Guidebook for Tintern and surrounding Area
Sightseeing
Beautiful Boarder Towns
Small town with intersting nooks and crannies. Historic interest with artistic features, little theatre. River walks and access to places of interest along the Wye Valley
152 locals recommend
Monmouth
Small town with intersting nooks and crannies. Historic interest with artistic features, little theatre. River walks and access to places of interest along the Wye Valley
Market and individual shops well worth a visit and more, outlying hills and mountains beautiful countryside to explore
145 locals recommend
Abergavenny
Market and individual shops well worth a visit and more, outlying hills and mountains beautiful countryside to explore
Majestic Abbey and ancient churches, Wye Valley walks, Offa's Dyke, Eagles Nest various play areas and picnic spots in surrounding country towards Trelleck, Usk and Monmouth.
Food and drink is plentiful in the village
https://www.theroyalgeorgetintern.co.uk/the-pub/
Is a new venture for this hotel
Local winery Parva Farm Vineyard is well worth a visit and Kingstone Brewery https://kingstonebrewery.co.uk
The Old Train station, is perfect for picnics children's play and information about local history. Just beyond at Brockweir, is a Village shop and Cafe, where you can sample local produce.
Or just watch the changing tides and bird festivals from the peaceful viewing point in your own accommodation and replenish your Chi.
12 locals recommend
Tintern
Majestic Abbey and ancient churches, Wye Valley walks, Offa's Dyke, Eagles Nest various play areas and picnic spots in surrounding country towards Trelleck, Usk and Monmouth.
Food and drink is plentiful in the village
https://www.theroyalgeorgetintern.co.uk/the-pub/
Is a new venture for this hotel
Local winery Parva Farm Vineyard is well worth a visit and Kingstone Brewery https://kingstonebrewery.co.uk
The Old Train station, is perfect for picnics children's play and information about local history. Just beyond at Brockweir, is a Village shop and Cafe, where you can sample local produce.
Or just watch the changing tides and bird festivals from the peaceful viewing point in your own accommodation and replenish your Chi.
Iconic must see well preserved Roman Town, Culture Architecture, Art and History. You could easily spend several days exploring this fantastic place. If you are short of time take the tour bus it is well worth it.
721 locals recommend
Bath
Iconic must see well preserved Roman Town, Culture Architecture, Art and History. You could easily spend several days exploring this fantastic place. If you are short of time take the tour bus it is well worth it.
Local history at Big Pit Museum enjoy the experience from a Minor's view point. Take a trip on the Blaenavon Heritage Railway or take a walk across the moor, explore the village and taste some local cheese.
7 locals recommend
Blaenavon
Local history at Big Pit Museum enjoy the experience from a Minor's view point. Take a trip on the Blaenavon Heritage Railway or take a walk across the moor, explore the village and taste some local cheese.
Arts & Culture
Roman town with Baths, Amphitheatre and Museum
Restaurants and coffee shops
Celtic Manor Hotel for Golf aand adventure activities
21 locals recommend
Caerleon
Roman town with Baths, Amphitheatre and Museum
Restaurants and coffee shops
Celtic Manor Hotel for Golf aand adventure activities
Food Scene
This place is lovely but very popular in the Summer Months as it has tables outside overlooked by the splendid Abbey. It is best to plan ahead and prebook at these times.
The menu is varied and well thought out and the staff are friendly and helpful.
29 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
2 Saint Mary StreetThis place is lovely but very popular in the Summer Months as it has tables outside overlooked by the splendid Abbey. It is best to plan ahead and prebook at these times.
The menu is varied and well thought out and the staff are friendly and helpful.
This is a great place to eat breakfast (They do a great bacon butty but there are veggie options). Or lunch overlooking the river.
There is also a small gift shop and local delicacies are on offer.
If you run out of supplies of milk and bread you can buy this here. Also take away sandwiches.
7 locals recommend
The White Monk
This is a great place to eat breakfast (They do a great bacon butty but there are veggie options). Or lunch overlooking the river.
There is also a small gift shop and local delicacies are on offer.
If you run out of supplies of milk and bread you can buy this here. Also take away sandwiches.
Resting place for bikers and walkers.
Quite small sandwiches beverages especially coffee, hot chocolate or cake. Mmmmm!
