East Wales facts for kids

East Wales (which is Dwyrain Cymru in Welsh) is a special way of dividing the eastern part of Wales. It can be seen as a statistical region used for collecting information, or simply as the general area that makes up the eastern side of the country.

What is East Wales?

The UK's Office for National Statistics uses "East Wales" as a large area for gathering data. This region includes several important places. These are Powys, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It also covers Monmouthshire and Newport, along with Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The rest of Wales is called 'West Wales and the Valleys'.

East Wales in Sports

Sports organizations often divide Wales into regions. For example, Welsh Athletics has four regions: East, West, North, and South. They hold competitions for different sports within these regions, especially for schools. The East Wales athletics region includes areas like Blaenau Gwent, the eastern part of Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, South Powys, and Torfaen.

The East Wales Bridge Association is one of four groups for the game of bridge in Wales. The clubs in this association are found in the historic areas of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, and Brecknockshire.

Rivers in East Wales

Many rivers flow through East Wales. Some of the well-known ones include:

• River Usk
• Ebbw River
• River Llynfi
• Sirhowy River

Famous People from East Wales

East Wales has been home to many notable people throughout history. Here are a few examples:

• St. Tegfedd (from Llandegveth)
• Ian Gough (a famous rugby player)
• Taulupe Faletau (another well-known rugby player)
• Aneurin Bevan (a very important politician who helped create the National Health Service)
• Ellis Shipp (a rugby union player)

Cool Places to Visit in East Wales

East Wales has many interesting places to explore, from shopping centers to ancient ruins.

• Cwmbran Stadium: A sports stadium in Cwmbran.
• Cwmbran Centre: This is the second largest shopping center in all of Wales.
• Ysgyryd Fawr: A mountain, also known as "The Skirrid."
• Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire: Another beautiful mountain to see.
• Offa's Dyke: An ancient earthwork that once marked a border.
• Tintern Abbey: The stunning ruins of a historic abbey.
• Pontypool Park: A large park with lots of things to do.
• Blaenafon World Heritage Site: A special place recognized by UNESCO for its history in the iron and coal industries.