ATTRACTIONS IN CF81 8QX
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15.3milesCardiff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF103RB
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales's leading tourist attractions. Situated in the very heart of the capital, alongside city centre shopping and the magnificent Bute Park, the Castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior.
1.2milesWinding House
Cross Street, NP246EG
The Winding House building is approximately 140 years old and is the only original Victorian building remaining on Victoria Dock. It stands as an impressive reminder of what Victoria Dock once was and is a focal point on entering the Dock.
4.9milesTredegar Local History Museum
Tredegar Library, The Circle, NP223PS
The museum is run by the Tredegar Local History Society, with a fine collection of artefacts reflecting the Blaenau Gwent's Iron, Coal and Quarrying past. The museum also hosts an excellent collection of old photographs.
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5.7milesAbertillery and District Museum
The Metropole, High Street, Blaina, NP133BN
The first exhibits to meet the eye are a Stone Age axe and, a particularly fine example of, a Bronze Age Palstave (axe) which were found at Llanerch Padern Cwmtillery. These are set in murals depicting how they were used.
7.3milesCyfarthfa Castle
Brecon Road, CF478RE
Cyfarthfa Castle is the former home of the Crawshay family, historical ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Despite appearing superficially to be a fortified building it is a house built in the style of a large mansion.
7.4milesBrynmawr Museum
Carnegie Building, Market Square, NP234AJ
Brynmawr Museum was created b the community; it is run totally by volunteers and was officially opened in 2003. There has been over 34,000 visitors through its doors to date, including many from overseas.
7.6milesBig Pit National Coal Museum
Blaenafon, NP49XP
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out.
8.3milesBlaenavon Ironworks
Upland House, North Street, Blaenavon, NP49RN
The Blaenavon Ironworks started production in 1789 and was to become the first purpose built multi-furnace ironworks in Wales. At that time it was on the cutting edge of technology.
8.5milesBrecon Mountain Railway
Pant Station, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF482UP
Travel in one of our all-weather observation coaches behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer on one of the most popular railways in Wales. At Pontsticill you can alight from the train and visit the Cafe, admire the view across the water to the peaks of the Brecon Beacons, and go for a ramble alongside the reservoir.
12.6milesAbergavenny Museum and Castle
Castle Street, NP75EE
Abergavenny Museum is set in the grounds of a 'ruined' Norman Castle, where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer and a brisk walk on colder days. The museum building was formerly a hunting lodge built by the Marquess of Abergavenny.
13.8milesNational Roman Legion Museum
High Street, NP181AE
Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.Built in 1850, the museum became part of Amgueddfa Cymru ' National Museum Wales in 1930.
14.4milesUsk Rural Life Museum
The Malt Barn, New Market Street, NP15 1AU
Based in the historic town of Usk, the Museum aims to conserve and display aspects of the history, heritage and traditions of rural life in the county of Monmouthshire. A recent report on provincial museums described the Usk Rural Life Museum as one of the best of its kind in Britain.
14.8milesSt Fagans National History Museum
St Fagans, CF56XB
A walk around Wales ' from Celtic times to the present day. St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open'air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction.
15.1milesNational Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, CF103NP
Discover art, archaeology and the geological evolution of Wales. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest ' and admission is free!Although not the oldest of Amgueddfa Cymru ' National Museum Wales's buildings, this is the first location of the National Museum of Wales, officially opened in 1927.
16.2milesCantref Adventure Farm and Riding Centre
Upper Cantref, LD38LR
We have large indoor play areas and our animal petting farm plus all our great family attractions! For a great kids day out, why not have your birthday party or group visit to Cantref? Open throughout all school holidays, we are one of the top attractions in Wales!Cantref Riding Centre was established over 40 years ago and is the only horse riding centre that goes onto the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. We offer trekking, mountain riding, riding lessons, short riding courses and holiday horse riding breaks in the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.
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17.4milesRaglan Castle
Raglan, NP152BT
is a late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. The modern castle dates from between the 15th and early 17th-centuries, when the successive ruling families of the Herberts and the Somersets created a luxurious, fortified castle, complete with a large hexagonal keep, known as the Great Tower or the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
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