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Usk Town Centre: There are a number of antique shops, a shop for angling needs and licences, a Rural Life Museum and a ruined Norman castle with panoramic views of the Usk Valley. In late June each year, Usk holds an Open Garden Competition, with many prize-winning landscaped and flower gardens. Usk has won 'Britain in Bloom' three times and has represented Britain twice at the European Entente Florale. Please see http://www.gardensofwales.org.uk/historic for more details.
Usk Grass Ski Centre
Red Dog Craft Centre
Raglan Castle: Built in 1435 by Sir William ap Thomas, a 10-minute drive away.
Llandegveth Reservoir: For fishing and boating.
Usk Gliding Club
Clytha Castle Folly and Picnic Site or Clytha Historic Gardens
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Cwmbran Community Farm: Ideal for children.
Abergavenny Town Centre: Historic Market Town. Famous food festival.
Griffithstown Railway Museum
Wentwood: Ideal for for horse riding, walking, cycling, picnics etc.
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
Pontypool Park and Dry Ski Slope
Big Pit Heritage Site: Includes a disused coal mine, open to visitors as a tourist attraction.
Caerleon Town Centre: This ancient Roman settlement includes an amphitheatre, barracks and Roman baths. There is also the National Roman Legion Museum.
Monmouth Town Centre: Historic Market Town.
Newport City Centre: With a Riverfront Theatre and Museum and Transporter Bridge.
Caldicot Castle
Chepstow Castle
Cardiff City Centre: The capital city of Wales, including the Millenium Stadium for football and rugby matches as well as music concerts, plus excellent shopping and restaurants.
Cardiff Bay: Includes waterfront pubs and cafes, boat trips, and Doctor Who Exhibition Centre.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA, PLEASE SEE: http://www.visitwales.com |