Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
From Monmouth to Chepstow via the majestic Tintern Abbey, the Wye Valley forms the border between Wales and England. This border has shaped the land, with castles, towers, abbeys, market towns and industrial heritage dotting the landscape. Great food and plenty of activities, from canoeing to valley walks, ensure the area is visited time and again.
Towns of the Wye Valley
Chepstow
Tintern
Monmouth
Wye Valley Attractions
Tintern Abbey (Cadw)
Tintern Abbey is a national icon – still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace.
Parva Farm Vineyard, Wine and Gift Shop
Parva Farm is a privately owned and run vineyard in the village of Tintern, South Wales. Open to the public every day except Wednesdays for vineyard tours and wine tastings.
Monnow Gate and Bridge
Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower still standing in place.
Clearwell Caves - Ancient Iron Mines
Selected as the 'Best Family Attraction in Gloucestershire for 2003' by the Good Britain Guide, see why when you discover where ochre and iron ore has been 'won' for over 5,000 years - from the Neolithic period, to the present day.
Silver Circle Distillery
A brand new microdistillery in the Wye Valley Silver Circle Distillery is a brand new craft spirits producer based in the beautiful village of Catbrook, deep in the Wye Valley Area Of Natural Beauty.
Veddw House Garden
Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than 20 years of patient work by Anne Wareham and Charles Hawes.
Chepstow Racecourse
Each year Chepstow Racecourse will hold around 32 National Hunt and Flat race meetings. With a variety of weekday, weekend and evening fixtures throughout the year, there is something for everyone.
Kingstone Brewery
At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern manufacture, we choose to champion a hand brewed and bottled beer using only mineral water and the finest ingredients.
Chepstow Museum
Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.
High Glanau Manor
High Glanau Manor is set in twelve acres of fine gardens, designed by H. Avery Tipping in 1922. Original features include impressive stone terraces with far reaching views.
Chepstow Bridge - Old Wye Bridge
Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of iron and steel construction.
Old Station Tintern
Built as a Victorian country railway station, the Old Station, Tintern is a charming site to visit for a quiet relaxing day out or to start your walk in the beautiful Wye Valley.
Clearwell Caves - Ancient Iron Mines
An atmospheric and mysterious natural cave that has been mined for iron ore and ochre pigments for over 4,500 years. Nine impressive caverns for visitors to explore, descending 100ft underground.
Humble by Nature
Humble by Nature is a rural skills centre and working farm owned by broadcaster Kate Humble, in Monmouthshire.
Cornwall House
Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style, dating from 1752. Street facade remodelled in Georgian style (date unknown). Many original features, including fine staircase.
Chepstow Castle (Cadw)
Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone.
Picturesque Wye Tour
The beauties of the Wye Valley were discovered for the first time at the close of the eighteenth century when it became fashionable to take a boat tour down the Wye Valley, to view its romantic sites and picturesque landscape.
Mari Lwyd Artwork Exhibition
This exhibition brings together artwork from artists throughout the UK and beyond whose work features the Mari Lwyd in some way or the mythic world from which she has emerged.
The Wye Valley Arts Centre
The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring environment with excellent studio facilities and an ideal place for students to enjoy a wide range of courses.
Events in and around the Wye Valley
Places to Stay in and around the Wye Valley
Chepstow
Tintern
Monmouth
Places to eat and drink in the Wye Valley
The Whitebrook
Set in 1 acre of tranquil, landscaped gardens in the beautiful Wye Valley, 5 miles from Monmouth, The Whitebrook are proud holders of one Michelin star and 3 AA rosettes putting us amongst the top restaurants in the country.
The Carpenters Arms
The Carpenters Arms is a traditional country pub serving excellent locally sourced food and a varied bar including local real ales.
The Misbah
The Misbah is a family-run Restaurant offering authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, and is located in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Monmouth, within the Picturesque Wye Valley.
