Tourist attractions Chepstow

This magnificent fortress was built in 1067 by William FitzOsbern , one of the closest lieutenants of William the Conqueror, who gave him the task of defending the western frontiers of his land. FitzOsbern chose a site with excellent natural defence..

Unlike the Benedictines, the Cistercians lived in the utmost simplicity and took a vow of silence. The original modest church (1131) was replaced in the late 13C by a much more extravagant building, most of which has been preserved to this day. You c..

This typical medieval stronghold commanded the narrow strip of lowland between the Cotswolds and the River Severn. The inner courtyard is dominated by the great drum of the keep (1153); its outer walls still show the breach made by a Cromwellian ca..

The famous zoo (opened in 1836) features a large selection of animals - ranging from gorillas in a recreation of their natural habitat to insects. The various houses were designed by architects (the Reptile and Ape Houses in particular). Interactive ..