Local places to explore while staying at Reddings Retreat, Tintern

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Local places to explore while staying at Reddings Retreat, Tintern

Sightseeing

Tintern Abbey is a short walk along the footpath from Reddings Retreat or less than a 3 minute drive. The atmospheric ruins of this Cistercian monastery were recently included in Country Life's top ten British heritage sites and are worth a visit.
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Tintern-abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
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Tintern Abbey is a short walk along the footpath from Reddings Retreat or less than a 3 minute drive. The atmospheric ruins of this Cistercian monastery were recently included in Country Life's top ten British heritage sites and are worth a visit.
The village of Tintern offers a variety of shops, craft centres and vineyard, along with friendly local pubs. Tintern renowned for its scenic walks, countryside and is dominated by the abbey’s impressive ruins. There is lots to explore in and around Tintern and we welcome walker and cyclists. We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
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Tintern
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The village of Tintern offers a variety of shops, craft centres and vineyard, along with friendly local pubs. Tintern renowned for its scenic walks, countryside and is dominated by the abbey’s impressive ruins. There is lots to explore in and around Tintern and we welcome walker and cyclists. We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
Chepstow is a 10 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat, where you can explore: Chepstow Castle Chepstow Museum Mathern Mill Severn Bridge The Priory and Parish Church of St. Mary
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Chepstow
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Chepstow is a 10 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat, where you can explore: Chepstow Castle Chepstow Museum Mathern Mill Severn Bridge The Priory and Parish Church of St. Mary
We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path
We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
The River Wye flows alongside Tintern village and is the boarder between England and Wales. An abundance of wildlife calls the Wye its home and is a must for any nature lover. The Wye can be spotted from the A466 as you travel towards Tintern in either direction is just across the field at opposite the entrance to Redding Retreat.
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Wye
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The River Wye flows alongside Tintern village and is the boarder between England and Wales. An abundance of wildlife calls the Wye its home and is a must for any nature lover. The Wye can be spotted from the A466 as you travel towards Tintern in either direction is just across the field at opposite the entrance to Redding Retreat.
Chepstow Castle is open daily and is less than a ten minute drive from Reddings Retreat. The castle sits on the banks of the River Wye and has ample parking (charges). The Castle is located in the lower part of the town and the high street is a few minutes walk from the castle. For more information or to book your day ticket visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle?lang=en
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Chepstow Castle
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Chepstow Castle is open daily and is less than a ten minute drive from Reddings Retreat. The castle sits on the banks of the River Wye and has ample parking (charges). The Castle is located in the lower part of the town and the high street is a few minutes walk from the castle. For more information or to book your day ticket visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle?lang=en
Symonds Yat Rock, near Ross on Wye is under a 20 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and is a great spot to explore.
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Symonds Yat Rock
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Symonds Yat Rock, near Ross on Wye is under a 20 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and is a great spot to explore.
Mathern Mill is around 20 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat. The Mill is located in Mathern, near Chepstow in Monmouthshire and is a watermill dating from either the late 18th or early 19th centuries. It continued in use as a functioning mill until 1968. Retaining much of its 19th century mill workings, it is now open to the public on an occasional basis. It is a Grade II* listed building. (extracted from Wikipedia)
Mathern Mill
Mathern Mill is around 20 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat. The Mill is located in Mathern, near Chepstow in Monmouthshire and is a watermill dating from either the late 18th or early 19th centuries. It continued in use as a functioning mill until 1968. Retaining much of its 19th century mill workings, it is now open to the public on an occasional basis. It is a Grade II* listed building. (extracted from Wikipedia)
The wonders of the Forest of Dean can be explored from Reddings Retreat.
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Forest of Dean
High Street
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The wonders of the Forest of Dean can be explored from Reddings Retreat.
If you like trains then a visit to the Lydney - Dean Forest Railway should be on your itinerary, while staying at Reddings Retreat (https://reddings-retreat-tintern.webador.co.uk/). The 4&1/2 mile line runs through woodland and countryside. To find out more check out their website: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/
Dean Forest Railway (Lydney Junction,Station)
off Hill Street
If you like trains then a visit to the Lydney - Dean Forest Railway should be on your itinerary, while staying at Reddings Retreat (https://reddings-retreat-tintern.webador.co.uk/). The 4&1/2 mile line runs through woodland and countryside. To find out more check out their website: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/
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Clifton hengibrú
Bridge Road
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Caerleon Rómverska Borgarbaðin
High Street
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Food & Drink scene

