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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

The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed throughout 2026 to reopen early in 2027 as it undergoes an exciting refurbishment. 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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Chepstow Park Wood

Type

Type:

Forest or Woodland

Address

Devauden Road, Devauden, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EZ

Devauden

Chepstow Park Wood is an old medieval hunting park, created by the Norman lords of Chepstow Castle.
Monmouth’s Premier Play Centre

Type

Type:

Children's Activity Centre

Address

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

Telephone
01600 775135

monmouthleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

Climb to new heights with Monmouth Premier Play Centre, featuring an exciting 3 storey, action pack climbing maze, featuring a unique beat the clock timing system. There’s also a designated (enclosed) toddler area.
19 Redbrook to Penallt

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Redbrook car park, Redbrook Road, Redbrook, Monmouthshire, NP25 4LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Redbrook

A walk of 4.4 miles in the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Sustained ascent and descent.
24 Wells and Springs at Trellech

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Church Street, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Trellech

A 5.3 mile walk from Trellech, above the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Taking in Cleddon Falls and historic Trellech.
4 Tintern to Penterry

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Lower Wireworks, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TQ

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

The route heads out of Tintern above the Abbey, following the Wye Valley Walk up into dense woodland.
Celtic Trails Walking Holidays

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Type:

Activity Provider

Address

5 Ashweir Court, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

Telephone
01291 689774

walk@celtic-trails.com

Tintern

Celtic Trails are a premier provider of self-guided walking holidays, dedicated to creating memorable experiences for walkers of all levels.
Birch Tree Well NGS Garden

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Birch Tree Well, Upper Ferry Road, Penallt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4AN

Telephone
01600 775327

gillian.bourchier@btinternet.com

Penallt, Monmouth

Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and streams
Tourism For All

Old Station Tintern

Type

Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

Old Station Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 689566

oldstationtintern@monmouthshire.gov.uk

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.
The Wern

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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.
17 Buckholt Wood

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Monmouth Town Centre, Glendower Street,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DF

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 6 mile walk to the north of Monmouth
Silver Circle Distillery

Type

Type:

Distillery

Address

Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Monmouthshire, NP25 4RP

Telephone
01600 860702

hello@silvercircledistillery.com

Penallt

Silver Circle Distillery is a microdistillery in the beautiful Wye Valley near Monmouth, creating and serving award winning gins and cocktails.
Geoffrey of Monmouth Trail

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Type:

Town Trail

Address

Monnow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EG

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 1.75 mile walk on which you'll learn a little about Geoffrey & his links to Monmouth, as well as other interesting facts.
Piercefield Woods Nature Reserve

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Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

St. Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EG

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Chepstow

Piercefield woods are the gateway to the Lower Wye Valley, stretching for over 3km along the river from near Chepstow castle in the south to Wyndcliff woods and the Eagle’s Nest in the North.
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.
High Glanau Manor

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

High Glanau Manor, Lydart, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4AD

Telephone
01600 860005

Monmouth

High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine gardens. Designed by Henry Avray Tipping in 1922 many original features remain including impressive stone terraces with spectacular views of the Brecon…
Chippenham Play Area

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

Chippenham Play Area, Chippenham Village Green, Blestium Street (opposite rear of Waitrose Supermarket),, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3UZ

Blestium Street (opposite rear of Waitrose Supermarket),, Monmouth

A new play park in Monmouth, next to Chippenham Field.
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 - 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.
Prisk Wood SSSI Nature Reserve

Type

Type:

Nature Reserve

Address

Lone Lane, Penallt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4AJ

Telephone
01600 740600

info@gwentwildlife.org

Monmouth

Prisk Wood is a six hectare ancient woodland high up in the Wye Valley.
Veddw House Garden

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Veddw House, The Fedw, Devauden, Monmouthshire, NP16 6PH

Telephone
01291 650836

anne@veddw.co.uk

Devauden

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.