Things to Do in South Wales

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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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   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.

   

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   The Priory Monmouth

   Address

   Priory Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NX

   Telephone

   01600 712034

   office@monmouthpriory.net

   Monmouth

   The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings in Monmouth. Completely renovated a few years ago, the Priory offers very modern facilities for a variety of gatherings.

   

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   Spirit of Wales

   Address

   16A Maesglas Industrial Estate, Newport, Gwent, NP20 2NN

   Telephone

   01633 965035

   events@spiritofwales.com

   Newport

   Visit our Spirit of Wales distillery in Newport in the south of Wales. Our guided tour includes welcome drinks on arrival, followed by a brief background of our distillery and the venue, which captures the essence of our Celtic heritage.
   

   

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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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   Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway

   Address

   Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9ND

   Telephone

   01495 792263

   info@pbrly.co.uk

   Pontypool

   The line is the highest and steepest in the country, climbing through the Blaenavon World heritage site and the wild and dramatic moorland landscape under the brooding Coity mountain.

   

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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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   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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   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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    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.

    

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    Chepstow Racecourse

    Address

    Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE

    Telephone

    01291 622260

    info@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk

    Chepstow

    Chepstow Racecourse has it all - beautiful countryside, a friendly charming atmosphere, and an impressive racing pedigree.

    

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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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