Things to Do in South Wales

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   St Illtyd's Church

   Address

   Llanhilleth, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2AY

   Telephone

   01495 355937

   alyson.tippings@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

   Abertillery

   A restored medieval church, originally built by the white monks of the Cistercian Abbey at Llantarnam. The church gives a rare glimpse into the pre-industrial history of the South Wales Valleys.

   

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   Torfaen Museum

   Address

   Park Road, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6JH

   Telephone

   01495 752036

   pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com

   Pontypool

   The Museum houses a collection of local artefacts with an outstanding display of Japanware, which was made in the town from the middle of the eighteenth century.

   

3. 

   Warren Slade and Park

   Address

   Thornwell, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5TF

   Telephone

   01633 644850

   countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Chepstow

   Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at the lower end of The River Wye Gorge at Chepstow.

   

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   Monmouth Castle (Cadw)

   Address

   Monmouth, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Monmouth

   Monmouth Castle ruin is tucked away in a lane off Monmouth’s main shopping street. Strategically located at crossings of the River Wye and River Monnow, only a few fragments remain of this once-important castle.

   

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   White Castle (Cadw)

   Address

   Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, NP7 8UD

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Abergavenny

   Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.

   

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   Caldicot Castle and Country Park

   Address

   Church Road, Caldicot, NP26 4HU

   Telephone

   01291 420241

   caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Caldicot

   Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home.

   

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   Hen Gwrt Moated Site (Cadw)

   Address

   Llantilio Crossenny, Abergavenny, NP7 8TD

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Abergavenny

   Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, later used as a hunting lodge. Only the moat now remains.

   

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   Black Rock Picnic Site

   Address

   Black Rock Road, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

   Telephone

   01291 623772

   chepstow.tic@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Blackrock picnic area Black Rock is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the two Severn Bridges.

   

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   Greenmeadow Community Farm

   Address

   Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 5AJ

   Telephone

   01633 647662

   greenmeadowcommunityfarm@torfaen.gov.uk

   Cwmbran

   Greenmeadow Community Farm has been a working farm for over 250 years. Set in 120 acres, we have a range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close.

   

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    Abertillery & District Museum

    Address

    Market Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1AH

    Telephone

    01495 211140

    abertillerymuseum@tiscali.co.uk

    Abertillery

    Discover the history and heritage of the Abertillery area at Abertillery and District Museum.

    The collection is arranged as a journey through time with many interactive exhibits. Artefacts from a Stone Age axe to Arthur Scargill's Cap.

    

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    Newport Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Newport Castle, Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 1DA

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Newport

    Newport Castle was built in the 14th Century at a strategic crossing point on the River Usk. Though it has largely been swallowed up by the modern-day city, you can still get a sense of Newport Castle’s scale by viewing it from the bridge across the…

    

12. 

    Grosmont Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Monmouthshire

    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.

    

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