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The Winding House Museum in New Tredegar has been awarded for its education programmes for local schools.

The museum, which houses an original Victorian winding engine, as well as a range of exhibitions showcasing the history of Caerphilly County Borough, has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2022.

It is one of around 200 sites in the UK to hold the award. Other recipients include museums, galleries, historic buildings and gardens, archives, libraries, places of worship and zoos.

The venue, which was built around a 19th century Grade II* listed winding house and steam winding engine, forms part of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Museum and Heritage Service.

The council’s deputy leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, said it was a “fantastic achievement for the Winding House and for us as a council,” and thanked everyone involved.

He said the museum “acts as a hub for the local community, as well as a visitor destination and centre for learning”.

Cllr Pritchard added: “This prestigious award reflects the variety of educational opportunities offered by the Winding House, combined with the commitment and dedication of the team responsible.”

Susan Walker, Lead Assessor for the Sandford Award, said: “The Winding House Museum continues to offer children high quality, hands on learning experiences at a unique site.

“The excellent school workshops have been carefully and thoughtfully planned, and whether delivered onsite, online or by outreach, are done so professionally, giving children of all ages the opportunity to engage with history in a memorable, exciting and interesting way.”