What an unusual spot! A castle in someone's back garden! Really charming place with a contribution to be paid on entry. The views are amazing and the fireplace still looks *almost* usable! the chapel area was delightful with a fig tree and vines growing. the walls were great and i loved the oddity of so many strange additions - for example the 'missile' being used as a chicken coop! the hogweed was a revelation and I can well imagine a delightful party/reception being held there! The medieval camp-site next door looks fun too where you can sleep like a knight! you could pair it up with fancy dress from Corwen (they do medieval stuff!) and a hog roast - it would be fab! Be responsible for yourselves though as it is old and really is a back garden!

We didn't have much time in Usk, but I wanted to check out the castle. No entry charge but they do request a contribution.
The castle is Norman and dates back to 1138 (or earlier). It is basically in ruins but very charming, the overgrowth adds to that. The views over Usk are amazing.
We visited on a Sunday morning. A marquee was still up from a wedding held the night before. Some brave guests stayed on site in medieval tents. Stepping into them took you right back into another time zone. Even the ablutions on site are fab.
Spend some time walking around the grounds, you will come across something fab around every corner!