For those of you accompanying the players who may be looking for an alternative to three days of watching golf here are some links to things to do in the local area.
Historic Interest
Roman Caerleon
Caerleon was one of the most important military sites in Britain under the Roman Empire.
Today, this is brought to life at the imaginatively displayed Fortress Baths and Roman Legionary Museum, and the amphitheatre, scene of bloodthirsty entertainment and according to legend, the site of King Arthur’s Round Table.
Caldicot Castle
Founded by the Normans, developed as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, Caldicot Castle has a romantic and colourful history, set in beautiful tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.
Tintern Abbey
Despite the shell of this grand structure being open to the skies, it remains the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales set in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley, an internationally recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Glanusk Park and Estate
The Glanusk Park and Estate is privately owned by the Legge-Bourke family. The estate is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Usk Valley.
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle is one of the great medieval castles of western Europe. It is the second largest in Britain and it is the first truly concentric castle in Britain.
White Castle
This little-known historical gem is located deep in Wales’s border country, today a tranquil landscape but in medieval times hotly disputed territory.
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff.
Shopping
Friars Walk
St David’s Dewi Sant
St David’s has something for everyone. Shop over 180 of your favourite stores from fashion, jewellery and beauty to homeware, technology and toys. Grab your retail fix from All Saints, Primark, H&M, Reiss, John Lewis, Debenhams, The Disney Store and Hamleys or grab a bite to eat at Jamie’s, Wagamama, Nando’s and Wahaca. Whatever your budget, you’ll find what you need at St David’s.
