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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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5 St Arvans Roundabout

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Arvans Memorial Hall, A466, St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DN

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

A 5.4 mile hilly walk around the community of St Arvans north of Chepstow.
Kingstone Brewery

Type

Type:

Brewery

Address

Meadow farm, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 680111

info@kingstonebrewery.com

Tintern

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.
Captivate Gallery

Type

Type:

Art Gallery

Address

11 St Mary Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EW

Telephone
07595719524

steph@captivate-art.co.uk

Chepstow

Visit Captivate Gallery at 11 St Mary’s Street—stop by to say hello, enjoy local art, and mingle in a welcoming, dog-friendly atmosphere!
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.
Health Walk - Tintern Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Old Station, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Tintern

A 2.5 mile walk from the Old Station, Tintern enjoying both sides of the River Wye.
Chepstow Bridge - Old Wye Bridge

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Chepstow Bridge, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

Telephone
01291 625981

chepstowmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of iron and steel construction.
Chepstow Racecourse

Type

Type:

Racecourse

Address

Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE

Telephone
01291 622260

info@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk

Chepstow

Chepstow Racecourse has it all - beautiful countryside, a friendly charming atmosphere, and an impressive racing pedigree.
Forest Retreats

Type

Type:

Wellbeing

Address

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

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Forest Retreats is an eco-retreat centre based at Hill Farm, Tintern offering yoga and wellbeing retreats throughout the year, as well as bespoke corporate retreats.
Health Walk - Vauxhall Fields Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

1.75 mile walk through part of the town and around Vauxhall Fields.
Wyeswood Common

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Penallt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Monmouth

Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye Valley.
Nelson Garden

Type

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.
Health Walk - Drybridge & Watery Lane Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Bridges Centre Car Park, Drybridge Park, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AS

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 2.75 mile walk through Drybridge Nature Park and Vauxhall Fields, returning along Watery Lane.
Wye Valley Greenway

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SZ

Tintern

The Wye Valley Greenway is a five mile shared use route between Tintern and Chepstow, mostly following the old Wye Valley railway line down the eastern side of the River Wye.
WyeMTB

Type

Type:

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
The Wern

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Craig-y-Dorth, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4RL

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Monmouth

The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.
Monmouth Leisure Centre

Type

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.
Health Walk - Dixton Church Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 1 mile Monmouth walk along the River Wye to Dixton Church and back.
Croes Robert Wood

Type

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.
The Devil's Pulpit Viewpoint

Type

Type:

Viewpoint/Beauty Spot

Address

Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Chepstow

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.
18 Monmouth King's Wood Circular Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Drybridge Community Nature Park, Rockfield Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AS

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 6.1 mile walk from Monmouth including a section of the Offa’s Dyke Path in King’s Wood.