Book : Abergavenny
and the Black Mountains (Landranger Maps).
Book : Philip's Street
Atlas Hereford Monmouth.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Travel information
: Chepstow.
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