Parva Farm and Vineyard is a privately owned and run vineyard in Tintern. The vineyard produces award-winning wines, meads and sparkling wines for all occasions. Well worth a visit to their shop: Parva Vineyard Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP166SQ
Tintern Parva
Parva Farm and Vineyard is a privately owned and run vineyard in Tintern. The vineyard produces award-winning wines, meads and sparkling wines for all occasions. Well worth a visit to their shop: Parva Vineyard Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP166SQ
A scenic walk from Reddings Retreat, the Rose and Crown in Tintern is a local pub with wonderful views of the Wye and village.
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The Rose & Crown, Tintern
Main Road
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A scenic walk from Reddings Retreat, the Rose and Crown in Tintern is a local pub with wonderful views of the Wye and village.
Within walking distance from Reddings Retreat the Hare, formally the Royal George Tintern has a great menu to suit all appetites.
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The Royal George Tintern
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Within walking distance from Reddings Retreat the Hare, formally the Royal George Tintern has a great menu to suit all appetites.
Abbey Mill is an award winning family business, located in the heart of Tintern village. This well-established and independent craft and shopping complex is a great place to visit while staying at Reddings Retreat. The complex offers: Food & drink · ‎Coffee house menu · ‎Boat house · ‎Mill shop
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Abbey Mill
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Abbey Mill is an award winning family business, located in the heart of Tintern village. This well-established and independent craft and shopping complex is a great place to visit while staying at Reddings Retreat. The complex offers: Food & drink · ‎Coffee house menu · ‎Boat house · ‎Mill shop
The local Anchor Inn is a popular choice with the locals who enjoy warming up by the open log fire. The Anchor Inn is located alongside Tintern Abbey the Anchor Inn is the ideal place to refuel while staying at Reddings Retreat. Fresh, locally sourced, reasonably priced food is at the heart of what they do at The Anchor Inn. Address: The Anchor Inn, Chapel Hill, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TE Tel: 01291 689582 Email: contact@theanchortintern.co.uk Menu: https://theanchortintern.co.uk/great-food/
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The Anchor Inn
2 Saint Mary Street
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The local Anchor Inn is a popular choice with the locals who enjoy warming up by the open log fire. The Anchor Inn is located alongside Tintern Abbey the Anchor Inn is the ideal place to refuel while staying at Reddings Retreat. Fresh, locally sourced, reasonably priced food is at the heart of what they do at The Anchor Inn. Address: The Anchor Inn, Chapel Hill, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TE Tel: 01291 689582 Email: contact@theanchortintern.co.uk Menu: https://theanchortintern.co.uk/great-food/
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Clearwell Caves
The Rocks
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Old Town Bridge
Bridge Street
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Severn Bridge
Severn Bridge
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Local attraction

