Chepstow Castle

Location: Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5EY

Telephone: 03000 252239

Email: cadw@gov.wales

Website: www.cadw.gov.wales

Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle is a history lesson in stone. Century after century, the castle grew and grew along its narrow cliff top ridge. The oldest building is the Norman great tower but building work continued well into the 17th century as medieval battlements were replaced by stronger musket-friendly parapets. Bows and arrows were so last century! 

Chepstow Castle also boasts the oldest castle doors in Europe – all wood and 800 years old. Until 1962 these doors hung in the main gateway, but are now in safe keeping in the on-site exhibition.

Image © Crown copyright (2025) Cadw

Offer for YAC Pass holders:
Free entry with a YAC Pass Card when accompanied by a paying adult