

Other organisations on site

The covered padel tennis centre beside the 3G pitch

Padel Tennis Centre

Covered courts for the fastest-growing racket sport in the UK. Sheltered from the weather and one of the busiest draws on site.

Ask about padel
Rugby and football pitches beside the Hwb

Rugby & Football Fields

Full-size grass pitches used for rugby and football, packed with fixtures every weekend and home to thriving local clubs.

Pitch enquiries
The bowling green beside the 3G pitch and padel centre

Bowling Green

A beautifully kept green run by the bowls club, part of the Woodland Road family for generations.

Get in touch

Croesyceiliog & Llanyrafon Community Council

The Community Council has offices and chambers within the main building.