14 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Abergavenny
A nice walk, with stunning views at the top. Please note, the car park is small, and only accessible via a steep, narrow lane.
White Castle
Abergavenny
A beautiful, well preserved ruined castle, with an outer, and an inner ward, and a moat. There's lots of space to run around playing.
A Norman castle in wooded grounds, soak in some history, explore the trails in the 55 acres of parkland. Check out the website for the programme of events.
Tintern
Chepstow
As well as the atmospheric ruins of a Cistercian monastery, the picturesque village is worth exploring, including the Old Station which has a play area, and children's trails. There's also the Abbey Tintern Furnace.
Learn about the local history. There are lots of kids activities including colouring, puppet theatre, dressing up, a courtoom activity, and a visit to the cells.
Explore the history of the town in the museum, and discover the 13th century castle ruins. Permanent displays in the museum include a Saddlers Shop, an Air Raid Shelter, a 1960s Welsh Kitchen, and Basil Jones' Grocery Shop.
Learn the rich and varied history of the town in an 18th century house across the road from Chepstow Castle. There are quizzes and worksheets for kids, as well as workshops and activities. While you're there, check out Warren Slade and Park, a nearby woodland.
The last medieval gated bridge in the UK. It was built in the late 1200s. There are information boards to read, but not much more, so it's worth popping by if you're in the area.
Not the easiest climb, but stunning views at the top. There's an 18th century Round House (now holiday accomodation), a Naval Temple, and 9 acres of gardens and woodland.
A hidden gem, the impressive remains include walls standing up to 5m, excavated houses, market place, and Romano-British temple.
The museum contains over 5000 artefacts, including vintage tractors, a 16th century malt barn, a Victorian cottage, a forge, carts. Kids will be excited to get hands on, and milk 'Bessie', a full size model cow.
20 hectares of riverside meadow to explore, including small copses, streams, ponds, and the River Usk. While you're there, visit Linda Vista Gardens, and Abergavenny Museum and castle.
Check out the map and guide. Can you spot signs of where the old railway tracks used to be? Explore the grasslands and meadow, and see what wildlife you can spy.
Another of the 'Three Castles of Gwent', alongside White Castle, and Skenfrith, built by the Normans to try and control border country. Lovely ruins in a beautiful setting.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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