Chepstow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Tintern Abbey showing building ruins, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Nestled in an almost signature ‘S’ bend of theRiver Wye is the attractive market town of Chepstowin the Welsh county of Monmouthshire. With Gloucestershire just over theborder, Bristol a short drive away and Newport just down the road Chepstowis ideally located for exploring the southwest of England and the surroundingWelsh countryside but there are plenty of other reasons to plan a break in Chepstow.

On theRiver Wye

For a start there’s its rather delightful locationas the River Wye snakes its way to join the River Severn just a couple of milesdownstream. The western end of the Severn Bridge links the town withneighbouring Gloucestershire and makes an iconic sight as it reaches across theriver to join Wales and England.

ChepstowCastle

And, of course, there’s that dramatic castleoverlooking the town like a domineering but protective patriarch. The magnificentNorman castle at Chepstow perches on top of alimestone cliff that hangs over the river, and guards the main river crossing.Miraculously intact this is actually one of the oldest castles in Britain,dating all the way back to the Norman Conquest, and the impressive Great Tower stillfeatures its original architecture.

ChepstowMuseum

You can learn all about the castle’s history in themuseum that is housed in the Lower Bailey and to bring your understanding of Chepstow’shistory up to date you can nip across the road from the castle into the 18thcentury town house in which a kid-friendly museum brings the town’s industrial andsocial history to life.

If its myth and legend that you are after then Chepstowcan provide you with plenty of romantic legends too. It is said that a cave inthe cliff underneath the castle is where King Arthur and his trusty knights areresting and conserving their powers until the next time that Britain needssaving from dark forces.

Chepstow Shops

The name Chepstowderives from the old English ‘chepe stowe’ which means market place or tradingcentre. The town centre today has over 130 shops within easy walking distance andthe pedestrianised St Mary's Street contains antique shops, craft and giftshops, cafes and restaurants.

Festivalsin Chepstow

Markets and festivals still define the rhythms ofthe weeks and changing of the seasons here. The ChepstowFarmer’s market is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month andthe Chepstow Show draws farmers from miles aroundto display their wares and compete for prizes every August. Meanwhile in Julythe Two Rivers Folk Festival offers three days of music and dance and there isthe Chepstow Festival packed with medievalre-enactments, pageantry and drama.

ChepstowRacecourse

For those partial to a flutter you are in the righttown: ChepstowRacecourse is the leading horse racing course in Wales. You will findit on the edge of the town, in the grounds of the ruined Piercefield House. Theracecourse itself was first opened in 1926, and has held the Welsh National since1949.

VisitChepstow

With its stunning but centrallocation, historical sights and contemporary shopping, hotels and restaurants,river views and racecourse excitement, Chepstowoffers an ideal place to explore Wales and Southwest England.

Mollie's Motel & Diner
Mollie's Motel & Diner
3.5 out of 5
Cribbs Causeway, A4018, Bristol, England
The price is ₹6,312 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹6,312
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,684 reviews)
"Love Mollies, will make a return sometime soon whether it be Oxford or Cribbs Corner. If only all places to stay were like this !"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Mollie's Motel & Diner
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. Pierre Country Club
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. Pierre Country Club
4 out of 5
St Pierre Park, Chepstow, Wales
The price is ₹7,364 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹7,364
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Chepstow. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (971 reviews)
Very impressive and full of character
"Lovely hotel, very impressive entrance as you drive down and through the archway that takes you back in time as if you are entering a castle. Room was more modern, spacious and clean, we were overlooking part of the golf course, and the biggest tv I think we have ever had in a hotel room. The lobby ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. Pierre Country Club
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is ₹9,707 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
₹9,707
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Great staycation! Relaxing and perfect for a short stay. Celtic manor has fantastic spa facilities, would recommend and stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Celtic Manor Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quay Apartments Clarence House
Quay Apartments Clarence House
3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Newport Cathedral ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
Home from home
"Throughly enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Quay Apartments Clarence House
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus
4 out of 5
Quakers Friars Cabot Circus, Bristol, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Broadmead Shopping Centre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (142 reviews)
2 day stay central Bristol
"super location, two car parks within a 5-minute walk and plenty of shops and food places for all tastes. the property is in good order however the sofa and chair have had plenty of use and are not in keeping with the standard of the rest of the property, a small quibble, in what otherwise is a decent ..."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2024

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus
Beech House
Beech House
4 out of 5
6 Saint Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
Good but with 2 big let downs.
"Lovely place to stay. Beds were very comfortable, bathrooms and showers were excellent. Wifi is good speed. Now the unfortunates... the key system is ridiculously over complicated. Then god forbid (like us) it decides its not going to work at 10pm at night because you cant get hold of anyone! Parking ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2024

Beech House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chepstow

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 Mar 2020

Scenic

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
25 Oct 2019

Local people very friendly and helpful

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Oct 2019

Nice area. Sad about the hotel room through!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

good place for weekend visit,people in chepstow very friendly

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
9 Sep 2019

Lovely town, beautiful scenery and walks

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Jul 2019

Lovely town with plenty to see including the castle, museum and a pottery. It seems a vibrant place both during the day and at night.

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