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Top Towns

Take a closer look at some of the major towns and villages of South East Wales. If your home town isn't listed below or in the full list on the right, why not write an article about it?

See also our city guides to Cardiff Life and Newport Life, and our series of county guides covering the region.


Aberdare

This Valleys town is at the forefront of the Welsh music scene.

Abergavenny

This bustling market town has many attractions and a lot of history.

Barry

This famous port and resort is busy regenerating itself for the future.

Blackwood

The lowdown on the Manic Street Preachers' home town.

Blaenavon

The home of Big Pit and a World Heritage Site of industrial history.

Bridgend

Kenfig is just one of the area's beauty spots.

Brynmawr

This small town in the Gwent valleys has a lot of community spirit.

Caerphilly

The town famous for Tommy Cooper, its castle and cheese.

Caldicot

This once sleepy village is now one of the biggest towns in Monmouthshire.

Chepstow

Find out more about the gateway town to Wales.

Cowbridge

There's a gentler pace of life in this part of the world.

Cwmbran

What delights does Helen's home town have to offer?

Ebbw Vale

Seeking new means of prosperity after the decline of industry.

Llantwit Major

A surfer's paradise - and a whole lot more.

Maesteg

The roots of pop princess Kylie Minogue lie in the Llynfi Valley.

Merthyr Tydfil

Johnny Owen was just one of many great boxers from the town.

Monmouth

There's a lot of history in this border town.

Newbridge

This once prosperous mining town is on the up again.

Penarth

The pier is a spectacular feature from the resort's Victorian heyday.

Pontypool

Rugby is just one of this town's claims to fame.

Pontypridd

There's a wealth of culture in the heart of the South Wales valleys.

Porthcawl

There's much more to the resort than fairgrounds and funfairs.

Treorchy

A look at one of the most thriving Valleys communities.

Usk

The annual pageant proves this historic town is still full of colour.

have your say

Is your home town or village missing from our list?
Could you write a short article about it for us?

Use this form or email wales.southeast@bbc.co.uk and we'll consider your contribution for publication.




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