Gwent is a preserved county in southeast Wales with historical ties to the ancient Kingdom of Gwent and Monmouthshire, maintaining cultural and ceremonial significance.
Newport city centre in Wales is a vibrant area featuring extensive shopping streets, historic markets, modern retail complexes like Friars Walk and Kingsway Shopping Centre, and notable buildings like Chartist Tower. Visitors can enjoy indoor shopping, dining, and leisure activities alongside cultural and historic attractions.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow an interactive folklore adventure around Tredegar House, completing challenges and deciding the fate of the characters. The experience is designed for children aged 7 and over and imaginative adults, and draws on Welsh folklore and storytelling.
Blaenafon Ironworks is a historic industrial site showcasing the remains of blast furnaces, foundry, and worker cottages that played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution with engaging exhibitions and outdoor exploration. Visitors can learn about the ironworks' impact on the world and explore both indoor exhibits and extensive outdoor industrial ruins, plus enjoy amenities like a gift shop and refreshments.
Tretower Castle is a Grade I-listed ruined castle in Powys, Wales, featuring a 12th-century motte and bailey design with a prominent 13th-century cylindrical keep and stone bailey walls with towers. Visitors can explore the historic ruins set in a triangular plan, reflecting its medieval military origins.
Monmouth Castle is a historic Norman castle ruin located in Monmouth, Wales, known as the birthplace of King Henry V. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of the castle and learn about its significance during the English Civil War, alongside a regimental museum housed in nearby Great Castle House.
Monmouth is a historic market town in Monmouthshire, Wales, known for its medieval castle, Roman roots, and vibrant cultural scene including festivals, theatres, and museums. It offers picturesque settings on the River Wye and Monnow and is a popular centre for walking and tourism.
Isca Augusta in Caerleon, Wales, is the site of a Roman legionary fortress with extensive archaeological remains including an amphitheatre, bath house, barracks, and fortress walls, complemented by the National Roman Legion Museum showcasing artifacts from the site.
Caerleon is a historic town in Newport, Wales, known for its significant Roman legionary fortress remains, rich medieval history, and strong Arthurian legend connections. It offers visitors a walkable town centre with museums, cultural festivals, riverside walks, and numerous historic landmarks.
Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
Tredegar House is a grand 17th-century Carolean mansion near Newport, Wales, set within 90 acres of landscaped gardens. Once the home of the influential Morgan family, it is a Grade I listed historic property managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the richly restored mansion and its extensive gardens, with a history spanning over 500 years. The venue has also been used for various filming productions and hosted an annual classic car show.
Caerphilly Castle is a large medieval concentric castle in Wales, known for its significant water defenses including artificial lakes and moats. It is the largest castle in Wales and among the largest in the UK, featuring historic gatehouses, a Great Hall, and notable ruins, managed by Cadw as a tourist attraction.
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle in Tongwynlais, Wales, built atop medieval ruins and featuring lavish Victorian interiors designed by William Burges. Visitors can explore the castle's historic rooms and surrounding beech woodland, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest, with opportunities for walking and nearby golf. The castle is managed by Cadw and open to the public, offering a distinctive blend of indoor architectural grandeur and outdoor natural beauty.