Bristol Airport 1 hr 12
Greenmeadow Community Farm (24 min) Abergavenny Museum (11 min) Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion (29 min) Remains of a luxury Roman baths close to an ancient amphitheatre where gladiators once wrestled. Raglan Castle (18 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum (19 min) Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (11 min) Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. Blorenge (18 min) With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Big Pit National Coal Museum (14 min) Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. National Roman Legion Museum (28 min) Museum with kids' activities in 50-acre Roman fort with barracks and renowned amphitheatre remains. White Castle (23 min) History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Ysgyryd Fawr (20 min) Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (23 min) Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Pontypool Park (17 min) Abergavenny Market (11 min) Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (10 min) Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. |