Gwent Travel Guide

The monastic ruins of Tintern Abbey are nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty and can boast 900 years of history in their walls. This was the first Cistercian abbey built in Wales and only the second in Britain, and despite now being exposed to the elements, it remains one of the most stunning surviving examples of gothic architecture in the country.

Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres.

Venture below the surface of the earth to tour an old coal mine and to learn about the history of mining in Wales.

Enjoy a round of golf in Newport at Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Chepstow Racecourse is situated in Monmouthshire in south-east Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley. The track is a great point of interest in the UK and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Learn about the events happening in David Broome Event Centre during your trip to Newport. Visit the shops and lively bars in this quaint area.

Learn about the events happening in International Convention Centre Wales during your trip to Newport. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sugar Loaf Mountain during your travels in Llanfoist.