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Literary houses · South Wales

Twm Barlwm

In or near Newport.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Twm Barlwm — a literary house museum in wales south.

Heading northeast towards Castle Mound on Twmbarlwm above Risca - geograph.org.uk - 7940573

Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys · 2.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Twm Barlwm is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Twm Barlwm is a literary house located in South Wales. It is notable for its association with Welsh literature and culture. The house serves as a focal point for those interested in the region's literary heritage. Visitors can expect an insightful exploration of the themes and figures that have shaped Welsh writing.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6277, -3.0939
District
Caerphilly
Parish
Crosskeys
Postcode
NP11 6GZ
Parliamentary constituency
Newport West and Islwyn
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys — 2.3 km

Sources

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Archaeological sites · South Wales

Twmbarlwm Fort

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Vineyards · South Wales

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Twmbarlwm — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Risca viewed from Medart - geograph.org.uk - 7202479📷 5

Mountains & hills · South Wales

Medart

Medart — a hill or mountain in wales south.

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Road through Cwm Carn Forest - geograph.org.uk - 7199402📷 5

Mountain bike trails · South Wales

Twrch Trail

Twrch Trail — a mtb trail in wales south.

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Mountains & hills · South Wales

Medart

Medart — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 384 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Twm Barlwm

Places to stay

Cwm Carn Lake - geograph.org.uk - 3926028📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite — a campsite in wales south.

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Hotels · South Wales

Parkway Hotel

Parkway Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

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Shared-use track by Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Cefn - geograph.org.uk - 7012133📷 7

Hotels · South Wales

Rising Sun

Rising Sun — a hotel in wales south.

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Shops in Victoria Terrace, Newbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7200014📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

Ty Croeso

Ty Croeso — a hostel in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

CRAI Scout Activity Centre

CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

Lodge

Lodge — a hostel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Queueing traffic at the edge of Pontymister - geograph.org.uk - 5757056📷 7

Historic pubs · South Wales

Welsh Oak

Welsh Oak in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Milestone, Fourteen Locks Museum - geograph.org.uk - 6864177📷 7

Cafés · South Wales

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre — a café in wales south.

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Harvester in Cwmbran town centre - geograph.org.uk - 6260347📷 7

Restaurants · South Wales

Harvester

Harvester — a restaurant in wales south.

↗ harvester.co.uk
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Restaurants · South Wales

Islwyn Inn

Islwyn Inn — a restaurant in wales south.

↗ islwyninn.co.uk
The former Mynyddislwyn Urban District Council Offices - geograph.org.uk - 5509905📷 5

Historic pubs · South Wales

Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House

Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South Wales

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Priory Farmhouse

Priory Farmhouse — a literary house museum in wales south.

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Sheep and fields near Llandough - geograph.org.uk - 2764705📷 5

Literary houses · South Wales

Llandough Castle

Llandough Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Twm Barlwm?
Twm Barlwm is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 6GZ), in the parish of Crosskeys.
What is Twm Barlwm?
Twm Barlwm — a literary house museum in wales south.
How do I get to Twm Barlwm?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Newport. Drivers can use postcode NP11 6GZ.
Is Twm Barlwm a protected site?
Yes — Twm Barlwm is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Twm Barlwm?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 6GZ.