Things to Do in South Wales

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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.

   

2. 

   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. 

   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.

   

4. 

   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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   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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   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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   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.

   

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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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   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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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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