Guidebook for Cwmbran
Food Scene
The Queen Inn
Upper Cwmbran RoadJust down the road and lovely food!
Junction 28
Station ApproachMy favourite restaurant and a chance to dress up a bit if you want to.
The Carpenters Arms
Wick LaneHearty food in a quiet village location.
The Lower New Inn station
This pub has reopened under new management- great food at a good price
Parks & Nature
A 10-15 minute walk (2 minute drive) from the annexe leads you to Blaen Bran- a community woodland with several walking routes and lovely quiet surroundings.
Blaen Bran Community Woodland Car Park
A 10-15 minute walk (2 minute drive) from the annexe leads you to Blaen Bran- a community woodland with several walking routes and lovely quiet surroundings.
Wentwood Forest Picnic Area
Wentwood forest is a beautiful place to explore on foot or by bike.
Shopping
Cwmbran shopping centre has everything you'll need. It is nearly all pedestrianised, making wandering round safe and easy.
9 locals recommend
Cwmbran Centre
Cwmbran DriveCwmbran shopping centre has everything you'll need. It is nearly all pedestrianised, making wandering round safe and easy.
Market town with shops, restaurants, the castle and the Borough Theatre. Annual food festival and lots of food places all year round. Gateway town to the Black Mountains, the Skirrid, Sugarloaf and Blorenge.
145 locals recommend
Abergavenny
Market town with shops, restaurants, the castle and the Borough Theatre. Annual food festival and lots of food places all year round. Gateway town to the Black Mountains, the Skirrid, Sugarloaf and Blorenge.
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinemas
Glyndwr RoadArts & Culture
Free entry to a local coal mine, including a genuine underground visit. Nearby are a heritage railway and the Blaenafon World Heritage site
174 locals recommend
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Free entry to a local coal mine, including a genuine underground visit. Nearby are a heritage railway and the Blaenafon World Heritage site
Sightseeing
Caerleon is a village on the River Usk with many Roman remains. There is an amphitheatre, barracks, bathhouse and the national museum (all free entry).
14 locals recommend
Caerleon Amphitheatre
BroadwayCaerleon is a village on the River Usk with many Roman remains. There is an amphitheatre, barracks, bathhouse and the national museum (all free entry).