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Beyond Newport: Chepstow

6 April 2025 15

The Old Chepstow Bridge – A Unique Ironwork Design

Chepstow is home to an elegant 19th-century cast-iron bridge spanning the River Wye. It’s one of the oldest surviving iron bridges in the world, built in 1816, and is still in use today!

The Legendary Chepstow Racecourse

It’s home to the Welsh Grand National, one of the biggest events in British horse racing. The racecourse itself has been around since 1926 and remains a huge draw for racing fans.

A Unique Microclimate

Because of its position in the Wye Valley, Chepstow has a milder climate than much of Wales, allowing plants to grow that wouldn’t usually survive in other parts of the country.

A Favorite of Poets and Writers

Writers like William Wordsworth and J.R.R. Tolkien visited or were inspired by the landscapes around Chepstow. Some even speculate that the dramatic scenery of the Wye Valley helped shape Tolkien’s vision of Middle-earth.

Home to One of Britain’s Oldest Stone Castles

Chepstow Castle, perched dramatically on limestone cliffs above the River Wye, is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Construction began in 1067, just a year after the Norman conquest—meaning it predates the Tower of London!

Written by: Kym Frederick

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