Things to do in Chepstow (Cas Gwent)
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Chepstow Castle
Magnificent Chepstow Castle perches atop a limestone cliff overhanging the river, guarding the main river crossing from England into South Wales. It is one of the oldest castles in Britain (building began in 1067) and the impressive Great Tower retains its original Norman architecture.
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Tintern and Return
The classic Tintern and Return walk begins at the tourist office and heads upriver along the Wye Valley path to Tintern Abbey, returning via the Offa's Dyke Path on the eastern bank. The total distance is around 13 miles; allow a full day, with lunch at Tintern. The tourist office sells a leaflet to accompany the walk, but you'll also need Ordnance Survey Landranger map No 162 (also available from the tourist office). You can cut the walk short at Tintern and return to Chepstow (or continue to Monmouth) by bus.
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Chepstow Museum
Housed in an 18th-century town house across the road from the castle, this small, child-friendly museum covers Chepstow's industrial and social history.
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Port Wall
The 13th-century Port Wall, the old town fortification, runs along the west side of the town centre. You can see it from the Welsh St car park and near the train station. Chepstow's main street, High St, passes through the Gate House, the original city gate, which was restored in the 16th century.
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Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow Racecourse, set in rolling parkland alongside the River Wye just north of the town centre, is one of Britain's most famous horse-racing venues and home to Wales' most prestigious race meeting, the Welsh National on 27 December.
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Boat Inn
A great riverside pub strewn with nautical knick-knacks and a particularly snug 'snug', the Boat dishes up better-than-average pub grub and a good menu of daily specials.
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Mythos
Exposed beams, stone walls and dramatic lighting make this lively Greek bar and restaurant memorable, but it's the authentic, delicious food that justifies that pretentious exclamation mark in the name: tzatziki, grilled haloumi, spanakopita (spinach-filled pastries), lamb and chicken souvlaki, moussaka – served as meze or main-sized portions.
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St Mary's Tearooms
A traditional tearoom serving home baking, sandwiches and hot lunches, St Mary's also dishes up a decent fried breakfast.
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Chepstow Farmers' Market
Self caterers can check out the local produce at the Chepstow Farmers' Market .
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Chepstow Country Market
Self caterers can check out the local produce at the Chepstow Country Market.
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