Chepstow Castle Castles
The ruins of Chepstow Castle have a spectacular setting on cliffs over the River Wye. This powerful defensive position can best be seen from several points on the English side of the river. Entered by the Gateway at the lower end of town, its long shape, hugging the cliff edge, shows clearly its several stages of development from its early Norman beginnings.
During the Civil War and afterwards it was used as a prison - famous ?guests? were the Royalist Bishop Jeremy Taylor, and the Regicide Henry Marten, whose name is now applied to the Tower where he spent 12 years in comfortable captivity until his death in 1680. The garrison and guns left in 1690 and the Castle?s defences were ?dismantled?. The Castle was allowed to decay and areas of it used for small industries. It was eventually passed over to the care of the State in 1953.
The castle is open to the public daily throughout the year and ample parking is provided off Bridge Street immediately below the Castle. A major exhibition ?A Castle at War? which includes life-size models and a dramatic Civil War battle scene, explores both the medieval development of the Castle, and its role in the Civil War.
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AddressBridge Street, Monmouthshire, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ
Opening timesN/a
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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Afon Gwy B&B
Offering a terrace and views of the river, Afon Gwy B&B is situated in Chepstow. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms include a flat-screen TV.
Castle View
With wonderful views across Chepstow Castle, the 300-year old Castle View Hotel offers elegant rooms with flat-screen LCD TVs and luxury memory-foam mattresses. There is free Wi-Fi throughout..
The Three Tuns
Dating back to the 1600s, The Three Tuns is set overlooking Chepstow Castle. Retaining its charming original features, the inn offers traditional accommodation, homemade food and a pretty beer garden..
No8 Chepstow
No8 Chepstow is situated in Chepstow, 6 km from Tintern Abbey. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV. No8 Chepstow features free WiFi .
The First Hurdle Guest
A 4-minute drive from Chepstow Racecourse, The First Hurdle Guest House has a town centre location 5 minutes walk from Chepstow Castle. This 18th-century guest house offers free Wi-Fi and a full cooked breakfast..
The Beaufort Hotel
Centrally situated within historic Chepstow, The Beaufort Hotel offers a range of single, double and family accommodation, within walking distance of Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow Castle, and the Railway Station..
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