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SOUTH WALES

A rich mix of landscapes, history, industrial heritage, gardens and architecture all make South Wales an interesting full day tour option from Bath.

Cardiff, capital of Wales, has the contrasts of the new Docks development at Cardiff Bay, the National Art Gallery, the Millennium Stadium, the Castle and the open air Museum of Welsh Life.

The 27,000 acres of the
Forest of Dean contains some of the most ancient woodland in Britain. The Heritage Centre at Lower Soudley is a good start for exploring the natural and industrial heritage of the area, which includes ancient iron mines at Clearwell and gold mines at Drybrook.

More recent industry is fascinatingly portrayed at
Big Pit at Blaenavon, a World Heritage site. An underground visits recreates the working conditions of this coal mine.

The River Wye is one of Britain’s most beautiful rivers and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Alongside the river are the stunning ruins of
Tintern Abbey, the dramatic views at Symons Yat - a bird watcher’s delight, and sightings of Offa’s Dyke to be found in the hard limestone of the Wye valley.

The Roman town of Caerwent (Venta Silurum) was built to complement the nearby military establishment at
Caerleon (Isca). They combine to make a fascinating Roman visit which should include the modern Roman Legionary Museum.

Castles are quite a feature of the border land, with
Caerphilly, Caldicot, Chepstow, Goodrich, Raglan, Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castles all providing different visit opportunities.


Let Bath Parade Guides help you make the most of your visit to South Wales
 

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