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Usk

Usk has many strings to its bow. For a start, it sits on one of the finest salmon fishing rivers in the country, the River Usk. Then there's its 11th century castle, the backdrop for an enchanting, romantic garden.

But its main claim to fame is as the 'Town of Flowers'. Usk has been a regular winner of Wales in Bloom, (37 years in a row) and in 2017 Usk was named joint winner of the large village category in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom awards, alongside Market Bosworth in the East Midlands. Then in 2018 it improved on this by winning the ‘International Challenge Award (Small Category)' at the Communities in Bloom Ceremony in Canada.

To show off its beautiful gardens, Usk hosts a colourful Open Gardens weekend every June. You can also enjoy their county show every September, their Rural Life Museum (with its charming cafe), and a Town Trail which includes 28 sites of historic interest, each with a Blue Plaque, all in this small picturesque town.

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Usk Castle

Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
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Usk Valley Walk
Llandegfedd Lake & Watersport Centre

The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside. Its stylish restaurant has panoramic views of the reservoir and watersports activities and is open 7 days a week.
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Usk Rural Life Museum

An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.
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Greyhound Inn & Hotel

Type

Type:

Inn

Address

Greyhound Inn & Hotel, Llantrisant, Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE

Telephone
01291 672505

enquiry@greyhound-inn.com

The Greyhound Inn is an award-winning traditional country pub with rooms in the heart of beautiful Monmouthshire, offering the warmest welcome, accommodation and wholesome home cooked foods. We are proud to be a dog friendly pub and hotel!
Cefn Tilla Court

Type

Type:

Self-catering

Address

Llandenny, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DG

Telephone
01291 672595

rob@cefntilla.com

Usk

Stay on the grounds of a beautiful 17th century country house in the heart of Monmouthshire. Five beautifully converted self catered properties are available offering a modern space among extensive history.
Llandegfedd Lake & Watersport Centre

Type

Type:

Visitor Centre

Address

Llandegfedd Reservoir, New Inn, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP4 0SY

Telephone
01633 373401

llandegfedd@dwrcymru.com

Usk

The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside. Its stylish restaurant has panoramic views of the reservoir and watersports activities and is open 7 days a week.
St David's Church, Llangeview

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St David's Church, Llangeview, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NF

Telephone
0204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Usk

Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a wealth of 18th-century woodwork
Craft Renaissance Workshops & Gallery

Type

Type:

Craft Centre

Address

Craft Renaissance Workshops & Gallery, The Parsonage, Kemeys Commander, Nr Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1JU

Telephone
01873 880879

info@craftrenaissance.co.uk

Kemeys Commander, Nr Usk

Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a converted barn complex in the stunning Usk Valley.
Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa Group Accommodation

Type

Type:

Group Travel Accommodation

Address

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa, Llangybi, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1PG

Telephone
01633 450521

sales@cwrtbleddyn.co.uk

Usk

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create a manor house hotel with all the necessities of modern life.
11 Usk Lady Hill

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Twyn Square, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1BH

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk

A 3.1 mile walk on good tracks from Usk.
St Michael and All Angels', Gwernesney

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Michael and All Angels', Chepstow Road, Gwernesney, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HE

Telephone
+44 (0)204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Gwernesney, Usk

This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest bells in Monmouthshire.
Country Canters

Type

Type:

Horse Riding

Address

Estavarney Farm, Monkswood, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1QE

Monkswood, Usk

Bring your horse to ride around our beautiful farm, a couple of miles outside the town of Usk, Monmouthshire
Priory Wood SSSI

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Bettws Newydd, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1JZ

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Usk

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.
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The Bistro at Cwrt Bleddyn

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa, Llangybi, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1PG

Telephone
01633 450521

enquiries@cwrtbleddyn.co.uk

Usk

Great food and afternoon tea at the Cwrt Bleddyn
Usk Playpark

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

Usk Playpark, adjacent to Memorial Hall, Maryport Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AD

Maryport Street, Usk

Play park in Usk.
Number Forty Nine

Type

Type:

Tea/Coffee Shop

Address

49 Bridge Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1BQ

Telephone
01291 671151

andrealsholl@gmail.com

Usk

Number 49 is a unique independent licensed Coffee House, Interiors and Dress Agency run by husband and wife Andrea and Martin Sholl and their daughter Katie.
28 Llangybi Circular

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llangybi Church, Usk Road, Llangybi, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk Road, Llangybi

A 6 mile walk from the village of Llangybi south of Usk.
Stay at The Wallace Steakhouse with Rooms

Type

Type:

Restaurant with Rooms

Address

53 Bridge Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1BQ

Telephone
01291 347 348

enquiry@alfredrusselwallace.co.uk

Usk

The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk
Tourism For All

Sugarloaf Hut

Type

Type:

Alternative Accommodation

Address

Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club, Glascoed, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP4 0TE

Telephone
01291 673933

golf@woodlake.co.uk

Usk

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.
Tourism For All

The New Court Inn

Type

Type:

Inn

Address

62, Maryport Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AD

Telephone
01291 671319

info@thenewcourtinn.co.uk

Usk

After purchasing The New Court Inn in November 2012,the owners have lovingly restored the inn back to its former glory.
Usk Rural Life Museum

Type

Type:

Museum

Address

The Malt Barn, New Market Stree, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AU

Telephone
01291 673777

secretary@uskmuseum.org

Usk

An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.
Glen Yr Afon House Hotel

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

Glen Yr Afon House Hotel, Pontypool Road, Llanbadoc, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1SY

Telephone
01291 672302

enquiries@glen-yr-afon.co.uk

Llanbadoc, Usk

Usk has been keeping a secret, or rather the Glen-Yr-Afon Hotel, situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Usk, has. The secret is the hotels restaurant, Clarkes.
April House Garden

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

April House, Coed y paen, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1PT

charlotte.fleming00@gmail.com

Usk

April House garden has been developed over 5 years and offers fantastic views over Wentwood Forest and the Vale of Usk.