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  • Usk and Raglan Diary News

    September issue is now available on line

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  • New Town Guide Launched

    Usk has a fantastic new Visitors guide

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  • Blooming marvellous results for Wales and Usk!

    Usk wins Wales in Bloom for the 29th Consecutive year

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Welcome to Usk

If you’re enjoying a walking holiday or golf weekend in Wales, be sure to spend a day or more in this historic town.  You’ll find us nestling quietly in the gentle Monmouthshire hills, just along the lazy banks of the River Usk.

As you’ll soon discover, the town of Usk is steeped in history, from the ruins of a Norman castle to the seventeenth century buildings that adorn the cobbled streets.  It's no wonder our visitors tell us it’s like stepping back in time.

But you’ll still find plenty to see and do here.  Walking around the town, you’ll find antique shops and clothing boutiques with a splash of local flavour.  With all this to see, Usk has to be the perfect day trip in Wales – but with so many hotels and restaurants, you might be tempted to linger here and call it a holiday…

 

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Discover some of the finest floral displays in Wales

In Twyn Square, our famous Victorian clock is the centrepiece for Usk in Bloom.  Since 1982, Usk has been a leading light in floral competitions, from Wales in Bloom and Britain in Bloom to Europe’s Entente Floral.  We’re sure you’ll find it all makes for a unique experience: a picturesque town that’s even more striking the next time you visit…

Usk in Bloom – decorating streets, shops and hotels in Usk

Usk Town Text Service

Usk Town Council would like to be able to keep you up to date with important Council sponsored events, and to be able to reach you by text message in the event of a town emergency or a weather related event cancellation. To register simply text USKTC to 82088. This will cost you one standard rate text only and is not a premium rate service. We will send you occasional texts only when required, none of which will cost you anything. If at any time you wish to leave the service just text STOP USKTC to 82088. This service is provided as part of our commitment to our town.