Top Things to do in Raglan
6 Things to do in Raglan That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Raglan, United Kingdom including Raglan Castle, The Ship Inn, Virgin Balloon Flights - Raglan, Vale of Usk, Raglan Farm Park, Raglan Parc Golf Club, Bailey Balloons.
1. Raglan Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 863 reviews
The unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen. We can thank Sir William ap Thomas, the ‘blue knight of Gwent’, for the moated Great Tower of 1435 that still dominates this mighty fortress-palace. His son Sir William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, created the gatehouse with its flared ‘machicolations’. These stone arches allowed missiles to be rained down on attackers. But Raglan came 150 years later than the turbulent heyday of castle-building. It was designed to impress as much as to intimidate.The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By AdrianS5955 - Berkshire, United Kingdom
I'll confess to being a castle fanatic! On this trip to Wales I'd been restrained about the number of castles that I'd gone to look at and this was the one big one! I was not disappointed. It is a great castle and there is lots to see, with plenty of information, even in the small booklet available from the on-site shop. Lots of winding stairwells to explore, (but there are big drops, so care to be taken, but this was built hundreds of years ago when there was no health and safety)! Henry VII kept in captivity here by the Yorkists when he was a boy and Cromwell's troops besieged it in the Civil War, so lots of history. Fantastic great tower and moat arrangement and unique drawbridge access to the tower (castle fan thing)! Great visit, would thoroughly recommend it! Not easily accessed by the less able, but it is a mediaeval castle.
2. The Ship Inn
3. Virgin Balloon Flights - Raglan, Vale of Usk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
A Virgin Balloon Flight from Raglan will allow you to study Raglan Castle from above, with its Tudor-styling and angular towers. You'll also be able to admire views of the Nelson Garden, the River Monmow. A flight from Raglan is sure to provide a person with memories that will last a lifetime.
4. Raglan Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
A 'family run' Farm Park set in beautiful parkland, with a range of fun activities for all the family to enjoy! We have over 20,000 sq foot of indoor space too, so, even on a rainy day there's loads to do. There are 7 'soft play areas' which cater for 18 months to 11 years of age, zip wires, a bouncy castle barn, trampolines, slides, zip wires, go carts, pedal tractors, a 'lego zone' and a sand pit. Animals, including sheep, goats, ponies, a lama, alpaca, fish, turkeys, emus and a whole host of other furry friends! For the 'older generation' there are comfy sofas dotted around the barns to relax in. Our 'MEGA' play zone features the infamous 'red drop' slide for the more adventurous!
Reviewed By KenStephens
Very reasonable admission, £20 for family of 4, under 3's free. Huge indoor bouncy castle area, with loads of seating areas for adults. Next barn has indoor play for 4-10 Yr olds also with lots of seating. Play areas for toddlers. Bag of carrots for 50p for the very demanding donkeys. Goats, sheep, chickens , turkeys. emus, birds, fish, guinea pigs. Also plenty of hand washing areas. Tractor rides are £1. Huge play area/Park outside with lots of pedal go carts, swings, slides and very long zip wire rides. Food is provided by a permanent burger van style café with reasonable prices and good choice of food. Ice cream is £1. All the staff are very helpful and pleasant. Also a farm shop selling local produce. We will definately be returning.
5. Raglan Parc Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Raglan Parc Golf Course is set in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. 18 holes of rolling parkland combining mature trees and lakes will be a fair test of anyone’s golf. Raglan Parc is generally thought to have one of the best course layouts in South East Wales with the best greens in the area. The course overlooks Raglan Castle with scenic views of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
6. Bailey Balloons
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Float peacefully in a hot air balloon over the Usk valley and Brecon Beacons with Bailey Balloons launching from our South Wales launch site near Raglan, Monmouth and Abergavenny. After drifting along for your balloon ride with the wind over the beautiful Welsh countryside, enjoy a champagne reception on landing to commemorate a once in a lifetime experience.
