Powis Almshouses, Chepstow

Name: Powis Almshouses
Address: Chepstow, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Chepstow

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The Powis Almshouses are a block of almshouses in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, located at the junction of Church Street and Bridge Street. The building dates from about 1721, and was constructed as a result of a bequest from Thomas Powis, a vintner who was probably born in the town. The almshouse is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Coordinates: 51°38'35"N, 2°40'28"W

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Chepstow United Kingdom

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Day trips

Powis Almshouses – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Offa's Dyke Path, Chepstow Castle, Chepstow Racecourse, Gloucester Hole.

1.3 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Offa's Dyke Path, Chepstow
34 min walk • Offa's Dyke Path is a long-distance footpath broadly following the Wales–England border. Officially opened on 10 July 1971, by Lord Hunt, it is one of Britain's National Trails and draws walkers from throughout the world.
~410 ftNW
Ruins of a centuries-old fortification
Chepstow Castle, Letcombe Valley
2 min walk • Chepstow Castle, a commanding medieval fortress, stands proudly on the cliffs above the River Wye in Chepstow, Wales. Built in the 11th century, it is renowned for being one of the oldest surviving stone castles in Britain.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow
29 min walk • Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing course located just north of the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley and close to the border with England.
~1590 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Gloucester Hole, Chepstow
8 min walk • The Gloucester Hole is a roughly square opening in the limestone cliffs of the River Wye, directly opposite the town of Chepstow.
~1260 ftNE
Historical place, Bridge
Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow
7 min walk • The Old Wye Bridge or Town Bridge at Chepstow, also known historically as Chepstow Bridge, crosses the River Wye between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England, close to Chepstow Castle.
~1430 ftS
Monuments and statues, City wall
Chepstow Port Wall, Chepstow
7 min walk • The Port Wall in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a late thirteenth century stone wall, which was constructed for the twin purposes of defence and tax collection by permitting users of the town's market only one point of access through the wall at the Town Gate.
~910 ftSW
City hall
Chepstow Town Gate, Chepstow
5 min walk • The Town Gate at Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, known locally as the Town Arch, was historically the only landward entrance to the town through the Port Wall, and a point where tolls for those resorting to the town and its market were collected.
0.5 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Gloucestershire Way, Chepstow
13 min walk • The Gloucestershire Way is a long-distance footpath, in the English county of Gloucestershire. It was devised by Gerry and Kate Stewart, of the Ramblers Association and Tewkesbury Walking Club.
~440 ftS
Memorial
Chepstow War Memorial, Chepstow
3 min walk • Chepstow War Memorial, in Beaufort Square, Chepstow, Wales, commemorates the men of the town who died in the First and Second World Wars. It was designed by Eric Francis, a locally-born architect. The memorial's Neoclassical design is uncommon.
1 miN
Ruins
Piercefield House, Letcombe Valley
26 min walk • Piercefield House is a largely ruined neo-classical country house near St Arvans, Monmouthshire, Wales, about 1.5 miles north of the centre of Chepstow.
~710 ftNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Chepstow Museum, Chepstow
4 min walk • Chepstow Museum is a museum in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It is operated by Monmouthshire Museums Service.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Powis Almshouses?

Nearby attractions include Chepstow Castle, Letcombe Valley (2 min walk), Chepstow War Memorial, Chepstow (3 min walk), Priory Church of St Mary, Chepstow (3 min walk), Chepstow Museum, Chepstow (4 min walk).

How to get to Powis Almshouses by public transport?

The nearest stations to Powis Almshouses:

Bus

Chepstow (6 min walk)

Train

Chepstow (7 min walk)