Things to Do in South Wales

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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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   Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum

   Address

   Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum, The Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

   Telephone

   01600 772175

   curator@monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk

   Monmouth

   This small volunteer-run museum, with free admission, tells the story of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers - the only present-day regiment to have survived from the Militia.

   

3. 

   Skenfrith Castle (Cadw)

   Address

   Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Abergavenny

   One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.

   

4. 

   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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   Monmouth Canoe Centre

   Address

   Castle Yard, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

   Telephone

   01600 716083

   info@monmouthcanoe.co.uk

   Monmouth

   Monmouth Canoe offer canoeing on the River Wye for families, youth and adult groups in Canadian canoes and single kayaks by the half-day or longer. Overnight canoe camping or B+B trips planned for up to a week's canoeing.

   

6. 

   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…

   

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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.

   

8. 

   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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   Chepstow Museum

   Address

   Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

   Telephone

   01291 625981

   annerainsbury@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Chepstow

   Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.

   

10. 

    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.

    

11. 

    Pontypool Park

    Address

    Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB

    Telephone

    01495 766754

    lauren.gregory@torfaen.gov.uk

    Pontypool

    Pontypool Park is locally known as the People’s Park, covering some 64 hectares with several historical features - including Italian Gardens, Ice Houses, Folly Tower and Shell Grotto.

    

12. 

    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.

    

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