Villages · South Wales
Usk
In or near Raglan.
Usk — a village in wales south.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 7.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Usk is a village located in South Wales within the parish of the same name. It has a population of 2,834 and is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Wye and Severn Estuary. The village features a blend of historical architecture and scenic landscapes, making it a point of interest in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7035, -2.9033
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Usk
- Postcode
- NP15 1RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Population
- 2,834
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635052 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Three Salmons Hotel
Hotels · 0.0 km
Nags Head
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Usk Castle
Castles · 0.2 km
Usk Castle (unoccupied parts)
Literary houses · 0.2 km
Castle House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Priory Gatehouse, Usk
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
30 Bridge Street, Usk
Gardens · 0.2 km
Olde Malsters
Gardens · 0.3 km
Usk Museum of Rural Life
Museums · 0.3 km
Kings Head Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 7📷 3📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Usk Castle (unoccupied parts)
Usk Castle (unoccupied parts) — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Usk
Places to stay
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📷 7
📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Olway Inn & Hotel
The Olway Inn & Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 6Hotels · South Wales
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: mediterranean. Brand: Ego.
Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Usk?
- Usk is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1RW), in the parish of Usk.
- What is Usk?
- Usk — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Usk?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1RW.
- Is Usk a protected site?
- Yes — Usk is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Usk?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1RW.