Address
Tintern,
Chepstow,
Monmouthshire,
NP16 7NX
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Details
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.
The Old Station has developed an excellent reputation as one of the area’s top visitor centres and was voted the UK’s favourite park in 2011. The site has held the coveted Green Flag award since 2009.
The Old Station is a wonderful hub for walkers, and its impressive facilities make it an ideal small conference venue – just the place for an office away day.
There are three railway carriages on site. Two carriages contain a souvenir and gift shop, a Destination Wye Valley exhibition area with information about the heritage of the Wye Valley, a tourist information point and a meeting room, which when not booked out shows a film about the railway and surrounding countryside. The third smaller carriage houses a scale model of the station as it would have been in the 1930s.
Visitors can sit, relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery, wander along a relaxing one mile riverside circular walk, before visiting the Circle of Legends. The Legends are 6 local characters from history how all have a walk attached to them for more details and to download the maps go to www.thecircleoflegends.co.uk
For the younger visitor there is a full programme of activities available daily, including miniature train rides (on selected days), a play area and a 30 metre aerial zip slide.
There is also a small campsite but booking is essential. The campsite has no vehicle access and does not have facilities for caravan and campervans.
Children's activities available everyday. A full activity programme is available by request.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Reviews
Directions
Map reference: SO 536006 Lat: 51.70227 Long: -2.67187
9km north of Chepstow on A466. 1km north of Tintern Abbey.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 5 miles from Chepstow station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Children's activities available everyday. A full activity programme is available by request.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Additive free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu