Things to Do in South Wales

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1. 

   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.

   

2. 

   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.

   

3. 

   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.

   

4. 

   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.

   

5. 

   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

   

6. 

   National Roman Legion Museum

   Address

   National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1AH

   Telephone

   0300 111 2 333

   roman@museumwales.ac.uk

   Caerleon

   Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.

   

7. 

   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.

   

8. 

   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.

   

9. 

   Llandegfedd Lake

   Address

   Llandegfedd Lake, Llandegfedd Reservoir, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0SY

   Telephone

   01633 373401

   llandegfedd@dwrcymru.com

   New Inn

   The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside. Its stylish restaurant has panoramic views of the reservoir and watersports activities and is open 7 days a week.

   

10. 

    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.

    

11. 

    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.

    

12. 

    Newport Museum and Art Gallery

    Address

    John Frost Square, Newport, NP20 1PA

    Telephone

    01633 656656

    museum@newport.gov.uk

    Newport

    Explore Newport's history and discover the story of Newport’s geological, archaeological and historical development. The Art Gallery is dedicated to the display of oil paintings and changing exhibitions of a variety of media and themes.

    

13. 

    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.

    

14. 

    The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre

    Address

    Kingsway, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1HG

    Telephone

    01633 656757

    enquiries@newportlive.co.uk

    Newport

    The Riverfront Arts Centre offers a diverse range of live entertainment, workshops and free exhibitions.

    

15. 

    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.

    

16. 

    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.
    

    

17. 

    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.

    

18. 

    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.

    

19. 

    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.

    

20. 

    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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