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Blaenafon Info Information on events in and around Blaenavon/Blaenafon
Techniquest Techniquest, Cardiff
Roman
Legion Museum, Caerleon
Roman Museum Caerleon
Southern
Wales Attractions
Large listing of visitor attractions in the area including special
offers
G-Force
Karting
Go karting near Pontypool.
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Trust Information on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Family activities to enjoy inside and out
The area offers a wide range of activities to
suit all ages, physical abilities and energy levels. Your hosts are
the best resource as they have wide local knowledge and can provide
an extensive range of local brochures. However, to whet your appetite
here are a number of options for you.
Greenmeadow Community Farm, Cwmbran
An exciting day out for all the family.Traditional
farm animals and rare Welsh breeds, some of which you can hand feed
and touch.See the newborn lambs and watch a cow being milked. a huge
range of activities, attractions and demonstrations.
Big Pit, Blaenavon
A real colliery which closed as recently as 1980.Take
a free guided tour underground led by an ex-miner - not a simulation.On
the surface explore the colliery buildings and exhibition as well as
the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway. This is all part of the World Heritage
Site
Techniquest, Cardiff Bay
A science discovery centre featuring hands-on
exhibits and live demonstrations. Have fun firing a rocket, forecasting
the weather and launching a hot air balloon amongst many other experiences.
Roman Museum and Amphitheatre, Caerleon
A 50 acre fort was established here in AD75 and
today is one of Europe's most fascinating and well preserved Roman sites.
You can see the excavated remains of the barrack block and the bath
house, and close by a well preserved amphitheatre. The Roman Legionary
Museum has an extensive range of exhibits and reconstructions of what
life would have been like for a Roman Legionaire.
St Fagan's Museum of Welsh Life, Cardiff
One of Europe's biggest and most exciting open-air
museums containing 500 years of Welsh history. Buildings have been transported
here from all over Wales and rebuilt to illustrate Wales' rich heritage.
Highlights include a row of iron workers' cottages furnished in different
periods, and a 1930's farmstead. Traditional crafts are also demonstrated
and a variety of events take place throughout the year. Admission is
free.
Goytre Wharf, Llanover
This 8 acre site is situated at the lower end
of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. Here you can enjoy woodland and canal
bank walks,childrens activities, or visit the Heritage Activity and
Study Centre. Boats can also be hired on a daily basis.
Tredegar House, Newport
The 17th century Tredegar House is the finest
historic house in South Wales, and the former home of the Morgan family.
Guided tours are available around the house or there are beautiful parklands
and gardens to explore.
Royal Forest of Dean
The Royal Forest of Dean lies on the English
side of the River Wye and offers spectacular walks through the ancient
forest, a sculpture trail at Beechenhurst, and the Speechhouse which
used to be the Verderers Court but is now an hotel.
Clearwell Caves, Clearwell
Iron ore has been mined at Clearwell Caves for
thousands of years. You can go down the mine to see the ancient workings
and the iron oxide deposits, some of which are still mined today to
be used as coloured pigments.
Kingfisher Cruises, Symonds Yat East
Enjoy the beauty of the River Wye on a Kingfisher
Cruise boat, a 40 minute trip through the Wye Valley below the magnificent
Yat Rock. When you have finished have some refreshment at one of the
various cafes or pubs, and then walk or drive to Yat Rock to see the
panoramic views and the nesting perigrine falcons.
Canoe on the Wye
The Wye can be canoed throughout the year. You
can do a half or a whole day, with or without a guide/instructor.