Undy and Magor (Gwndy and Magwyr)
Built-up area in Monmouthshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.58, -2.825 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 42 87 |
| Population: | 5,914 |
The adjoining villages of Undy and Magor sit on the inland edge of the Severn Estuary in Monmouthshire, Wales, set among the low-lying, reclaimed farmland of the Caldicot Levels. The flat landscape gives wide estuary views and supports important wetland habitat nearby, notably Magor Marsh, making the area attractive to birdwatchers and walkers while keeping a distinctly rural feel close to the region’s towns.
Historically agricultural, the villages retain medieval and vernacular features - Magor in particular has an old parish church and a village-centre atmosphere of pubs, clubs and voluntary groups - yet have become popular commuter settlements for Newport, Bristol and Cardiff. Local life balances conservation and community activities with small businesses and new housing, and there are ongoing local campaigns to improve transport links while protecting the marshes and historic character.
Postcode districts covering Undy and Magor
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Cardiff 16.2 miles26 km
- Newport 6 miles9.7 km
- Bath 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Barry 22 miles35.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 9.9 miles16 km
- Cwmbrân 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Chipping Sodbury 19 miles30.5 km
- Pontypool 12 miles19.3 km
- Yate 17.3 miles27.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Magor East with Undy Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Magor West Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Magor Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Rogiet Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Redwick Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Bishton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bishton and Langstone Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Penhow Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- West End Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Llandevaud Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dewstow Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Underwood Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Undy and Magor
NP26 3QE, NP26 3PH, NP26 3GH, NP26 3EP, NP26 3JZ, NP26 3GG, NP26 3PN, NP26 3GF, NP26 3JH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Cardiff Airport 25.7 miles41.3 km
- Severn Tunnel Junction 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Caldicot Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Undy and Magor Ad
- Tŷ Magor 3 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Tŷ Newport 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Magor 3 0.8 miles1.2 km
- New Inn Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Newbridge on Usk 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 5 miles8.1 km
- Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Holiday Inn Newport 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Undy and Magor
- Magor V A Primary School Primary
- Undy Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newport Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Old Park wood Forest 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- University of Bristol University 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 12.8 miles20.6 km