Monmouthshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Monmouthshire.

About Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire is located in the south east area of Wales and borders the country of England. Its main towns are Chepstow, Usk, Abergavenny and Monmouth itself. The town of Monmouth is famous for its Georgian and Tudor architecture. A fine example of this is the stone gated bridge at Monnow Bridge. There is a wealth of places to visit in and around the area. The area is scattered with historic castles such as Raglan Castle, Grosmont Castle, Skenfrith Castle and Caldicot Castle. Tintern Abbey has some of the most spectacular ruins in Britain and offers a real taste of Welsh history. Offa's Dyke is a huge linear earthwork that follows the rough line of the border between Wales and England. It can be considered as the Welsh equivalent of Hadrian's Wall! It was designated to protect the old English region of Mercia from the raiders and invaders from Powys in Wales. The Wye Valley is also a part of Monmouthshire and is an area of natural outstanding beauty. Ross-on-Wye is the only town within this area but near by towns include Hereford, Monmouth and Chepstow. Chepstow is also home to the racing course which holds many meets throughout the year.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Monmouthshire

1. Wyndcliffe Court - St Arvans, Nr Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EY Wyndcliffe Court is an large Welsh garden, designed by the famous architect H. Avray Tipping. The Arts and Crafts walled garden encompasses the home with sculptures, topiaries, terraced and water features, all surrounded by a beautiful forest. 2. White Castle - Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8 A medieval fortress that was built in the 13th century, the castle is pear shaped and has a surrounding moat. Previously known as Llantilio Castle, the name was changed due to the whitewash plaster used on the exterior walls. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Monmouthshire - With lots of information, pictures and contact information for each attraction.

Towns and Villages in Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Abergavenny - became popular for manufacturing Welsh flannel and periwigs... More... Chepstow - began holding weekly markets and annual fairs in 1294... More... Monmouth - is a charming, busy market town which gains its character from its bridges... More... Newport - metropolitan area has a population of over a million people... More... Pontypool - regularly holds special events that include fairs and rugby tournaments... More... Usk - Island is really a park area on the edge of the River Usk... More...

Useful Contact Information for Monmouthshire

Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY Tel No: 01291 623772 Monmouth Tourist Information Centre Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP5 3DY Tel No: 01600 713899

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