Bristol Airport 1 hr 11
White Castle (18 min)
History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (37 min)
Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (32 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (39 min) Abergavenny Museum (25 min)
Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (37 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (29 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (40 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Ysgyryd Fawr (34 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Perrygrove Railway (28 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Goodrich Castle (23 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Clearwell Caves (29 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Raglan Castle (16 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Puzzlewood (29 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (19 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. | 
