Things to Do in South Wales

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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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   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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   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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   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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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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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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   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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   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 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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    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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    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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