ATTRACTIONS IN NP44 2YR
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13.6milesCardiff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF103RB
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales's leading tourist attractions. Situated in the very heart of the capital, alongside city centre shopping and the magnificent Bute Park, the Castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior.
4milesNational Roman Legion Museum
High Street, NP181AE
Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.Built in 1850, the museum became part of Amgueddfa Cymru ' National Museum Wales in 1930.
6.1milesUsk Rural Life Museum
The Malt Barn, New Market Street, NP15 1AU
Based in the historic town of Usk, the Museum aims to conserve and display aspects of the history, heritage and traditions of rural life in the county of Monmouthshire. A recent report on provincial museums described the Usk Rural Life Museum as one of the best of its kind in Britain.
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9.2milesBlaenavon Ironworks
Upland House, North Street, Blaenavon, NP49RN
The Blaenavon Ironworks started production in 1789 and was to become the first purpose built multi-furnace ironworks in Wales. At that time it was on the cutting edge of technology.
9.2milesBig Pit National Coal Museum
Blaenafon, NP49XP
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out.
9.9milesAbertillery and District Museum
The Metropole, High Street, Blaina, NP133BN
The first exhibits to meet the eye are a Stone Age axe and, a particularly fine example of, a Bronze Age Palstave (axe) which were found at Llanerch Padern Cwmtillery. These are set in murals depicting how they were used.
10.3milesWinding House
Cross Street, NP246EG
The Winding House building is approximately 140 years old and is the only original Victorian building remaining on Victoria Dock. It stands as an impressive reminder of what Victoria Dock once was and is a focal point on entering the Dock.
11.1milesRaglan Castle
Raglan, NP152BT
is a late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. The modern castle dates from between the 15th and early 17th-centuries, when the successive ruling families of the Herberts and the Somersets created a luxurious, fortified castle, complete with a large hexagonal keep, known as the Great Tower or the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
11.8milesAbergavenny Museum and Castle
Castle Street, NP75EE
Abergavenny Museum is set in the grounds of a 'ruined' Norman Castle, where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer and a brisk walk on colder days. The museum building was formerly a hunting lodge built by the Marquess of Abergavenny.
12.2milesBrynmawr Museum
Carnegie Building, Market Square, NP234AJ
Brynmawr Museum was created b the community; it is run totally by volunteers and was officially opened in 2003. There has been over 34,000 visitors through its doors to date, including many from overseas.
12.8milesTredegar Local History Museum
Tredegar Library, The Circle, NP223PS
The museum is run by the Tredegar Local History Society, with a fine collection of artefacts reflecting the Blaenau Gwent's Iron, Coal and Quarrying past. The museum also hosts an excellent collection of old photographs.
13.2milesNational Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, CF103NP
Discover art, archaeology and the geological evolution of Wales. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest ' and admission is free!Although not the oldest of Amgueddfa Cymru ' National Museum Wales's buildings, this is the first location of the National Museum of Wales, officially opened in 1927.
14.9milesChepstow Castle
Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP165EZ
The ruins of Chepstow Castle have a spectacular setting on cliffs over the River Wye. This powerful defensive position can best be seen from several points on the English side of the river.
15.7milesSt Fagans National History Museum
St Fagans, CF56XB
A walk around Wales ' from Celtic times to the present day. St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open'air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction.
17.2milesNelson Museum and Local History Centre
New Market Hall, Priory Street, NP253XA
The Nelson Museum was founded in 1924, following the bequest to Monmouth by Lady Llangattock of her collection of material relating to the famous admiral. The museum moved to the current premises (a market hall complex built in the 1830s) in 1969, at which time the local history collections for the town were incorporated.
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17.3milesCyfarthfa Castle
Brecon Road, CF478RE
Cyfarthfa Castle is the former home of the Crawshay family, historical ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Despite appearing superficially to be a fortified building it is a house built in the style of a large mansion.
17.8milesCosmeston Lakes Country Park
Lavernock Road, CF645UY
Cosmeston offers a fine introduction into the countryside and is open all year round. The park has been designed to enable people of all abilities to discover and enjoy the countryside found within the Vale of Glamorgan The country park has a variety of habitats covering over 100 hectares of land and water, with some areas designated a S.
17.8milesBrecon Mountain Railway
Pant Station, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF482UP
Travel in one of our all-weather observation coaches behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer on one of the most popular railways in Wales. At Pontsticill you can alight from the train and visit the Cafe, admire the view across the water to the peaks of the Brecon Beacons, and go for a ramble alongside the reservoir.
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