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

Writer/director and Newport native Darragh Mortell's top tips for shopping, sightseeing and dining.

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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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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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What to do in and around Abergavenny

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

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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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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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Exploring the churches of Monmouthshire

Wales has an intriguing religious heritage. Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe tells us some of the stories.

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

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

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Take your exploring to the next level

RSPB's Elinor Meloy shares her favourite places for a day out in the stunning Gwent Levels.

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A week from the mouth to the eye of the River Wye

Here are some of the many things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.

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Insider's guide to Monmouthshire

Find out what to see, eat, drink and do in Monmouthshire, the food capital of Wales.

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Exploring Tintern with your four-legged friends

Discover Tintern: an ideal dog walking location with many well marked trails and things to do.

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