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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· South Wales

Twm Barlwm

In or near Newport.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Twm Barlwm β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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

Colin Park β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys Β· 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 β€” 2.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Twmbarlwm

Twmbarlwm β€” Named summit at 419 m.

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View from Twmbarlwm summit - geograph.org.uk - 221832πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· South Wales

Twmbarlwm Fort

Twmbarlwm Fort β€” a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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View south from the tump of Twmbarlwm - geograph.org.uk - 7503392πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South Wales

Twmbarlwm

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

Risca viewed from Medart - geograph.org.uk - 7202479πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Medart

Medart β€” a hill or mountain in wales south.

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Road through Cwm Carn Forest - geograph.org.uk - 7199402πŸ“· 5

Mountain bike trails Β· South Wales

Twrch Trail

Twrch Trail β€” a mtb trail in wales south.

Wood carvings in Cwmcarn Forest - geograph.org.uk - 4069399πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Medart

Medart β€” 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 - 3926028πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite β€” a campsite in wales south.

Warning sign alongside the A4051 Cwmbran Drive, Llantarnam, Cwmbran - geograph.org.uk - 6456233πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South Wales

Parkway Hotel

Parkway Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— parkwayhotelandspa.com
Shared-use track by Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Cefn - geograph.org.uk - 7012133πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South Wales

Rising Sun

Rising Sun β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— therisingsunnewport.co.uk
Shops in Victoria Terrace, Newbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7200014πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Ty Croeso

Ty Croeso β€” a hostel in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

CRAI Scout Activity Centre

CRAI Scout Activity Centre β€” a campsite in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Lodge

Lodge β€” a hostel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Queueing traffic at the edge of Pontymister - geograph.org.uk - 5757056πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Welsh Oak

Welsh Oak in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Milestone, Fourteen Locks Museum - geograph.org.uk - 6864177πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South Wales

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre β€” a cafΓ© in wales south.

Free↗ mbact.org.uk
Harvester in Cwmbran town centre - geograph.org.uk - 6260347πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Harvester

Harvester β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— harvester.co.uk
NCN47 passing birch trees in Sirhowy Valley Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 7019516πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Islwyn Inn

Islwyn Inn β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— islwyninn.co.uk
The former Mynyddislwyn Urban District Council Offices - geograph.org.uk - 5509905πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· 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.

Yellow and green box on a High Street wall, Newport - geograph.org.uk - 7869396πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Ye Olde Murenger House

Ye Olde Murenger House in Wales South, United Kingdom.

β†— southwalesargus.co.uk

More places in this region

Entrance to St Tydwg’s Church - geograph.org.uk - 7682549πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· South Wales

Tythegston Court

Tythegston Court β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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Deerpark Lane, near Lamphey - geograph.org.uk - 575223

Literary houses Β· South Wales

Upper Lamphey tower house

Upper Lamphey tower house β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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The Church of St Nicholas and St John, Monkton - geograph.org.uk - 4850812πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· South Wales

Priory Farmhouse

Priory Farmhouse β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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Sheep and fields near Llandough - geograph.org.uk - 2764705πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· South Wales

Llandough Castle

Llandough Castle β€” 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 β€” 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. Drivers can use postcode NP11 6GZ.
Is Twm Barlwm a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.