Wye Valley Tour

Chepstow Castle

Our first visit is to Chepstow Castle, situated on its rock above the swirling waters of the River Wye.  Standing guard over a strategic crossing point into Wales, this well-preserved landmark castle is probably the first stone castle to be built in Britain and one of the few to trace the evolution of medieval military architecture from start to finish.   

Tintern Abbey 

We then drive to Tintern Abbey, an outstanding example of Gothic architecture as well as providing a fascinating insight into monastic life in medieval times. Wordsworth was inspired by his visit to write his famous poem, 'Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey'.

Monmouth 

We travel north through the Wye Valley to the historic border town of Monmouth, taking a short detour to The Kymin, situated in an elevated position overlooking the Wye Valley and providing a bird's- eye view of Monmouth. We descend into the town, with its Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, where a stroll along the main street will reveal the full range of the town's architectural and historical delights.