Established in 1949,Cwmbran is a relatively new town compared to manyof the towns and locations in the surrounding hills and valleys whose historyin many instances dates back to Roman times. Which isn’t to say that thislively little town isn’t making up for lost time – far from it –Cwmbran is in fact home to one ofWales’ biggest shopping centres, with 170 topbrand shops, restaurants and cafes.
Cwmbranalso boasts a leisure centre, community farm, theatre, stadium, and golf andcountry club. And with Newport’s rich industrial and historical heritage just afew miles to the south, and the BreconBeacons a short trip north you will never be short of things to do inCwmbran.
Shopping in Cwmbran
At the very heart ofCwmbran is theCwmbran Shopping Centre, one of Wales’biggest shopping centres with 3,000 free car parking spaces and home to a hugeselection of top name stores, cafes, restaurants and even an indoor market. TheCentre takes particular pride in its impressive range of the latest designerclothing brand fashions and jewellery.
And beyond all the retailtherapy you could possibly need, if you’re looking to be entertained theshopping centre also has a cinema and bingo hall ensuring fun for all thefamily.
Sport in Cwmbran
Home ground toCwmbran Town football club,Cwmbran Stadium is a multi-purpose venue thatincludes floodlit outdoor football and hockey pitches, as well as astate-of-the-art fitness suite and various spa facilities and studios spaces.What’s more, the stadium is enjoying a period of redevelopment that includesthe creation of a vertical adventure playground, a soft play centre and a cafe.
If you like to keep fitthen you’ll want to check out the gym and sauna facilities atCwmbran’s local golf and country club, which alsoboasts a spectacular 18-hole golf course.
Culture and Events in Cwmbran
Cwmbranboasts a lively cultural scene, not least of which is theCwmbran Big Event that takes place alongside thetown’s boating lake in June and is a joyous celebration of music, sport andchildren’s activities.
And of course Newport’sthree museums are very nearby and offer a wealth of Art and Natural History,Social History and Archaeology to explore.
Nature in Cwmbran
Cwmbranis surrounded by some of the most delightful landscapes in the land. The WyeValley is so breathtaking in fact that it actually inspired the development andbirth of British Tourism as an organised and professional endeavour. The Valeof Usk meanwhile, with its famous salmon fishing, is a mecca for fishermen fromall corners of the land.
Ever so slightly further afield is the Forest of Dean,one of the last ancient royal forests inBritain, whilst a short drive north will bring you to the phenomenal BreconBeacons National Park, home to SouthWales’ highest mountain peak Pen y Fan.
Enjoy Cwmbran
A new town with a bigpersonality, Cwmbran makes the very most of itsscenic local and close proximity to both Newport and all of SouthWales’ much loved landscapes.
