Historic Sites
The Wye Valley is steeped in history, as a border land it has seen centuries of conflict and chaos. This is castle country and contains the impressive Offas Dyke as well as a host of hillforts and remnants of an important industrial history
Historic sites in Monmouthshire
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow’s imposing Norman castle, high up on its cliff above the River Wye, guards a major river crossing between England and Wales.
Tintern Abbey
Now a spectacular ruin, Tintern Abbey was founded by Cistercian monks in 1131, and largely rebuilt in the late 13th century. It is the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales, and an outstanding example of Gothic architecture.
The Kymin
A two-storey circular Georgian banqueting house and naval temple, in wooded hilltop grounds above Monmouth, which afford spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. When Admiral Lord Nelson visited the site in 1802 he described it as one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. it is owned by the National Trust and lies on the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail and is also accessible by footpath from the town.
Shire Hall
A Grade I listed building in Agincourt Square, Monmouth which dates back to 1724. The Chartist Trials of 1842 were held here. The Shire Hall has undergone extensive refurbishment through the Heritage Lottery Fund
Historic sites in Herefordshire
Goodrich Castle
Goodrich castle is one of the most complete medieval castles in Britain, built to guard a ford across the River Wye.
Wilton Castle
The romantic ruins of a restored 12th century castle and 16th century manor house (not open) on the banks of the River Wye near Ross-on-Wye
Sufton Court
Small Palladian mansion built in 1788 by James Wyatt for James Hereford near Mordiford. The park laid out by Repton
Langstone Court,
Mediaeval Manor House at Llangarron
Historic sites in the Forest of Dean
St Briavels Castle
A moated Norman castle built originally as a hunting lodge for King John. Currently a Youth Hostel
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