Usk
Things to do in Usk, Monmouthshire and Gwent
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Usk is a small market town in Monmouthshire, well positioned as a base for exploring the wider region. It offers a solid selection of places to stay, from traditional inns with rooms to a spa hotel, alongside four campsites that range from small and intimate to more established sites. This mix means visitors can settle in for several nights or pitch a tent and stay close to everything the town itself offers.
The town's attractions are modest but worthwhile. The Usk Rural Life Museum offers a window into the area's past and is rated 4.7 from 249 reviews, while Billy Bob's Farm provides a different kind of outing. Visitors who want to stay longer will find Usk a natural jumping-off point for exploring Monmouthshire and the broader Welsh borders, rather than a destination that demands every moment within the town itself.
Where to stay in Usk(10)
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Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
Llangybi, Usk
Glen Yr Afon House Hotel
Pontypool Road, Usk
The Wallace Steakhouse with Rooms
53 Bridge Street Usk, Usk
The Castle Inn
7 Twyn Square, Usk
The Crosskeys Inn
24 Bridge Street, Usk
The Greyhound Inn and Hotel
Llantrissant, Usk
The Lodge by Cefn Tilla
Old Chepstow Road, Usk
The New Court Inn
62 Maryport Street, Usk
Things to Do in Usk(2)
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Where to Eat in Usk(10)
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Food and drink here punch above their weight. Baffle Culture stands out with an exceptional 4.8 rating from nearly 1,400 reviews, while several other restaurants and pubs—The Star on the Hill, The Chainbridge Inn, Cefn Tilla Shoot and others—all maintain solid reputations. These places suggest Usk has built something genuine in its dining scene, worth exploring beyond a single visit.
Attractions Near Usk
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4 mi
Llandegfedd Lake
Pontypool · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Raglan Farm Park
Raglan · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Raglan Castle
Raglan · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Ty Poeth Farm
Pontypool · ⭐ 4.9
5 mi
Goytre Wharf
Abergavenny · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Pontypool Active Living Centre
Pontypool · ⭐ 4.2
6 mi
Pontypool Park
Pontypool · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Vue Cwmbran
Cwmbran · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Usk(4)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Usk
All cottages in Usk →Poplars Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £527
Henrhiw Farm Cottages
2 cottages · from £1,832
Clearvewe
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £483
Yew Tree Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £667
Sugarloaf Hut
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £487
Phesant Pens
2 cottages · from £503
Raglan Retreat - The Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
Common questions about Usk
How many campsites are there in Usk?
We list 4 campsites in and around Usk, of which 3 take tents and 3 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Usk?
We list 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Usk.
What is there to do in Usk?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Usk.
Where can I eat in Usk?
We list 10 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Usk.
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