Things to Do in South Wales

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1. 

   Sugarloaf and Usk Valley

   Address

   Sugarloaf and Usk Valley, Sugarloaf and Usk Valley National Trust, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LA

   Telephone

   01874 625515

   brecon@nationaltrust.org.uk

   Abergavenny

   Managed by the National Trust, the Sugarloaf is one of the highest peaks in Monmouthshire and offers fantastic walks & views overlooking Abergavenny.

   

2. 

   The Kymin

   Address

   The Round House, Monmouth, NP25 3SF

   Telephone

   01600 719241

   kymin@nationaltrust.org.uk

   A charming 18th-century Round House and Naval Temple standing proudly atop a prominent hill, the Kymin and its nine acres of pleasure grounds overlooks Monmouth and the beautiful Wye Valley.

   

3. 

   RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve

   Address

   RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport, NP18 2BZ

   Telephone

   01633 636363

   newport-wetlands@rspb.org.uk

   Nash

   Newport Wetlands is a partnership between the RSPB and Natural Resources Wales. This nature reserve offers a haven for wildlife on the edge of the city.

   

4. 

   Coral Welsh Grand National

   Address

   Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE

   Telephone

   01291 622260

   info@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk

   Chepstow

   Get ready for the Coral Welsh Grand National 2024! This historic event at Chepstow Racecourse, established in 1949, is the highlight of Welsh racing.

   

   

   

5. 

   Belle Vue Park

   Address

   Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2NG

   Telephone

   01633 656656

   info@newport.gov.uk

   Newport

   Just outside Newport City Centre, Belle Vue Park has beautiful Victorian features. It was originally a donation from Lord Tredegar towards the end of the 19th Century, and with typical flair he didn’t skimp on the design or the landscaping.

   

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   Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw)

   Address

   High Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AE

   Telephone

   01633 422518

   CaerleonFortressBaths@gov.wales

   Caerleon

   The site of the 50-acre (20.3ha) Roman legionary fortress of Isca, the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from about A.D. 75. Impressive remains of the fortress baths, amphitheatre, barracks, and fortress wall.

   

7. 

   Old Station Tintern

   Address

   Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

   Telephone

   01291 689566

   oldstationtintern@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Chepstow

   The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.

   

8. 

   Big Pit: National Coal Museum

   Address

   Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP

   Telephone

   0300 111 2 333

   bigpit@museumwales.ac.uk

   Blaenavon

   Discover Wales' rich mining heritage in this award-winning interactive museum is set in the Blaenafon Industrial Landscape and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   

9. 

   Wye MTB

   Address

   Brecon & Monmouthshire, NP25 5AY

   Telephone

   07887998795

   info@wyemtb.co.uk

   Established in 2010 by two passionate mountain bikers, WyeMTB aims to educate, encourage and enhance mountain bike participation in and around the Wye Valley

   

10. 

    Caerwent Roman Town

    Address

    Caerwent, Caldicot, NP26 5BA

    Telephone

    01443 336000

    cadw@wales.gov.uk

    An archaeologist’s paradise. Tribal capital of the Silures (Venta Silurum) - impressive fourth-century walls standing up to 17 feet (5.2m) high. Excavated houses, forum-basilica and a Romano-British temple also remain.

    

11. 

    Inspire2Adventure

    Address

    Wyastone Business Park,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SR

    Telephone

    01600 891515

    info@inspire2adventure.com

    Monmouth

    Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP), Kayaking, Gorge Scrambling, Rock Climbing & more. Fun and exciting adventure days out in and around the stunning Wye Valley Monmouthshire exploring river, rock and gorge. Great for all, family & friends.
    

    

12. 

    Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

    Address

    Church Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AE

    Telephone

    01495 742333

    blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk

    Blaenavon

    The small town of Blaenavon and its surrounding landscape at the head of the Eastern Valley of Torfaen.

    

13. 

    Whitestone (NRW)

    Address

    Wye Valley Woodlands, NP16 6NF

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

    Whitestone lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy pleasant walks that take in a number of fantastic views across the Wye Valley

    

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    Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve (NRW)

    Address

    Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve, Newport, NP18 2BZ

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

    Newport

    Newport Wetlands is a partnership between Natural Resources Wales, Newport City Council and the RSPB. This nature reserve offers a haven for wildlife on the edge of the city.

    

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    Chepstow Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Town Centre, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

    Chepstow

    Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle is a history lesson in stone. A massive and mighty medieval fortress in a spectacular setting overlooking the River Wye.

    Price

    Price £5.80 per child to £27.40 per family

    

16. 

    Tyleri Trails

    Address

    Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1YL

    Telephone

    01495355937

    alyson.tippings@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

    Blaenau Gwent

    9 walking trails based from 4 hubs exploring the rich history and folk lore of the area.

    

17. 

    Tredegar House & Gardens

    Address

    Pencarn Way, Newport, NP10 8TW

    Telephone

    01633 815880

    tredegar@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Newport

    Set in a beautiful 90 acre park, Tredegar House is one of the best examples of a 17th century Charles II mansion in Britain. With 3 walled gardens and 90 acres of parkland to explore, Tredegar House is a full day out for all the family.

    

18. 

    Raglan Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    raglancastle@gov.wales

    Monmouthshire

    Remains of impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89.
    Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.

    

19. 

    Blaina Heritage Museum

    Address

    Blaina Institute, High Street, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3BN

    Telephone

    01495 292025

    alyson.tippings@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

    High Street, Blaina

    A Museum which has many artifacts including mining memorabilia, military memorabilia, local history and a Victorian kitchen.

    

20. 

    Tintern Abbey (Cadw)

    Address

    Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    TinternAbbey@gov.wales

    Chepstow

    Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.

    

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