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.
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.
Kingsway Centre is a large undercover shopping mall in Newport city centre featuring a range of shops, cafes, and convenient parking, adjacent to cultural and transit hubs.
Friars Walk is a multi-level shopping and leisure complex in Newport city centre featuring high street shops, eateries, a cinema, a bowling alley, and a soft play area, making it suitable for families and visitors looking for indoor entertainment.
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.
Blaenavon is a historic Welsh town famous for its industrial heritage as part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site. It offers museums like Big Pit National Coal Museum, historic ironworks, and scenic walking opportunities in a picturesque setting.