Free Adventures in Monmouthshire

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   Clydach Ironworks and picnic site

   Address

   Clydach Recreation Ground, Quarry Road, Clydach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 0LR

   countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Clydach, Abergavenny

   Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a picnic area on site.

   

2. 

   Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

   Address

   Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NG

   Telephone

   01633 892167

   Abergavenny

   The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51.5 km) through idyllic scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park

   

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   Chepstow Museum

   Address

   Chepstow Museum, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

   Telephone

   01291 625981

   chepstowmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Chepstow

   Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre. It's open 11am - 4pm every day except Monday and Wednesday.

   

4. 

   Kitty's Orchard Nature Reserve

   Address

   Gwehelog, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1EB

   Telephone

   01600 740600

   info@gwentwildlife.org

   Usk

   Kitty's Orchard contains a tranquil woodland and flower-rich meadow managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust.

   

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   Hen Gwrt Moated Site (Cadw)

   Address

   Llantilio Crossenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TD

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Abergavenny

   Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, later used as a hunting lodge. Only the moat now remains.

   

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   Caldicot Castle and Country Park

   Address

   Caldicot Castle, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU

   Telephone

   01291 420241

   caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Caldicot

   Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. Entry is free.

   

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   Springdale Farm Nature Reserve

   Address

   Llanllowell Lane, Coed-Cwner, Llangwm, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NF

   Telephone

   01600 740600

   info@gwentwildlife.org

   Llangwm, Usk

   Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional wildlife-friendly farming practices

   

8. 

   Lower Minnets Field

   Address

   Minnetts Lane, Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3US

   Telephone

   01600 740600

   info@gwentwildlife.org

   Caldicot

   Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

   

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   Shire Hall Museum, Monmouth

   Address

   Shire Hall, Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY

   Telephone

   01600 775257

   Shirehall@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Monmouth

   Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales. It is a Grade I listed, classically designed building in Agincourt Square at the top of Monnow Street.

   

10. 

    Warren Slade and Park Redding Woods

    Address

    Thornwell, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5TF

    Telephone

    01633 644850

    countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

    Chepstow

    Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at the lower end of The River Wye Gorge at Chepstow.

    

11. 

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

    Address

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan, Pound Lane, Caerwent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AY

    Telephone

    07813 264429

    Caerwent, Caldicot

    This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

    

12. 

    Dixton Embankment Nature Reserve

    Address

    Dixton, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SR

    Telephone

    01600 740600

    info@gwentwildlife.org

    Monmouth

    Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.

    

13. 

    Wyeswood Common

    Address

    Penallt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

    Telephone

    01600 740600

    info@gwentwildlife.org

    Monmouth

    Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye Valley.

    

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    White Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    White Castle, Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UD

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Abergavenny

    Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.

    

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    Linda Vista Gardens

    Address

    Linda Vista Gardens, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5DL

    Abergavenny

    Linda Vista Gardens is a small public park next to Castle Meadows, with easy access to Abergavenny Town Centre.

    

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    Church of St Illtyd

    Address

    Old Abergavenny Road, Mamhilad, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 8RH

    Pontypool

    Medieval church first mentioned in c1100 but likely 14th century in origin.

    

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    Abbey Mill Wye Valley Centre

    Address

    Abbey Mill Wye Valley Centre, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    Telephone

    01291 689346

    info@abbeymill.com

    Tintern

    Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill site of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131, Abbey Mill offers a relaxed setting for your enjoyment.
    

    

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    Monmouth Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Monmouth

    Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.

    

19. 

    Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum

    Address

    Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum, The Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

    Telephone

    01600 772175

    moncasmus@icloud.com

    Monmouth

    This small volunteer-run museum, with free admission, tells the story of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers - the only present-day regiment to have survived from the Militia.

    

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    Castle Meadows

    Address

    Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5DL

    Telephone

    01633 644850

    countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

    Abergavenny

    In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside meadow, next to the River Usk, with bordering trees, small copses, streams and ponds.

    

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