Bristol Airport 1 hr 6
Blorenge (19 min) With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (20 min) Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum (14 min) Raglan Castle (15 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (24 min) Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Greenmeadow Community Farm (20 min) White Castle (22 min) History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. National Roman Legion Museum (24 min) Museum with kids' activities in 50-acre Roman fort with barracks and renowned amphitheatre remains. Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion (24 min) Remains of a luxury Roman baths close to an ancient amphitheatre where gladiators once wrestled. Ysgyryd Fawr (21 min) Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Big Pit National Coal Museum (24 min) Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre (25 min) This iconic, 1906 bridge over River Usk features a suspended ferry & a towering pedestrian walkway. Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (21 min) Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. Pontypool Park (12 min) Abergavenny Museum (12 min) Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. |