Things to Do in South Wales

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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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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.

   

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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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    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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