Things To Do
Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire
Sugar Loaf Mountain has so many places to explore. Linked are some recommended walks in the Brecon Beacons - they're all incredibly beautiful!
Big Pit National Coal Museum
This is about half an hour from our venue. This was one of Kirby, Ruby and Popi's favourite places to go as children. It's an old coal mine, they take you on an underground tour and teach you about the history of Welsh coal.
The Skirrid Mountain Inn
We visited the Skirrid Inn a lot after walks in the Brecon Beacons. It is thought to be Wales' oldest and most haunted pub!
Llanthony Priory
A recommendation for the local area is Llanthony Priory. A short drive from Abergavenny. Built in the 13th century on the site of an older church, what remains today bears the scars of centuries of conflict and political upheaval. Despite all the drama, Llanthony Priory’s surviving windows and sweeping archways are still a powerful reminder of medieval Wales.
Pen y Fan
This is possibly South Wales' most popular walk and one of our favourites. The Redrups have even climbed Pen Y Fan at midnight on NYE! It's a relatively easy climb taking a few hours depending on how many breaks you have.
Alpaca My Boots
We did this for Kirby's birthday a couple of years ago and had so much fun! Not too expensive and a great morning out.
Brecon Mountain Railway
Kirby used to visit BMR every year in December to meet Father Christmas. It is one of the most beautiful steam train rides in the country. It is about 40 minutes from the venue.
Four Waterfalls Walk
The four falls walk is another family favourite, it's mostly exciting as you get to walk behind it - or if you're Jack, dunk your head in it! The Four Waterfalls Walk (or Four Falls Trail) is a popular, moderate-to-challenging 5.5-mile (9km) circular hike in Waterfall Country, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, Wales, featuring stunning cascades like Sgwd yr Eira (where you can walk behind it). The trail takes 3-4 hours, passing through woodlands to Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, and Sgwd yr Eira, requiring sturdy shoes for slippery paths and steep sections, with options for wild swimming in plunge pools.
Hills
10/10 the most banging burgers we've ever had! We would recommend a trip here if you're fancying a really good burger with a pretty good view to boot.
The Beefy Boys
This burger van was recommended by the venue - they've won National Burger Awards, World Food Championships and so many others.