Cwmbran Stadium has been well supported by the Sports Council for Wales which has resulted in its offering an excellent sporting facility in the Torfaen area. There is an international standard athletics track, a sports hall with eight courts,...

Greenmeadow Community Farm is open to visitors of all ages as well as schools and offers a hands-on, educational experience that is both interesting and fun. The farm has a wide variety of animals including sheep, goats, cattle, tortoises,...

There are no hard and fast rules set by this art centre and gallery as to what style it is involved in promoting and exhibiting. Throughout the year visitors will find a series of different exhibitions that are usually...

This farm is open to the public and offers local people and visitors to the area a chance to see how a farm in this region works and the way that people involved in this industry work. Explore the...

These seven miles take you past an ancient hill fort, mythical wood carvings and views over hills and valleys. It’s a perfect place for lunch, with barbecues overlooking breathtaking vistas and picnic benches nestled in the forest. Children can learn...

The ironworks would have once been the most important industry in this area of Wales and, although it is no longer in service, the heritage that is associated with it, and the way that it shaped the community, is still...

Gelligroes Mill is a traditional example of industry in this area of the country, and would have at one time played an extremely important part in the way that people lived here. A fantastic piece of architecture, visitors are...

The Griffithstown Railway Museum is housed in a former Great Western Railway goods shed and has been completely restored. It now has a variety of railway memorabilia and model railways for enthusiasts to enjoy. Visitors can see a...

Newport Castle was built in the 14th Century and was extensively destroyed by Owain Glyndwr. The remains stand on the banks of the river Usk surrounded by main roads and the railway line and is largely unappreciated. However,...

The Newport City Live Arena started its life as an Odeon cinema and is the only example of classic Art Deco style to be found in Newport. It was designed by the architect Harry Weedon and was built in...

Over 250,000 years of history is on display at this excellent museum at the heart of Newport in South Wales. The many different civilisations that have conquered this area are explored in one of a range of exhibitions....

Pontypool Park is known locally as the People’s Park. There is something for people of all ages to enjoy in the park which stretches across 150 acres. There is a leisure centre within the grounds, tennis courts, a...

The new Riverfront arts centre in Newport has been long awaited in the city. There are two theatres that offer diverse forms of entertainment ranging from drama and comedy to dance and opera. The centre also provides workshop...

The Transporter Bridge in Newport is one of only seven transporter bridges left in the world and is fully operational. Designed by the French architect, Ferdinand Arnodin, and built in 1906, it is now a Grade I listed structure....