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Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire. Paid entry

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Details

Accessibility

Sloped access from public car park with 4 dedicated disabled spaces available in council car park directly in front of the castle.

Areas of the site accessible to people with limited mobility.

"Please be aware that the internal pathway running the length of the castle is on a slope and is steep in places.

The nearest public toilets including a accessible toilet are in the public car park at the front of the castle."

See https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle#facilities

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chepstow_Castle

"Chepstow Castle (Welsh: Castell Cas-gwent) 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 took the name of the adjoining market town in about the 14th century.

In the 12th century the castle was used in the conquest of Gwent, the first independent Welsh kingdom to be conquered by the Normans. It was subsequently held by two of the most powerful Anglo-Norman magnates of medieval England, William Marshal and Richard de Clare. However, by the 16th century its military importance had waned and parts of its structure were converted into domestic ranges. Although re-garrisoned during and after the English Civil War, by the 1700s it had fallen into decay. With the later growth of tourism, the castle became a popular visitor destination.

The ruins were Grade I listed on 6 December 1950.

Chepstow Castle is open to the public, and since 1984 has been in the care of Cadw, the Welsh government body with the responsibility for protecting, conserving and promoting the built heritage of Wales. There are special events held often in the castle and visitors are now able to walk along the battlements and into Marten's Tower. The castle was used for the filming some scenes for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary broadcast.[12][13] "

Address

Chepstow Castle

Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY

Email

ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

Phone

03000 252239 "For contractors, educational visits and deliveries please ring 01291 624065

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau’n Gymraeg / We welcome calls in Welsh."

Website

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chepstow_Castle

Directions

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle#directions

"Road: From Cardiff M4, J23, M48 J2, A466. From London M4, J21 & M48.

Bike: NCN Route No.4 (200m/219yards)."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

"Rail: Chepstow 1km/0.6mls Cardiff-Gloucester-Birmingham line. For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50."

Amenities

Dogs on leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.