The Usk Valley and surrounding area boasts truly magnificent scenery and a wealth of historic treasures - jewels such as world famous Tintern Abbey and the time-ravaged castles of the Welsh borderlands. The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brecon Beacons National Park are protected, special areas of countryside with unique, stunning landscapes. They offer endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, fishing, canal-cruising, golf, cycling, canoeing and gliding.

Tredegar House, Newport
Set in a beautiful 90-acre park, Tredegar House is one of the best examples of a 17th century Charles II mansion in Britain. Visitors can discover what life was like for those who lived above and below stairs. It is easy to spend a leisurely day here, with plenty to interest all members of the family. Take a guided tour of the house, visit the children’s playground, jogging trail and woodland walk or try your hand at boating on the lake.

Roman Caerleon
Caerleon, which lies in the Usk Valley, adjacent to the Resort, was one of the most important military sites in Britain under the Roman Empire. Today, this fact is brought to life at the imaginatively displayed Fortress Baths, once a giant centre of leisure, with heated changing rooms, swimming pool, a huge gymnasium and bath halls. The Roman Legionary Museum graphically portrays the daily life of the garrison with life size models and an exciting section for children. The amphitheatre, designed to hold 6,000 spectators, was the scene of bloodthirsty entertainment as well as training. Legend has it that the amphitheatre was also the site of King Arthur’s Round Table.

The Museum of Welsh Life, Cardiff
The Museum of Welsh Life is one of Europe’s foremost open-air museums and Wales’ most popular heritage attraction. The Museum stands in the parkland grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th century manor house. There are now over thirty original buildings, moved from various parts of Wales and re-erected to show how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the last five hundred years.

Tintern Abbey
Situated on the banks of the River Wye, this noble monument is one of the outstanding architectural and historical features of Great Britain. Founded by Cistercian monks in 1131, it was largely rebuilt by Sir Roger Bigod of nearby Chepstow Castle in the late 13th century. The remains are the best preserved of their type in Wales. Open to the skies, the remaining shell is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture, the huge windows with delicate tracery, doorways and soaring arches never fail to enthrall the visitor.

Newport Transporter Bridge
Spanning the River Usk in the industrial heart of the city, the Newport Transporter Bridge is a Grade 1 listed structure and a prominent landmark representing the area’s industrial heritage. Its historic importance stems from its very unusual design. Arguably the finest of its kind, the towers stand 645 feet apart and rise 242 feet above road level. It is electrically powered, the gondola being pulled across the river by a cable wound round a drum in the motorhouse on the East bank at a maximum speed of 10 feet per second. There are only two others like it in the UK and seven in the world. Still working today, it celebrated its centenary in September 2006. Visitors can use the bridge to cross the river on foot or by car, or learn more about its history at the adjacent Visitor Centre.

Newport Wetlands
Newport Wetlands lies on the eastern edge of the City of Newport along the northern shore of the Severn Estuary. This wildlife reserve situated on part of the tranquil Gwent Levels, was created as mitigation for the loss of mudflats of Cardiff Bay. overing over 438 hectares from Uskmouth to Goldcliff, the reedbeds, saline lagoons, wet grassland and scrub, have attracted a wealth of wetland birds. The reserve is also an excellent place to see other wildlife, such as orchids, butterflies, dragonflies and otters. Many footpaths criss-cross the reserve and there is a cycle track from Uskmouth. The Celtic Manor Resort is within easy reach of an abundance of attractions. The cosmopolitan capital Cardiff, with its modern shopping malls and unique Victorian Arcades is a short drive away. In the opposite direction, the maritime city of Bristol and the World Heritage Site of Bath, Britain’s finest Georgian city boasting more than 5,000 listed buildings and the magnificent Roman Baths, are less than an hour away.

Wales Millennium Centre
Situated in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just 30 minutes from the Resort, the Wales Millennium Centre is the most exciting cultural initiative in Europe today, staging opera, ballet, dance and musicals.

The Millennium Stadium
The Celtic Manor Resort is the perfect place to stay for events staged at the Millennium Stadium. With transport to and from the stadium arranged on match days, you can relax and enjoy the action. Add golf or spa packages at the resort, along with use of the health clubs, and fine dining in the award-winning Owens restaurant and you have the perfect weekend away.