Visitor attractions and information - Chepstow
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Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire,
NP16 6BE. Tel. 01291 622260. Situated in an area of outstanding
natural beauty, the picturesque Wye Valley provides a breathtaking
backdrop to the impressive racing calendar at Chepstow Racecourse.
Ideally located between Bristol and Cardiff, the racecourse is
easily accessible being just a few minutes from the Severn Bridge.
www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk. About
1 mile north of Chepstow. |
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Chepstow
Castle. The ruins of Chepstow Castle have a spectacular setting
on cliffs over the River Wye. CADW, who act as custodians, have
produced a guide book for the Castle which is available at the
Castle gift shop. Location: In the centre of Chepstow. |
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Chepstow Museum, Bridge Street, Chepstow.
Tel: 01291 625981. Chepstow Museum is housed in an elegant late
18th Century town house opposite the Castle car park. History
of Chepstow. There is always something new to see at the museum
with regularly changing exhibitions. Location: In the centre of Chepstow. |
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Caldicot
Castle, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire. NP26 4HU. Tel:
01291 420241. The castle offers the chance to explore medieval
walls and towers, set in fifty five acres of beautiful Country
Park. Castle Gift Shop. Castle Tea Room. Towers have spiral staircases
and some doorways are narrow. www.caldicotcastle.co.uk.
About 4 miles south west
of Chepstow. |
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Tintern Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded
in 1131, is beautifully situated on to the River Wye about 4
miles north of Chepstow along the A466. Parking, toilets, guidebook
available, on-site giftshop, site exhibition, audio tour. CADW
is responsible for the upkeep. Charges apply. About 4 miles north of Chepstow. |
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Better
Tours, Milbank, Presteigne, Powys. Tel: 01544260493. Castles
of Wales Tour. BETTER TRAVEL is pleased to offer you, the discerning
traveller, the opportunity to visit in four days a few of the
classical Castles of South, Mid, West and North Wales. With names
as famous as Carreg Cennen and Caerphilly, Chepstow, Caernafon,
Beaumaris, Conwy or Lamphey Bishops Palace and Carew, these treasured
ruins of the dark and middle ages are familiar to both residents
and visitors alike. www.better-travel.co.uk.
Location: Tour of the
Castles of Wales. |
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