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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.
There’s no better place in Britain to see how castles gradually evolved to cope with ever more destructive weaponry – and the grandiose ambitions of their owners. For more than six centuries Chepstow Castle was home to some of the wealthiest and most powerful men of the medieval and Tudor ages.
Building was started in 1067 by Earl William fitz Osbern, close friend of William the Conqueror, making it one of the first Norman strongholds in Wales. In turn William Marshal (Earl of Pembroke), Roger Bigod (Earl of Norfolk) and Charles Somerset (Earl of Worcester) all made their mark before the castle declined after the Civil War.
Magnates and power-brokers were constantly on the move. Chepstow was just one residence in their vast estates – an impressive shell into which they would bring their gold and silver vessels, rich silk and brightly painted furniture.
Nowadays Chepstow Castle is managed by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government, and has many fantastic events throughout the year, from re-enactments and falconry displays, to live music and theatre.
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Guide Prices
Member - Free
Adult - £8.70
Senior - £8.10
Juniors / Students - £6.10
Family - £28.20
All children under 5 receive free entry
Events
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
William Marshall WeekendEnjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.- more info
10th May 2025 - 11th May 2025
Let’s Discover ... Medieval FoodDiscover what the medieval residents of Chepstow castle would have eaten, especially around feast days.- more info
17th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
Introduction to Bookbinding WorkshopsLearn all about traditional and contemporary bookbinding at Chepstow Castle with bookbinder Kate Thomas.- more info
17th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
Medieval Music DayHead to Chepstow Castle and listen to medieval music, played on the authetic instruments.- more info
24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Chepstow Castle BingoSearch the castle for features old and new, and be the first one in your family to shout … BINGO!
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31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Juggling Jim's Jester SchoolVisit Chepstow Castle this weekend and see if you have what it takes to be a medieval jester!- more info
7th June 2025 - 8th June 2025
Norman tales and MusicVisit Chepstow Castle for a weekend of Norman music from Trouvere Medieval Minstrels.- more info
8th June 2025 - 8th June 2025
Macbeth at Chepstow CastleEnjoy live outdoor theatre at Chepstow Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of Macbeth.
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21st June 2025 - 21st June 2025
Needle Felting Workshop at Chepstow CastleJoin acclaimed fibre and clay artist Emma Bevan from Woven Earth Studio on a fantastic Needle Felting session at Chepstow Castle.- more info
12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025
Let’s Discover…Medieval MedicineCome along and meet Chepstow Castle’s medieval doctor - who will be curing all for the day!- more info
19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Medieval Falconry at Chepstow CastleGet up close and personal with a variety of birds of prey this weekend at Chepstow Castle!- more info
22nd July 2025 - 22nd July 2025
Let’s Discover…ChainmailVisit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.- more info
23rd July 2025 - 23rd July 2025
30th July 2025 - 30th July 2025
6th Aug 2025 - 6th Aug 2025
13th Aug 2025 - 13th Aug 2025
20th Aug 2025 - 20th Aug 2025
27th Aug 2025 - 27th Aug 2025
Make and Take at Chepstow CastleGet crafty at Chepstow Castle with our Make and Take day. Children can make something to play with in the castle and then take home.- more info
26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025
Steps back in TimePut on your dancing shoes and visit Chepstow Castle this weekend, as we learn about the evolution of dance, from the medieval farandole to the French court dances of the 17th century.- more info
29th July 2025 - 29th July 2025
Let’s Discover… Medieval WeaponsCome and be entertained by our resident knight, and get a close-up look at medieval weaponry! - more info
2nd Aug 2025 - 3rd Aug 2025
Chepstow Under Siege 1645Civil War living history encampment at Chepstow Castle. Try on armour, handle weapons and take part in drills.- more info
5th Aug 2025 - 5th Aug 2025
- Let’s Discover… Medieval WarfareFind out all about medieval strategy, tactics and sieges at Chepstow Castle.
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7th Aug 2025 - 10th Aug 2025
14th Aug 2025 - 17th Aug 2025
21st Aug 2025 - 25th Aug 2025
Castell Roc Music FestivalCastell Roc is an annual festival held within Chepstow Castle. Enjoy 13 different performances over 18 days in August.- more info
12th Aug 2025 - 12th Aug 2025
- Let’s Discover…The Printed WordLearn all about how to set type and print the old fashioned way with printer Francesca Kay.
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19th Aug 2025 - 19th Aug 2025
- Let’s Discover ...WillowLearn all about the ancient craft of willow weaving at Chepstow Castle.
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26th Aug 2025 - 26th Aug 2025
Let’s Discover… Herbs and HeritageLearn all about herbs and their uses at Chepstow Castle during the Middle Ages.- more info
Related
Tintern Abbey (Cadw), TinternCistercian 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.
Raglan Castle (Cadw), RaglanRaglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89.
Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.
Group Visits at Chepstow Castle, ChepstowChepstow Castle has a great deal to offer groups of all sizes.
Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point - In the Castle Dell Car park there are 4 EV parking bays.
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets - No toilets in the castle. Public toilets (including accessible toilet) in the car park opposite, around 350ft from castle entrance.
- Facilities for hearing impaired - There are hearing loops in the ticket office and gift shop.
- Facilities for visually impaired - Audio Tours are available (£3 a handset for non-members). We have designated handsets with bump dots to help visually impaired locate the buttons on the device.
- Level Access - The majority of the monument can be explored at ground level. Towers and wall walks, plus the cellar, are all accessed via staircases of varying sizes.
Booking & Payment Details
- Online Booking Possible
Catering
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities - Baby changing facilities in the public toilets in the car park opposite, around 350ft from castle entrance.
- Children welcome
Parking
- EV Charging - In the Castle Dell Car park there are 4 EV parking bays
- On site car park
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are welcome within the grounds. They must remain on a short lead and stay at ground level (not up or down staircases).
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Map & Directions
Road Directions
M4 Eastbound Junction 23 or Westbound Junction 21 and take the M48; at Junction 2 take the A466 & A48 for Chepstow.Accessible by Public Transport: Chepstow station is 1 mile away.
