Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The total distance is around 13 miles; allow a full day, with lunch at Tintern. The tourist
office sells various guides, but Ordnance Survey (OS)
Explorer Map OL14
is recommen-
ded. You can cut the walk short at Tintern and return to Chepstow (or continue to Mon-
mouth) by bus.
Festivals & Events
Chepstow Farmers Market
OFFLINE MAP
FOOD
GOOGLE MAP
Held on the morning of the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
Chepstow Festival
(
www.chepstowfestival.co.uk
;
Jul)
Month-long festival held in even-numbered years, with me-
dieval pageantry, drama and music, outdoor art exhibits, comedy, street entertainment and
Shakespeare in the castle.
HISTORY
Two Rivers Folk Festival
(
www.tworiversfolkfestival.com
;
Jul)
Three days of traditional music, morris dancers and con-
certs held in the castle in early July, which happily coincides with a beer and cider festival
at the Coach & Horses Inn.
MUSIC
Chepstow Show
(
www.chepstowshow.co.uk
;
Aug)
An agricultural one-dayer, with the usual array of livestock,
craft and kennel-club competitions.
AGRICULTURE, CRAFTS
Sleeping
Three Tuns Chepstow
( 01291-645797; threetunschepstow.co.uk; 32 Bridge St; r from £70)
This early 17th-century pub by the
castle has had a beautiful boho makeover, with attractive pine furniture, rugs and antiques
alongside the more rugged features of the ancient building. The three rooms feature a
glamorous combination of French and Welsh furniture. The pub has a good live music
PUB
££
