3 – Pontypool Park Known locally as ‘the people’s park,’ Pontypool Park is 64 hectares of Italian gardens, ice houses and shell grotto. There is a children’s play area, the rugby pitch which is home to Pontypool RFC, tennis courts, pitch and putt, bowls and a dry ski-slope. Winter sun, Pontypool Park, taken in early December by Julie Morgan, of the South Wales Argus Camera Club There are also footpath links to the Brecon Beacons and Folly Tower. It was originally laid in 1703 as a private estate. ‘Dinhin’ said: “Beautiful park. Was immaculately kept when I strolled through. Saw lots of wildlife really enjoyed my walk lots to see.”