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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   Ty Mawr & the Roundhouse Towers

   Address

   Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4YF

   Telephone

   01495 355937

   alyson.tippings@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

   Ebbw Vale

   The Round Towers at Roundhouse Farm in Nantyglo, Wales, were built by industrialists Crawshay and Joseph Bailey, who, by the early 19th century controlled much of the iron resources in the region.

   

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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.

   

4. 

   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.

   

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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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   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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   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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   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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    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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    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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    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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    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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