Chepstow

Chepstow, situated in the lower Wye Valley, offers a scenic entrance to Wales. Visit the magnificent Chepstow Castle, which towers over the cliff sides of the river Wye, and then learn more of the history of the town and the Wye Valley at Chepstow Museum. Other highlights include Chepstow Racecourse, the nearby National Diving Centre and peregrine falcons on the river.

Chepstow is a town that's perfect for walking, with many long distance trails starting here, including the Wye Valley Walk, the Offa's Dyke National Trail & the Wales Coast Path. You can truly walk around the whole of Wales, starting (and finishing) in Chepstow's South East corner. It should be no surprise that Chepstow is a Walkers are Welcome accredited town, with an annual Walking Festival in March. Download the Chepstow Town Trail and Map.

Pick up some local food and drink from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre before you leave.

Named Striguil in Norman times (from a Latin word meaning a long furrow), by the 14th century it had its current name - from the Old English ceap/chepe meaning market, and stowe meaning place. In Welsh it's called Cas-Gwent, meaning castle of Gwent.