Castle and Regimental Museum - Small volunteer museum, with free admission, focuses on the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, but also cover the earlier defences of Monmouth and its castle, and locally-born Henry V and Agincourt.
Glen Trothy Caravan & Camping Park - Park with 84 pitches for touring caravans and 100 pitches for tent campers spread over three fields. Children welcome.
Wye Valley - Includes photographs of the area along with maps, services and walking guide.
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Those parts of the system that you can hit with a hammer (not advised) are called hardware;
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