Heritage & History
Llancaiach Fawr,
Nelson
Step back in time, as far back as 1645 in fact. Welcome to
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, a house belonging to Colonel Pritchard at
the height of the civil war. His servants will be there to
welcome you to show you around the house and tell you tales of life
in the 17th century.
Shire Hall, Monmouth
Shire Hall is a Grade I listed building, standing at the
heart of the pretty market town of Monmouth. During its
lifetime, it has served as a town hall, prison and
courthouse. In 1839 it was the scene of the infamous
Chartists trial, which saw leader John Frost receive a sentence of
transportation to Australia. Visitors can visit the
re-constructed courtroom and go down to the cells to see for
themselves where Frost and his fellow campaigners were held.
Rhondda Heritage Park, Trehafod
Discover the story of black gold as you explore one of the area's
finest mining museum. The Rhondda Heritage Park is based on
the site of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery and visitors can get
a taste of what life was like underground with a tour in the
company of an ex-miner.
Bedwellty House,
Tredegar
Completely restored and renovated, Bedwellty House is a fine
example of a regency villa that was once the grand home of the
Master of Tredegar Ironworks. Surrounded by beautiful
parkland, the house was used as a meeting point for the local town
council and was where Aneurin Bevan, founder of the NHS, took his
first steps into politics.
Roman Town, Caerleon
Hard to believe that the small town of Caerleon, a short drive
from Newport, was once one of the most important towns in the Roman
Empire. The legacy of this time can still be seen today as
the town still has the remains of its amphitheatre, barracks and
baths. There's also a museum telling the story of the area.
Tintern Abbey, Tintern
Standing on the banks of the River Wye in the pretty village of
Tintern, it's hard to imagine a more tranquil setting for one our
biggest historical attracions. The abbey was built in the
12th century by an order of Cistercian monks who lived
in there for 400 years.
Transporter Bridge, Newport
Suspended in a gondola, 242 feet below the gantry and high above
its muddy waters, crossing the River Usk at Newport has never been
so much fun. The century old Transporter Bridge is one of
only eight bridges of this type remaining anywhere in the
world. Built to allow ships to sail up the river, the
bridge's imposing towers are a well known landmark on the Newport
skyline.
Tredegar House, Newport
Tredegar House is located on the outskirts of Newport. The
mansion dates from the 17th century and is one of the
most important manor houses in Wales. Now owned by the
National Trust, the house is set in 90 acres of beautiful
parkland.