The best preserved example of an 18 century ironworks in Western Europe and centre of the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, nominated by UNESCO. Complete with furnaces, cast houses and ironworkers cottages. The Tourist Information Centre is situated at the Ironworks. Guided tours are available.
North Street,
Blaenavon,
Gwent,
Wales, NP4 9RQ
This impressive 50 acre site, known to the Romans as Isca, was permanent home to the second Augustinian legion from 75AD. Remains include barracks, baths, the fortress wall, and an exceptional amphitheatre. Museum: A Roman fortress was founded at Caerleon about 75AD. The museum now helps modern visitors to see how the Roman legionaries lived in this former outpost of the Empire! See how the soldiers slept and ate, and visit the Amphitheatre where gladiators fought. Children can dress up in full legionary garb and learn more in a special educational centre.
High Street,
Caerleon,
Gwent,
Wales, NP18 1AE
The museum is housed in a former apothecary's dwelling, built in 1796. Displays trace the growth of Chepstow as an important port city, and its subsequent decline and transformation into a busy market town. A collection of 18th and 19th century prints and drawings illustrate the beauty of Chepstow and the Wye Valley.
Bridge Street,
Chepstow,
Gwent,
Wales, NP16 5EZ
A wonderful collection of memorabilia from the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Letters, pictures, weapons, ceramics, and more bring Britain's sea hero to life.
Priory Street,
Monmouth,
Gwent,
Wales, NP25 3XA
Housed in a Georgian stables, the museum traces the history of Torfaen with regularly changing exhibits.
Park Buildings,
Pontypool,
Gwent,
Wales, NP4 6JH
