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Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum (4 miles)

Amgueddfa Pontypoll Museum tells the tale of the Torfaen Valley across the years. Housed in a charming Georgian stable block at Pontypool Park House, the museum uses special events and temporary exhibitions to draw a picture of everyday life and people in the area.

Tel: +44 (0)1495 752036
Web: www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/Torfaenmuseum.htm

Blaenavon Ironworks (4 miles)

Blaenavon Ironworks is regarded as one of the best preserved in Europe. As home to the 18th Century Ironworks, Blaenavon has a long history of iron and coal production. It wasn’t until the arrival of the steel industry that the area saw the boom times begin to tail off. The success of the iron and coal industries is reflected in the fact that at the time of building, Blaenavon Iron Works represented the very cutting edge of blast furnace technology. However, it’s not just the technological innovation that’s detailed here. The human element is also explored with insight into what it was like to be part of this industry.

Tel: +44 (0)1495 792615
Web: www.blaenavontic.com

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/BlaenavonIronworks.htm

Brecon Mountain Railway (15 miles)

The Brecon Mountain Railway is amongst the most popular of Welsh railways. Departing Pant station, it runs through the picturesque countryside of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Vintage steam trains draw the weather-proof observation coaches past Taf Fechan to Dol-y-Gaer. You can see old locos being repaired, enjoy amazing views while you picnic or simply browse the shop for a souvenir before picking up a coffee or snack.

Tel: +44 (0)1685 722988
Web: www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/breconmountainrailway.htm

Raglan Castle (6 miles)

Raglan Castle is the last of the wealth of Welsh fortifications built in the Middle Ages as part of the territorial struggles of the time. Despite echoes of cousins like Beaumaris and Caernarfon, Raglan dates from more peaceful times, its raison d’etre being more status than protection. That said, it has seen its fair share of conflict. Cromwell laid siege to it in the 17th Century Civil War. While he finally did take it, the siege proved to be one of the longest to have been undertaken. Despite Cromwell largely demolishing it, Raglan is still one of the most impressive Medieval castles.

Tel: +44 (0)1291 690228
Web: www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/RaglanCastle.htm

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Offering some of the finest wines made from Abergavennys very own Sugarloaf Slopes grapes. Return from the Vineyard to taste the fruits of your labour at the onsite coffee shop and visitor centre.

Tel: +44 (0)1873 853066

The Beaufort Arms

Traditional family run pub situated in the centre of Gilwern village, Sunday lunches are not to be missed.

Tel: + (0)1873 832235

The Town Hall and Market

(Tuesdays and Saturdays) - expect to find anything from fresh fruit and vegetables to quality clothes.

Usk Rural Life Museum (6 miles)

The Usk Rural Life Museum is located in an old malt barn and outbuildings. It traces how life was in this border area of Wales from the mid 19th Century to mid 20th. Items in the museum were gathered by local folk driven by the will to preserve the tools which supported their daily lives. Both farm life and that of artisans like wheelwrights are detailed. There are gadgets and artefacts from across the century, ranging from household items to pieces from World War II.

Tel: +44 (0)1291 673777
Web: www.uskmuseum.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/UskRuralLifeMuseum.htm