Chepstow Railway Bridge, Chepstow

Name: Chepstow Railway Bridge
Address: Chepstow, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Chepstow

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Facts and practical information

Chepstow Railway Bridge was built to the instructions of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1852. The "Great Tubular Bridge" over the River Wye at Chepstow, which at that point forms the boundary between Wales and England, is considered one of Brunel's major achievements, despite its appearance. It was economical in its use of materials, and would prove to be the design prototype for Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash. Although the superstructure has since been replaced, Brunel's tubular iron supports are still in place. It is a Grade II listed structure. ()

Coordinates: 51°38'37"N, 2°40'1"W

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Chepstow United Kingdom

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Day trips

Chepstow Railway Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Offa's Dyke Path, Chepstow
29 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.
~1940 ftW
Ruins of a centuries-old fortification
Chepstow Castle, Letcombe Valley
10 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.
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow
33 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.
~90 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Gloucester Hole, Chepstow
1 min walk • The Gloucester Hole is a roughly square opening in the limestone cliffs of the River Wye, directly opposite the town of Chepstow.
~1090 ftNW
Historical place, Bridge
Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow
6 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.
0.4 miSW
Monuments and statues, City wall
Chepstow Port Wall, Chepstow
11 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.
0.4 miSW
City hall
Chepstow Town Gate, Chepstow
12 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.
~1620 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Gloucestershire Way, Chepstow
8 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.
~1940 ftW
Memorial
Chepstow War Memorial, Chepstow
10 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.
1.1 miNW
Ruins
Piercefield House, Letcombe Valley
29 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.
~1270 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum
Chepstow Museum, Chepstow
7 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 Chepstow Railway Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Gloucester Hole, Chepstow (1 min walk), Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow (6 min walk), Priory Church of St Mary, Chepstow (6 min walk), Chepstow Museum, Chepstow (7 min walk).

How to get to Chepstow Railway Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chepstow Railway Bridge:

Train

Chepstow (8 min walk)

Bus

Chepstow (14 min walk)