Bristol Airport 49 min
Newport Museum and Art Gallery (11 min) Victorian building with displays on local history from Roman times, natural history and art gallery. RSPB Newport Wetlands (16 min) Wetland reserve for bird spotting and nature trails, plus sleek visitor centre and kids' play area. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (20 min) Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Caerphilly Castle (32 min) Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Caldicot Castle (20 min) Restored Norman castle with wooded grounds and a country park with kids' events, shop and tea-room. Caerleon Amphitheatre (5 min) Striking historic site featuring the remains of an ancient open-air Roman theater. Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion (4 min) Remains of a luxury Roman baths close to an ancient amphitheatre where gladiators once wrestled. National Roman Legion Museum (4 min) Museum with kids' activities in 50-acre Roman fort with barracks and renowned amphitheatre remains. Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust (35 min) Restored 1869 pier with a Japanese pagoda & glass restaurant for seaside picnics & candlelit dining. Pont hafren (13 min) Long motorway suspension bridge crossing the River Severn between England & Wales. Tredegar House (17 min) House museum set in a 17th-century mansion with period furnishings & art, walled gardens & tea room. National Trust Clevedon Court (32 min) Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre (10 min) This iconic, 1906 bridge over River Usk features a suspended ferry & a towering pedestrian walkway. |