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Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Discover the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk. This is the borderland where King Arthur ruled, the Romans bathed, the Normans settled, pilgrims worshipped and Turner sketched. Today it offers dramatic landscapes and nature trails, as well as great food. 

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An insider guide to Newport

Newport native Darragh Mortell gives an inside guide to Newport; its history, where to eat, drink.

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  • My place
South Wales

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Must do in and around Chepstow

Discover the highlights of Chepstow, a lively Welsh town combining the ancient and modern for visitors.

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  • City / Town
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  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Food and drink delights by the Wye

Food and drink wonders of the Wye Valley by Silver Circle Distillery owner, Nina Howden

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  • Countryside
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Find out why to visit the Wye Valley

Take a short journey upland and inland, and you’ll find some of our country’s most hidden rural wonders.

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  • Cadw
  • AONB
  • List
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

What to do in and around Abergavenny

Our guide to the things to do in Abergavenny, a Welsh market town surrounded by the Brecon Beacons.

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  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Food
  • Outdoor
South Wales

A day of adventures at Celtic Manor

The extraordinary Celtic Manor in Newport, South Wales, is a brilliant place for a getaway.

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  • Wellness activities
  • Family
  • Hotel
South Wales

Five great days out in Newport

There are plenty of Newport's in the world – but none quite like this little city on the Usk.

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  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Wales

Introducing the Hay Festival

For a town of 1,500 inhabitants, Hay-on-Wye punches well above its weight. Find out what goes on in Hay for the world famous Hay Festival.

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  • Gigs
  • Spring
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales

Exploring the outdoors around Hay-on-Wye

Cathryn Summerhayes' insider guide to activities and adventures in Hay-on-Wye.

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  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
South Wales

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

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  • AONB
  • Countryside
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

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