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Indoor Things to Do in Monmouthshire
Every good Monmouthshire holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Museums & Galleries
8.3 mi from Monmouthshire
Tintern Old Station
Tintern Old Station is a heritage visitor centre in Monmouthshire, Wales, set in restored railway carriages that tell the story of local history, alongside an N-gauge model railway...
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10.6 mi from Monmouthshire
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths lets you step inside the remains of a Roman legionary fortress, including the immense natatio, or open-air swimming pool, that once held more than 80,...
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25.8 mi from Monmouthshire
Cockpit
The Cockpit is a 17th-century circular thatched building, originally standing in the yard of the Hawk and Buckle Inn in Denbigh before being moved to St Fagans in 1965 and opened t...
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28.6 mi from Monmouthshire
The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, is a museum featuring a collection of more than 80 helicopters and autogyros from around the world, both civili... — Wikipedia
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Theme Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
19 mi from Monmouthshire
Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a wildlife reserve and visitor attraction where you can explore adventure play areas, take a canoe safari, join expert-led talks and tours, and visit S...
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Where to stay near Monmouthshire
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Monmouthshire
Itineraries
- A weekend in Wales: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
- A weekend in Wales with the kids · 2 days
- A weekend in Wales · 2 days
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Monmouthshire guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Monmouthshire?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Usk Museum of Rural Life, Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum and Shire Hall Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Monmouthshire.