Green & Jenks Gelato House
Homemade ice cream loving produced in our shop using locally sourced ingredients.
Old Station Tea Room Cafe
Try our new range of food & drink at Tintern Old Station Tearoom. Take in the scenery with simply irresistible hand finished cakes made across Wales using traditional ingredients. Our beautiful cakes are supplied by Welsh bakers, in Wale
The Rose & Crown
Sally and Jason welcome you to the Rose & Crown. This historic pub is in the heart of Tintern, nestling in the beautiful Wye Valley.
The Royal George Tintern
The Royal George is an elegantly refurbished hotel with a wonderful cosy and dog friendly pub. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced produce and seasonal menus to showcase the very best of the Wye Valley.
The Wye Valley Hotel Pub and Restaurant
Wye Valley Hotel and Restaurant The Wye Valley Hotel is situated in an area of breathtaking natural beauty at Tintern in the heart of the Wye Valley.
The Anchor Inn
The Anchor Tintern dates from the twelfth century and is set in extensive grounds alongside the River Wye with the stunning backdrop of Tintern Abbey.
Parva Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant
A 17th Century former farmhouse set yards from the banks of the River Wye, less than a mile from Tintern Abbey. It has been a guesthouse for some years with a loyal following, and now has a proper restaurant too.
The Sloop Inn
The bar at the Sloop Inn is spacious and comfortable to local and visitor alike. The historic building is over 300 years old and was originally built as a cider house and mill.
The Boat Inn
Welcome to 18th century Boat Inn Located in a superb riverside location overlooking the River Wye, The Boat Inn was built in 1789 and still boasts many of the original interior features.
The Filling Station Cafe
The Filling Station Café is owned and run by Vin and Lou Kennedy. We were very pleased to have been award a 5 star for food hygiene. Everyone is welcome including cyclists, walkers, tourists, families and residents.
Abbey Mill Coffee House & Restaurant
Built on recommendation our licensed Coffee House and Restaurant hosts a delight of home cooked cakes and Welsh specialities including Abbey Mill's famous 'Mill Wheel' teacake. We are renowned for our fine salads and traditional dishes.
Discover the Picturesque Wye Tour
Take on the Wye Valley Walk
Walks in the Wye Valley
Health Walk - Two Rivers Meadow Walk
2 mile walk around the land between the River Wye and the River Monnow.
Health Walk - Tintern Walk
2.5 mile walk from the Old Station, Tintern enjoying both sides of the River Wye.
Health Walk - St. Arvan's Walk
2.8 mile route through and to the west of the village of St. Arvan's.
Eagle's Nest Viewpoint & Wyndcliffe Wood
Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland. There is a waymarked walk (with 365 steps!) from the car park to the Eagles Nest lookout which is one of the best viewpoints in the Wye Valley.
Devil's Pulpit Viewpoint
One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the Wales / England border. Starting in Tintern, Monmouthshire, you cross into Gloucestershire before walking through woods up to the viewpoint.
23 Trellech Village
A walk of 1.2 miles around the historic attractions of the village of Trellech, above the Wye Valley, south of Monmouth.
24 Wells and Springs at Trellech
A 5.3 mile walk from Trellech, above the Wye Valley south of Monmouth.
Whitestone Wood
The woodlands of the lower Wye Valley are some of the most beautiful in Britain. This area of breath-taking natural scenery has enthralled visitors, including the landscape painter William Turner, since the 18th century.
Health Walk - Vauxhall Fields Walk
1.75 mile walk through part of the town and around Vauxhall Fields.
18 Monmouth King's Wood
A 6.1 mile walk from Monmouth including a section of the Offa’s Dyke Path in King’s Wood.
22 Mitchel Troy to Cwmcarvan
A 5 mile walk with lots of ups, downs and spectacular views from Mitchel Troy, west of Monmouth.
19 Redbrook to Penallt
A walk of 4.4 miles in the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Sustained ascent and descent.
