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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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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.
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
Llancayo Windmill

Type

Type:

Self-catering

Address

Beech Hill Farm, Llancayo, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HU

Telephone
01291 672539

info@ruralretreats.co.uk

Llancayo

Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated approximately two miles north of the former market town of Usk in Monmouthshire.
Swim Wild

Type

Type:

Activity Provider

Address

Old Court Hotel, Symonds Yat West, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA

Telephone
07811482832

angela@swimwildwye.co.uk

Ross-On-Wye

My ‘watery office’ covers over 86 miles of the river Wye where I offer 1k – 7km adventure swims teaching technique and river-reading.
Most swims include walking up the bank and swimming back down the river, so you can fully appreciate your…
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.
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.
Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

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

Telephone
01291 673933

golf@woodlake.co.uk

Nr Usk

Set in 140 acres in one of the most beautiful areas of Gwent, Woodlake Park overlooks the spectacular Llandegfedd reservoir, the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and the Vale of Usk.
Greyhound Inn & Hotel

Type

Type:

Inn

Address

Greyhound Inn & Hotel, Llantrisant, Nr. Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE

Telephone
01291 672505

enquiry@greyhound-inn.com

Nr. Usk

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!
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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.
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.
Number 49 Usk

Type

Type:

Tea/Coffee Shop

Address

Number Forty Nine, 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.
Springdale Farm Nature Reserve

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Llanllowell Lane, Coed-Cwner, Llangwm, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NF

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Llangwm, Usk

Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional wildlife-friendly farming practices