A guided walk of Alfred Russel Wallace's Usk

Usk Civic Society presents in conjunction with CADW’s Open Doors

A GUIDED WALK of ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE’S USK

SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2025
MEET 11 am Sessions House, Usk NP15 1AD for a START 11.15 am

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The Guided Tour by local historians David and Stella Collard will take in the house where Alfred Russel Wallace was born, the church where his sisters are buried,
the areas he played as a child including Usk Castle, his Bust in Twyn Square and the Alfred Russel Wallace Arboretum.

Part of the walk goes along a country path and walkers are advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear.

On the same day there will also be an ARW exhibition in the Sessions House. Visitors are also welcome to visit the Victorian Sessions House which is also open for CADW’s Open scheme.

Also check out other Exhibitions in Pontypool.