Chepstow Castle
📍 Monmouthshire, Wales
About
Chepstow Castle at Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067 under the instruction of the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern. Originally known as Striguil, it was the southernmost of a chain of castles built in the Welsh Marches, and with its attached Lordship of Striguil took the name of the adjoining market town in about the 14th century.
Getting There
🚂 Chepstow Station
On the Gloucester–Newport line, 10 min walk to castle
🅿️ Castle Car Park
Pay car park on Bridge Street near the castle
🚗 By Car
Just off the M48 at the Welsh border, above the River Wye
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Limited Access🏛️ Cliffside Layout🌊 River Wye
The oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain, begun in 1067. Stretches along a limestone cliff above the River Wye. Multiple wards connected by passages and steps. Cadw managed. Spectacular views from the upper ward.
Events & Activities
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Chepstow Castle Festival
Music and arts festival in the castle grounds
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