Chepstow Tourist Information Centre

29/11/2022

Join us for some late night festive shopping at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre tomorrow from 5pm - 8pm, we'll have delicious tasters and some gorgeous gifts 🤩

23/05/2021

Hmm. Good question 🤔- anyone know the answers? (Great series by the way, if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out!)

How well do you know the stellar cast of new crime drama The Pact?

15/05/2021

03/05/2021

Park up, hire a bike and off you go. Brilliant....

22/12/2020

Amazing festive photo of the Bridge. Great shot David!

05/12/2020

Fancy doing something COVID-friendly out and about with all the family this Christmas? Then why not take them all on the ‘Giant Christmas Window Hunt’ through Magor, Caldicot & Chepstow!

Simply pick up a trail guide from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre or one of the other shops listed, and follow the instructions. All you need to do is drive to the streets listed, find the decorated window and guess the film/song.

Once you have found the answers, return your answer sheet to one of the shops by Fri 8th Jan and the winner of both the trail and the most popular favourite window will be announced in January!

Trail guides cost £5 and all proceeds go towards the Kre8tive Theatre Kidz Academy of Performing Arts and their fantastic productions throughout 2021 (www.kre8tivetheatre.com).

Good luck all. Enjoy!

29/11/2020

Anyone for Christmas in Gwent in the 1880s. Zoom-in!...

21/04/2020

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On this day 21st April 1920 one hundred years ago the first of the huge pre-fabricated ships that had begun to be built in National Shipyard no 1 at Chepstow during the First World War, was finally launched. The War Glory was launched with great ceremony, a much photographed and well-remembered occasion witnessed by thousands, who crowded the slipways, lined the riverbank and the cliffs overlooking the Wye.

Within just over a minute of moving the ship was fully waterborne. She was fitted complete with engines and launched “steam up” ready for service. Several tugs were in attendance to take her down the Wye and their whistles shrieked as the War Glory itself hooted triumphantly. ⚓️





Photographs are from the collections of Chepstow Museum and are ©Monmouthshire Museums

24/03/2020

Monmouthshire’s countryside access network, outside of the National Park, remains open for the public to use. We will keep this under review and the situation may change if areas are identified where groups of people are congregating and actively ignoring measures set out by the Government. Please...

22/03/2020

21/03/2020

A stunning low tide Severn estuary find by Black rock lave net fishermen during the spring storms.
A W.W. 2 ARMY HELMET ! (We think ! ) 😀
Venturing far off shore just west of the lave net fishing grounds to an area rarely uncovered we found this helmet.
we would of done a video but the wind was screaming !
It would have fallen apart if lifted so we left it there.......... 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk

21/03/2020

We all need a bit of blue sky, mountains and spring sunshine at the moment and there’s nothing like a dose of fresh air and wide open space to help us feel less anxious and not so overwhelmed. Walking is good for our physical and mental well-being at any time but perhaps even more so now as the range of activities available to us becomes more limited and we practise social distancing. www.visitmonmouthshire.com/walking

For those already self-isolating at home, we’ll continue to post regular photos of our stunning landscape so you don’t miss out on the seasonal changes, and on the opportunity and benefits of feeling a little closer to nature.

For the latest coronavirus advice please visit Public Health Wales’ website: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/

Thanks to on Instagram for the beautiful image.

Stay safe everyone ❤️

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20/03/2020

A huge thank you to our visitors to the Tourist Information Centre in Chepstow over the last few weeks who have donated 45 creme eggs for homeless children over Easter. It's easy to forget in the current times and everyone x

19/03/2020

18/03/2020

We are developing hand sanitiser which we hope to have ready in some form by Saturday for our ‘Panic buying at the distillery’ shopping event. The sanitiser will be free but limited to 1 bottle per person.

We feel a responsibility help the community in our local area as best we can. We need to stick together, look out for each other but be smart.

With love x

15/03/2020

Yes some more excellent local wildlife pics from the talented David Cole in the Forest of Dean...

14/03/2020

Congratulations!.....

WHAT A NIGHT! 🥇
Not only did 1985 retain the number 1 spot in category it went on to win national keg champion... the first time a lager has won overall! 👑🤟🏼 fair to say we’re pretty chuffed!

14/03/2020

13/03/2020

Fascinating finds...

10/03/2020

Stunning photography of our local wildlife.....

09/03/2020

A nice free attraction to visit....

So what is your favourite free attraction or free activity in Monmouthshire? Could be a walk, a country park or even a building. Please let us know below....Thanks!

08/03/2020

07/03/2020

Almost 250 years ago an Anglican cleric’s enthusiasm for the river’s beauty changed the way we travel. Canoeing it proves a great way to celebrate his pioneering legacy

07/03/2020

Stunning pics of Chepstow...

07/03/2020

Sarah Baxter meanders through the valley that inspired Britain’s first tour guide 250 years ago The window-cleaner paused mid-squeegee. I’d disturbed him on the lofty terrace of Ross-on-Wye’s Royal Hotel, and now we were both looking west to the river’s handsome horseshoe bend. He smiled: .....

07/03/2020

Wow. This has to be one of the most beautiful photographs of wildlife in the Forest of Dean. We are so lucky to live where we do...

Quite possibly the most beautiful photograph i've seen showcasing Wild Boar & Fallow Deer here in the Forest of Dean

The message is simple "This is why people need to slow down on Forest of Dean roads"

Posted with permission of the photographer- Scott Passmore.

06/03/2020

The Welsh Street Food Awards coming to the Food Capital of Wales in Monmouthshire! What a weekend that's going to be.....

We are thrilled to announce that the very best street food vendors in Wales will be coming to the castle on June 13th and 14th for the 2020 WELSH STREET FOOD AWARDS!
...and they need you to sample, vote and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a street food festival!!

More info to be released soon. Watch this space. Finalists will be announced SOON! 🥑🍕🍻

(Brought to you by the excellent Street Food Warehouse )