Chepstow Castle

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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

9th Dec 2023 - 10th Dec 2023

Christmas baubles on treeDecoration DecoratingVisit Chepstow Castle this weekend and decorate a wooden Christmas Tree decoration to take home and hang on your tree!
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16th Dec 2023 - 31st Dec 2023

Cartoon ReindeerReindeer Poo TrailSanta's reindeers are back at Chepstow Castle… and they're still not toilet trained!
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10th Aug 2024 - 26th Aug 2024

Castell RocCastell Roc Music FestivalCastell Roc is an annual festival held within Chepstow Castle. Enjoy 13 different performances over 18 days in August.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired

Catering

  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • 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.

Chepstow Castle (Cadw)

Type:Castle

Chepstow Castle, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY
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Tel03000 252239

Opening Times

* Daily 9.30am–5pm

Please note: due to essential conservation work and areas of restricted access — we are currently charging reduced admission prices to the castle.

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