Located on the borders between England and Wales may be a clue to why there are so many castles in this region. The Wye Valley is also an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’.
Evidence of the region’s previous inhabitants is hard to miss. History comes alive including the Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon to the highly fortified Raglan Castle and the inspiring ruins of medieval Tintern Abbey.
Golfers are excellently catered for, with no less than 18 courses in the area, including the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort, where the Wentwood Hills course will be the host for the Ryder Cup in 2010.
Fans of the great outdoors will not be disappointed. There are two national trails, and over 1000 miles of public paths a varying difficulty by meandering rivers, gentle hills, or the rugged Black Mountains.
The River Wye forms a natural border between England and Wales and is a beautiful place for a fishing, the waters are famed for their salmon and trout.
Local, homegrown, often organic produce features heavily in the area, with several vineyards, produce markets and farmers markets, which feature closely in the wide variety of superior restaurants in the region.
Must see and do
- Tintern Abbey, Tintern
- Roman Legionary Museum, Caerleon
- Raglan Castle, Raglan
- Usk Rural Life Museum, Usk
- Tredegar House & Park, Newport
- Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Caldicot
- Wye Valley Centre