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Heritage Attractions in Monmouthshire
Heritage Attractions in Monmouthshire
An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.
The Malt Barn, New Market Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AU
tel: 01291 673777
Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.
Chepstow Museum, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ
tel: 01291 625981
The Museum was founded on 2nd July 1959. The idea for a Museum was around from as early as 1903 when it was discussed and minuted by the Abergavenny Free Library Committee.
Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EE
tel: 01873 845282
Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
Built as a Victorian country railway station, the Old Station, Tintern is a charming site to visit for a quiet relaxing day out or to start your walk in the beautiful Wye Valley.
Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX
tel: 01291 689566
One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH
tel: 0300 025 6000
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Castle’s exciting past. Caldicot Castle’s impressive structure is surrounded by an idyllic 55 acre Country Park.
Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone.
Town Centre, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY
tel: 01291 624065
Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, NP7 8UD
tel: 0300 025 6000
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
Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY
tel: 01600 775257
The unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.
Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT
tel: 01291 690228
Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP
tel: 0300 025 6000
Tintern Abbey is a national icon – still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace.
Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE
tel: 01291 689251
Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.
