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Wye Valley National Landscape

The river Wye flows through the Wye Valley National Landscape (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) on the border between Wales and England, with the serene Tintern Abbey at its centre. Birthplace of British tourism in the 18th century, even Wordsworth waxed lyrical about it. This border has shaped the land, and the way people experience it, with castles, towers, abbeys, market towns and industrial heritage dotting the landscape. Although the stunning landscape of the lower Wye Valley, with its unique blend of Welsh and English cultures, may feel a million miles away, it's only twenty minutes from nearby towns in Monmouth and Chepstow and offers a wide range of activities, including sightseeing, canoeing, walking, cycling and wild swimming.

Don't miss a visit to Tintern, the jewel in the Wye Valley's crown.

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Things to do, places to eat and what's on in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, the gateway to the Wye Valley.
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Tintern Abbey (Cadw)

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.
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Old Station Tintern

The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.
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Parva Farm Vineyard

Leave the crowds behind & stroll amongst the vines admiring the views of Tintern & the picturesque Wye Valley. Sample our award winning Welsh wines & mead & browse in our gift shop. Plant lovers will be interested in our garden & sales area
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Abbey Mill Wye Valley Centre

Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill site of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131, Abbey Mill offers a relaxed setting for your enjoyment.
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Shire Hall Museum, Monmouth

Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales. It is a Grade I listed, classically designed building in Agincourt Square at the top of Monnow Street.
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Chepstow Castle (Cadw)

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
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Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre. It's open 11am - 4pm every day except Monday and Wednesday.
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Wye Valley Walk

The Wye Valley Walk from Chepstow to Monmouth via Tintern & Llandogo
Offa's Dyke Path

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Harold's Stones

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Prehistoric Site

Address

Chepstow Road, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Trellech

Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.
Croes Robert Wood

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Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Croes Robert, Trellech, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4QA

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Monmouth

Like something out of a fairy-tale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll among the woodland wildflowers whilst listening to the birds singing in the trees.
Tourism For All

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, The Nurtons, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 350 023

info@wyevalleysculpturegarden.co.uk

Tintern

The Wye Valley Sculpture Garden hosts one of Wales largest outdoor Summer Sculpture Exhibitions and is one of the top things to see when visiting Tintern and the Wye Valley. .
The Sculpture Garden is the creation of artist Gemma Kate Wood, that she…
Prisk Wood SSSI Nature Reserve

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Lone Lane, Penallt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4AJ

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Monmouth

Prisk Wood is a six hectare ancient woodland high up in the Wye Valley.
Tintern Lower Wireworks and Car Park

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Type:

Industrial Heritage

Address

Lower Wireworks, Forge Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TQ

Telephone
01633 644644

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Tintern

The Lower Wireworks were one of the most important industrial sites in the Wye Valley. All that remains now is the wall running the length of the car park
Parking
The Lower Wireworks Car Park is a great base to explore both up the Angidy…
Health Walk - Two Rivers Meadow Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

2 mile walk around the land between the River Wye and the River Monnow.
WyeMTB

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Mountain Biking

Address

Brecon & Monmouthshire, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AY

Telephone
01600 227484

hello@wyemtb.co.uk

Monmouth

Established in 2010 by two passionate mountain bikers, WyeMTB aims to educate, encourage and enhance mountain bike participation in and around the Wye Valley
24 Wells and Springs at Trellech

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Type:

Walking Route

Address

Church Street, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Trellech

A 5.3 mile walk from Trellech, above the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Taking in Cleddon Falls and historic Trellech.
Chepstow Leisure Centre

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Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX

Telephone
01291 635745

chepstowleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Visit Chepstow Leisure Centre to swim, play sports, keep fit and more.
Nelson Garden

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Type:

Garden

Address

13 Chippenhamgate Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3UZ

Telephone
01600 710630

ngpt1802@yahoo.co.uk

Monmouth

Visit this hidden Georgian garden, a favourite of Admiral Nelson's, between 12 & 3pm every Friday during the Summer.
St. Arvan's Church

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Church

Address

St. Arvan's Church, Church Lane, St Arvans,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EU

Telephone
01291 622064

frmichaelgollop1@gmail.com

St Arvans,, Chepstow

Medieval parish church of potential ninth century Celtic origin, named after the 9th century hermit St. Arvan.
Monmouth Leisure Centre

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Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

Telephone
01600 775135

monmouthleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

Monmouth Leisure Centre offers swimming, fitness suites, squash courts and more.
Forest Retreats Yoga Classes

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Type:

Yoga and Pilates

Address

Hill Farm, Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6ST

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Yoga Classes with Hayley at Hill Farm, Tintern
Penallt Old Church

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Type:

Church

Address

Penallt Old Church, Penallt, The Rhadyr, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

Telephone
07495 445807

The Rhadyr, Monmouth

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for those who rarely worship in it. Visible from miles around it is a spiritual refuge for the local parishioners and the many who use the footpaths that…
Beacon Hill and Beacon View

Type

Type:

Forest or Woodland

Address

Beacon View Parking, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PS

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Trellech

Beacon Hill is a peaceful woodland on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape, with stunning views over towards the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) peaks of the Sugarloaf, Skirrid and Blorenge.
Dixton Embankment Nature Reserve

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Dixton, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SR

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Monmouth

Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.
19 Redbrook to Penallt

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Redbrook car park, Redbrook Road, Redbrook, Monmouthshire, NP25 4LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Redbrook

A walk of 4.4 miles in the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Sustained ascent and descent.
Woodhaven

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Woodhaven, Itton, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BX

Telephone
01291 641219

lesley@classics.co.uk

Chepstow

A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an acre developed over the last 20 years for year-round colour and interest.
Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum

Type

Type:

Museum

Address

Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum, The Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

Telephone
01600 772175

moncasmus@icloud.com

Monmouth

This small volunteer-run museum, with free admission, tells the story of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers - the only present-day regiment to have survived from the Militia.
The Kymin

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Type:

Historic Site

Address

The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF

Telephone
01600 719241

kymin@nationaltrust.org.uk

Monmouth

The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing proudly atop a prominent hill.