Wenallt, Chepstow

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Tintern Abbey The village of Tintern, nestled quietly in the Wye Valley is home to the ruins of the glorious Tintern Cistercian Abbey - one of the greatest monastic ruins in Wales, famous for the poets and painters such as Wordsworth and Turner who visited it 200 hundred years ago in the Romantic period. It is indeed a wonderfully romantic place, lying on the Welsh side of the winding valley of the River Wye between Chepstow and Monmouth. . Forest of Dean Explore the ancient woodlands, Sculpture Trail and adventure playground at Beechenhurst or take the steam train through the forest. The dedicated downhill cycling track at Pedalbikeaway is great fun also the caves at Clearwell and for the more daring, canoeing down the River Wye and wild swimming are great ways of getting intimate with the local wildlife. Eating out Eating out is excellent in the area , from fine dining at 'The Crown'' at Whitebrook to really good gastro-pub food at 'The Inn' at Penallt, enjoy a great pint at 'The Boat' at Redbrook, right on the river. There are many country pubs closer to Wenallt serving great pub grub too. If you like Indian food try the award winning 'Misbah Tandori' in Monmouth. The nearby market town of Abergavenny has celebrity status in the foodie world with its famous yearly September Food Festival and many good restaurants in its environs such as 'The Walnut Tree' and 'The Bell' at Skenfrith. MonmouthWith its handsome Georgian town houses, is a handy 10-minute drive away and food shopping is really good here, with supermarkets and a variety of independent shops, including good butchers and a superb green-grocer, plus a local market every Saturday outside the Shire Hall. With plenty of cafes and fabulous shops you will find something to satisfy all tastes. Discover all the outdoor activities on offer with activities on the River Wye (with Monmouth Canoes), golf, walking, cycling and horse riding and lots more besides. Check out events at The Savoy Theatre and Cinema and the Blake Theatre in Monmouth Visit Kate Humbles farm "Humble by Nature". A rural skills and small holdings school, with inspirational food, cookery courses and unique pop up events year round. Chepstow and Chepstow CastleThis is an historic walled border town, once a thriving port, with lots of independent shops , places to eat and drink as well a world famous race course. Do visit Chepstow Castle - at first seems as if a quick stroll around some old ruins is all that's on offer, but once inside, you realise that this turns into an amazing experience which spans almost 1000 years of history. Walks around the outside, the internal buildings and the ramparts add to the experience of being in a real medieval castle. - if you're lucky enough to visit on a day when re-enactments are taking place do take along a picnic and enjoy the day. National Diving and Activity Centre, ChepstowEvery kind of water sport activity is available at this fantastic Activity Centre which is also home to one of the UK's longest, tallest and fastest zip slides, running the 700 metre length of the NDAC Quarry. Launch yourself from the 70 m high cliff edge and speed along the length of our 80 m deep flooded quarry.... the exhilarating ride will take your breath awayWyndcliffe Court Sculpture GardensTucked away close to St Arvans, near Chepstow, the atmospheric Wyndcliffe Court offers beautiful views of the River Severn and an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing walk in the gardens and sculpture trail. The lovely café serves cream teas, home made cakes and light lunches - sit on the terrace and admire the vista! The entrance fee includes a brochure and also allows free entry for the next 12 months - a bargain!Great Welsh CastlesWithin an easy drive is Raglan Castle, one of the last true castles to be built in Wales -which can be seen for miles around - a wonderful place to visit and seldom crowded. The ruins of the 'Three Castles of Skenfrith' - Skenfrith, White Castle and Grosmont can be found in the Monnow Valley - built as part of the Norman conquest of South Wales - a visit here is sure to intrigue!Explore South Wales HighlightsStock up on Wales' favourite tipple, award winning Welsh whisky at the Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre. Visit Wales' vibrant capital city of Cardiff. Mumbles, gateway to the beautiful Gower Peninsula, punctuated by breathtaking beaches which are 90 minutes away, closer than you might think. Discover Wales' great industrial past at Big Pit Coal Mining Museum in Blaenavon. Explore spectacular Dan yr Ogof National Showcaves of Wales and other attractions at Pen y cae in the western Brecon Beacons.

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