More:
https://www.theroyalgeorgetintern.co.uk/the-pub/
A new venture for this hotel
More:
https://www.theroyalgeorgetintern.co.uk/the-pub/
A new venture for this hotel
7 locals recommend
The Filling Station Cafe
QuaysideResting place for bikers and walkers.
Quite small sandwiches beverages especially coffee, hot chocolate or cake. Mmmmm!
More:
https://www.theroyalgeorgetintern.co.uk/the-pub/
A new venture for this hotel
More:
https://www.theroyalgeorgetintern.co.uk/the-pub/
A new venture for this hotel
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to the property in the centre of the village,overlooking the river. Offering a traditional pub atmosphere, good food from morning coffee Sunday lunch or evening meal; great tasting cider!
8 locals recommend
The Rose & Crown, Tintern
Main RoadClose to the property in the centre of the village,overlooking the river. Offering a traditional pub atmosphere, good food from morning coffee Sunday lunch or evening meal; great tasting cider!
Shopping
Capitol City of Wales.
Plethora of shops, eateries, sight seeing, Cardiff Bay, Castle and University. Visit the Theatre or Cinema, sporting event, a concert or simply a bracing walk across the bay causeway to Penarth, also easy access to othercoastal towns
218 locals recommend
Cardiff
Capitol City of Wales.
Plethora of shops, eateries, sight seeing, Cardiff Bay, Castle and University. Visit the Theatre or Cinema, sporting event, a concert or simply a bracing walk across the bay causeway to Penarth, also easy access to othercoastal towns
Closest town for shopping with Individual shops, good pubs along the river, castle, picnic spots plus a medium sized supermarket. Race course is only four miles from Tintern, for horse racing, meetings, events concerts and festivals
40 locals recommend
Chepstow
Closest town for shopping with Individual shops, good pubs along the river, castle, picnic spots plus a medium sized supermarket. Race course is only four miles from Tintern, for horse racing, meetings, events concerts and festivals
Entertainment & Activities
Great for a day out with teenagers and older children and the young at heart
94 locals recommend
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge and Forest Segway)
Great for a day out with teenagers and older children and the young at heart
Short drive from Chepstow activities galore: Diving courses, Segway riding, water walking, zip wire, bungee jump, giant swing, drive in cinema and food
28 locals recommend
National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC)
A48Short drive from Chepstow activities galore: Diving courses, Segway riding, water walking, zip wire, bungee jump, giant swing, drive in cinema and food
Slightly further, Swansea is the gateway to the beautiful Gower peninsula beautiful beaches and photographic opportunities. The waterpark offers fun for all the family.
Swansea Watersports
Adelaide Street Slightly further, Swansea is the gateway to the beautiful Gower peninsula beautiful beaches and photographic opportunities. The waterpark offers fun for all the family.
Parks & Nature
Interesting town with pubs, shops canal side walks and Theatre. Mountain hiking and circular walks
Summer Jazz Festival
108 locals recommend
Brecon
Interesting town with pubs, shops canal side walks and Theatre. Mountain hiking and circular walks
Summer Jazz Festival
There are several official We Valley walks which go from and through Tintern (See Maps). All of which have individual appeal and the opportunity to view natural beauty rare birds and wildlife. Excellent photo opportunities.
76 locals recommend
Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
There are several official We Valley walks which go from and through Tintern (See Maps). All of which have individual appeal and the opportunity to view natural beauty rare birds and wildlife. Excellent photo opportunities.
You may not wish to try the whole 177mile trail along the Welsh boarders but it is there if you cannot resist. The 8-9 mile hike from Chepstow to Tintern is challenging enough. Or you could take a climb to Devil's Pulpit for a great view over the Abbey.
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke PathYou may not wish to try the whole 177mile trail along the Welsh boarders but it is there if you cannot resist. The 8-9 mile hike from Chepstow to Tintern is challenging enough. Or you could take a climb to Devil's Pulpit for a great view over the Abbey.
Really pretty short walk from Wyndcliffe or follow the path from Tintern and climb the steps. Spectacular views over the river and estuary
9 locals recommend
Eagle's Nest, The Wye Valley
Wyndcliffe CourtReally pretty short walk from Wyndcliffe or follow the path from Tintern and climb the steps. Spectacular views over the river and estuary
Wyndcliffe Court
https://www.walesdirectory.co.uk/tourist-attractions/Gardens/Wales11093.htm