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Caldicot

Caldicot is one of four main towns in Monmouthshire. Located near the coast between the two bridges over the river Severn, its name is derived from the Old English calde meaning 'cold' and cot meaning 'cottage / shelter'.

Caldicot has always been an important transport point. It was on the Roman road from Gloucester to Caerleon, hence the growth of nearby Venta Silurum (Caerwent), the largest civilian settlement in Roman Wales, where today you can see some of the best preserved Roman remains in Europe.

Other highlights include Caldicot Castle, founded by the Normans and restored as a Victorian home. Set in 55 acres of wooded parkland, it has a packed events programme. Just up the road are the hidden gardens and subterranean grottoes at Dewstow. And at Black Rock you can see Wales' last remaining lave net fishermen practising the tradition which has been passed down through multiple generations over hundreds of years.

Pick up a bottle or two of light sparkling mead (a modern twist on an age old classic) or Hive Mind beer made with honey from beehives in the Wye Valley at Wye Valley Meadery Taproom while you’re here.

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Gwent Levels
Caerwent Roman Town

An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Magor Marsh

Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, to the sight of colourful dragonflies darting over the reens, this is an inspiring place to visit.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Wales Coast Path
Caldicot Castle and Country Park

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. Entry is free.
1. 1st Apr 20262nd Nov 2026
Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishery

The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy this last remaining welsh severn estuary salmon fishery which can be watched quite safely from the picnic site.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026

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Lower Minnets Field

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Minnetts Lane, Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3US

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Caldicot

Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.
The Golden Lion

Type

Type:

Restaurant - Pub

Address

The Square, Magor, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3HY

Telephone
01633 880312

info@thegoldenlionmagor.com

Magor

The Golden Lion is a traditional family pub in the heart of the Monmouthshire village of Magor.
St. Mary's Church, Magor

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Magor Square, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3LY

Telephone
01633 882266

netherwentchurches@gmail.com

Magor

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.
Health Walk - Caldicot Castle

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Type:

Walking Route

Address

Caldicot Castle Car Park, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HT

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caldicot

A 1.3 mile walk through Caldicot Castle Country Park.
Caerwent Roman Town

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Type:

Roman Remains

Address

Caerwent, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5BA

Telephone
01443 336000

cadw@gov.wales

Caerwent

An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.
Health Walk - Caerwent Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

CADW car park Caerwent, Roman Road, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AU

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caerwent

A 2 mile walk around the old Roman town of Caerwent.
St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3UP

Telephone
+44 (0)204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Caldicot

Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of Henry Jones, the inventor of self-raising flour.
Managed by the Friends of Friendless Churches.
Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

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Type:

Church

Address

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan, Pound Lane, Caerwent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AY

Telephone
07813 264429

Caerwent, Caldicot

This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales
Magor Marsh

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Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Magor Marsh, Derek Upton Centre, Whitewall, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3DD

Telephone
01633 889048

info@gwentwildlife.org

Whitewall, Magor

Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, to the sight of colourful dragonflies darting over the reens, this is an inspiring place to visit.
The Coach & Horses Inn & Restaurant

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

The Coach & Horses, East Gate, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AX

Telephone
01291 4203532

bookings@caerwent-coachandhorses.co.uk

Caerwent

The Coach and Horses prides itself on providing real pub food.
Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishery

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Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

Telephone
01633 880494

lavenets4wales@msn.com

Caldicot

The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy this last remaining welsh severn estuary salmon fishery which can be watched quite safely from the picnic site.