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Caldicot
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Trails Two circular walks encompass Caldicot Castle, which sits in a 55-acre country park and is the prominent feature in this small town. For something a little longer try the Severnside Heritage Trail around Caldicot.
Main attractions Castle which hosts re-enactments and medieval banquets, country park, Dewstow golf club and gardens nearby.
Independent businesses Several pubs to quench your thirst – Cross Inn, The Castle Inn, The Haywain and McBrides @ The White Hart.
Visitor information Best place to go is the castle; staff are knowledgeable about the area.
caldicot.com
Trails There are two trails to follow – a flat one along the riverside and another within the town walls – both with direction markers and illustrated plaques along the way. They start at the Tourist Information Centre next to the impressive castle on the banks of the river Wye.
Main attractions Castle, museum, St Mary’s church, port wall, town gate, road and rail bridges over the Wye.
Independent businesses A superb selection including 559 Bikes, Artists’ Corner, Chepstow Bookshop, Country Clutter, Dragonheart Jewellery, Eden Rose, Kinaree, Kreations, Runway, Scandia, Sherbet and Lemon, The One, The Tulip Tree and Herbert Lewis department store.
Visitor information The Tourist Information Centre is open all year and there’s a touch-screen kiosk outside providing essential information 24 hours a day.
chepstow.co.uk
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Caldicot Castle, scene of many re-enactments Colourful Chepstow in the summer
City of Newport
Trails Take the Public Art Trail to see 10 large artworks dotted around Newport, each with a significant link to the city. Alternatively follow the Chartist Walk and discover the hard-hitting story surrounding the Chartists’ struggle to improve their living and working conditions.
Main attractions Belle Vue Park, Fourteen Locks, Transporter Bridge, St Woolos cathedral, Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, castle, museum, Tredegar House and Newport Wetlands (just outside the city).
Independent businesses The city centre is largely occupied by national chains but don’t miss the impressive Indoor Market which houses an eclectic range of traders. There’s the oldest record shop in Newport and the only place in the city where you can get Welshcakes freshly-baked while you wait!
Visitor information The Tourist Information Centre, housed in the same building as the museum, is open all year.
newport.gov.uk
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