Hotels in Chepstow primarily offer plain and simple hospitality. Rooms are cosy and unfussy, and most are close to the town's tourist information centre.
Exploring Wales from Chepstow
Chepstow is proud to be a ‘Walkers Are Welcome' town, and the council provides suggestions for local walking routes. The town isn't far from the Forest of Dean, also just on the border, with over 42 square miles of woodland to explore.
The Wales Coast Path starts and finishes in the town, taking in the Severn Estuary and a picnic area at Blackrock. At 870 miles long in total, the whole route is the UK's longest uninterrupted path along the coast.
To venture a bit further, set off from Chepstow rail station in the direction of Cardiff Central or Maesteg. The train to Cardiff takes just under an hour.
Local events
Chepstow Castle is the UK's oldest surviving stone castle built after the Roman era. You can take a tour of the Grade I listed structure or walk out along the battlements.
There are monthly cinema nights at The Drill Hall, a community arts venue, which also hosts local drama groups and book/poetry readings.
A grand day out in Chepstow draws hundreds of people to town for the horse racing. As well as betting at one of the regular meets at the Chepstow Racecourse, you can enjoy post-race parties and live music. Take the whole family – for every paying adult, a kid under 17 goes free.
Activities
Strolling around historic buildings can be very enjoyable – if you're in a more energetic mood, Chepstow's just as appealing. When the weather's a little chilly for outdoor pursuits, head to the town's leisure centre.
The National Diving and Activity Centre of Wales is also based in Chepstow. It offers boat tours, scuba diving and ‘water walking' inside zorb balls, as well as Segway hire, and an interactive cinema experience.
Keepers Lodge Clay Shoot is suitable for those of all experience levels. There's a public clay pigeon shoot every fortnight, held at their dedicated, safe and well maintained shooting range.