Chepstow Racecourse is less than a 5 minute drive from Reddings Retreat. Chepstow racecourse has a racing programme throughout the year. The main fixtures include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes. Chepstow Racecourse provides a racing programme throughout the year and important fixtures in the racing calendar include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes.
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Chepstow hlaupabraut
Saint Lawrence Road
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Chepstow Racecourse is less than a 5 minute drive from Reddings Retreat. Chepstow racecourse has a racing programme throughout the year. The main fixtures include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes. Chepstow Racecourse provides a racing programme throughout the year and important fixtures in the racing calendar include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes.
If you wish to travel a little further (less than 20 minutes' drive) then we recommend visiting the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
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If you wish to travel a little further (less than 20 minutes' drive) then we recommend visiting the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
The Museum is just across the road from Chepstow Castle in an elegant 18th century house built by a prosperous Chepstow merchant family. A great way to pass an hour or two.
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Chepstow Museum
Bridge Street
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The Museum is just across the road from Chepstow Castle in an elegant 18th century house built by a prosperous Chepstow merchant family. A great way to pass an hour or two.
Canoeing & Kayaking - https://wyeadventures.com/ If you fancy spending some time on the water (or occasionally in the water). Symonds Yat Canoe at Wye Adventures is worth visiting.
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Symonds Yat Canoe Ltd
3 Ashes Ln
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Canoeing & Kayaking - https://wyeadventures.com/ If you fancy spending some time on the water (or occasionally in the water). Symonds Yat Canoe at Wye Adventures is worth visiting.
A 20 minute drive to Wye Adventure, is worth the trip as you can experience: Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Axe and Knife Throwing Outdoors or Indoors Archery Bushcraft and Survival Climbing and Abseiling Gorge Scrambling Barrel Rafting Orienteering To book your experience visit their website: https://wyeadventures.com/
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Wye Adventures
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A 20 minute drive to Wye Adventure, is worth the trip as you can experience: Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Axe and Knife Throwing Outdoors or Indoors Archery Bushcraft and Survival Climbing and Abseiling Gorge Scrambling Barrel Rafting Orienteering To book your experience visit their website: https://wyeadventures.com/
Less than 20 minutes from Tintern, Clearwell Caves are a great experience. Located underneath the mysterious Royal Forest of Dean lies something spectacular and unseen, an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years. For more information or to book your experience please check out their website: https://clearwellcaves.com/
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Clearwell Caves
The Rocks
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Less than 20 minutes from Tintern, Clearwell Caves are a great experience. Located underneath the mysterious Royal Forest of Dean lies something spectacular and unseen, an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years. For more information or to book your experience please check out their website: https://clearwellcaves.com/
If you are looking for some excitement while staying at Reddings Retreat you may wish to consider a trip to Go Ape, where you can have a go at the Treetop Challenge, zip wires, high ropes and Forest Segways. To find out more or book you trip visit their website: https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoApeMallardsPike
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House Road
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If you are looking for some excitement while staying at Reddings Retreat you may wish to consider a trip to Go Ape, where you can have a go at the Treetop Challenge, zip wires, high ropes and Forest Segways. To find out more or book you trip visit their website: https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoApeMallardsPike
One of my favourite magical places to take my family and is a short drive from Reddings Retreat. Information below extract from their website - The enchanted world of Puzzlewood is located in Gloucestershire’s gorgeous and historic Forest of Dean. From aliens to ancient Scowles and wizards to wildlife our unique and atmospheric ancient woodland is a natural stage that’s more than a home to history and nature, it’s an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns. Book now to discover why we are such a popular filming location. For more information: https://www.puzzlewood.net/
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove Road
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One of my favourite magical places to take my family and is a short drive from Reddings Retreat. Information below extract from their website - The enchanted world of Puzzlewood is located in Gloucestershire’s gorgeous and historic Forest of Dean. From aliens to ancient Scowles and wizards to wildlife our unique and atmospheric ancient woodland is a natural stage that’s more than a home to history and nature, it’s an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns. Book now to discover why we are such a popular filming location. For more information: https://www.puzzlewood.net/
Aa short drive to Caerwent Roman Town is worth the visit. The impressive remains include walls still standing up to 17ft/5m, excavated houses, market-place and Romano-British temple (https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerwent-roman-town). Open all year.
Caerwent Roman Town
Aa short drive to Caerwent Roman Town is worth the visit. The impressive remains include walls still standing up to 17ft/5m, excavated houses, market-place and Romano-British temple (https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerwent-roman-town). Open all year.
Golf course and leisure facilities
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St. Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club
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Golf course and leisure facilities

Food scene

The Old Station is less than 5 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer; a varied selection of food from our newly refurbished cafe, family events and activity packs, a brand new children's play area, and a zip wire.
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The Old Station Tintern
Tintern Heights
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The Old Station is less than 5 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer; a varied selection of food from our newly refurbished cafe, family events and activity packs, a brand new children's play area, and a zip wire.