Things to do in Monmouth (Trefynwy)
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Misbah Tandoori
One of the best curry houses not only in Wales, but in the whole of Britain, the Misbah is an authentic Bangladeshi family restaurant with a large and loyal following.
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Nelson Museum & Local History Centre
Admiral Horatio Nelson visited Monmouth twice in 1802, officially en route to inspect Pembrokeshire forests for timber for his ships (though it may have had more to do with his affair with local heiress, Lady Emma Hamilton). Despite this tenuous connection Lady Llangattock, local aristocrat and mother of Charles Stewart Rolls, became an obsessive collector of 'Nelsoniana', and the results of her obsession can be seen in the Nelson Museum & Local History Centre.
It's fascinating to see how complete Nelson worship was in 19th-century Britain, with forged relics such as locks of his hair, alongside copies of his first attempt to write with his left hand. Children can make Ne…
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Malt House
In this town of tearooms and cafés, the Malt House stands out with its chic designer décor and Spanish menu - choose from traditional tapas such as chorizo in wine, tortilla or calamari, and main dishes such as fish casserole or chicken brochettes with rosemary and lemon. There are also all-day breakfasts and a lunch menu of panini, pizza, pasta and tapas.
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Shire Hall
Agincourt Sq is dominated by the arcade of the 1724 Shire Hall, and a statue of former Monmouth resident Charles Stewart Rolls (1877-1910), one half of the team that founded Rolls-Royce. Not only a pioneering motorist and aviator, he was the first British citizen to die in an air accident (his statue is clutching a model of the Wright biplane in which he died).
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Monmouth Castle
Nearby on Castle Hill are the meagre remains of Monmouth Castle, where Henry V was born in 1397. Except for the great tower, it was dismantled in the 17th century and the stone used to build Great Castle House next door, now headquarters of the Royal Monmouthshire Regiment.
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Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre
Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre offers half-day/full-day/week-long trips on the Wye in two-seater Canadian canoes (around £25/around £30/around £180) or single kayaks (£18/£20/£120). Canoe transport and guides/instructors cost extra.
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Thyme Out
Located upstairs in the Salt and Pepper kitchenware shop, this stylish little café serves the best coffee in town, and also does breakfast (croissants, eggs or a fry up, 09:00 to 11:00) and lunch (soup, quiche, baked potatoes, noon to 14:30).
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Monnow Bridge
Monnow Bridge, at the southwest end of Monnow St, is the UK's only complete example of a late-13th-century fortified bridge. Much of what you see now was restored in 1705. On the far side of the bridge is the partly Norman St Thomas's Church.
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Old Nag's Head
The Old Nag's Head is an old-fashioned, no-frills, neighbourhood pub with friendly staff and a selection of real ales on tap. There's live Irish music on Thursday nights, and karaoke on Saturdays.
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Savoy Theatre
This gorgeously decorated auditorium, built in 1928 on the oldest theatre site in Wales (its predecessor, the Bell Inn, opened in 1794), hosts modern drama, music gigs, live comedy and cinema.
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Regimental Museum
Inside Great Castle House is the volunteer-run Regimental Museum, a labour of love squeezed into a cupboard-sized space, tracing the regiment's history from the 11th century to the Gulf War.
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Courtyard Café
Grab an outdoor table in the cobbled courtyard here, among the pot plants and flowers, and order succulent crab salad or bubbling Welsh rarebit, washed down with a glass of wine.
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Wedges Coffee House
This is a cosy family coffee house, serving excellent home-cooked soups, curries and vegetarian dishes. In summer, the tables spill out into a sunny garden at the back.
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Robin Hood Inn
The most family-friendly pub in town, the Robin Hood has a warm atmosphere, good food, and a big beer garden with children's play area.
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St Mary's Church
This church is the venue for regular performances by the Monmouth Choral Society.
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Blake Theatre
The local theatre stages a varied programme of drama, music and children's shows.
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