Towns & cities · South Wales
Dixton
Dixton — village in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dixton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.8196°, -2.6984°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dixton (Welsh: Llandydiwg) is a small village located 1 mile (1.6 km) north east of Monmouth, on the banks of the River Wye, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. The parish originally comprised the two manors of Dixton Newton and Dixton Hadnock, on either side of the river.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8196, -2.6984
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q906614 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dixton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Peter's church, Dixton - geograph.org.uk - 1399910.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Peter's Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Dixton Motte
Literary houses · 0.2 km
North Parade House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Monmouth County Gaol
Chapels · 1.1 km
Old Nag's Head
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
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Parade House, Monmouth
Historic houses · 1.1 km
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The Dispensary
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Monmouth Baptist Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km
St James House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Monmouth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Monmouth Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.1 km
33 Whitecross Street
Gardens · 1.2 km
Dixton is a town located in South Wales. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Dixton
35 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dixton →
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Swithin, Ganarew
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Inglis Bridge
Inglis Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mills · South Wales
Monnow Mill
Monnow Mill — Grade II listed building in Monmouth. About 500m north of Monmouth Castle between the road and the river Monnow.
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Parade House, Monmouth
Parade House, Monmouth — Grade II listed building in Monmouth. On the principal road leading north from Monmouth centre set between Monk Street and Hereford Road.
📷 3Castles · South Wales
Pembridge Castle
Pembridge Castle — Grade I listed castle in Welsh Newton, Herefordshire, England,UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal
St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal — church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England,UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church — church in Dixton, Monmouthshire, Wales.
📷 4Parks · South Wales
Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth
Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth — park in Monmouth, United Kingdom.
📷 4Chapels · South Wales
Monmouth County Gaol
The County Gaol, situated in North Parade, Monmouth, Wales, was Monmouthshire's main prison when it was opened in 1790. It served as the county jail of Monmouthshire and criminals or those who fell fo
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📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
Caxton Tower
Caxton Tower — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 4Cemeteries · South Wales
Monmouth Cemetery
Monmouth Cemetery is a cemetery located at Osbaston Road, Monmouth, Wales. It was available for burials between 1852 and 2012.
📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · South Wales
Croft-Y-Bwla
Croft-Y-Bwla — a Grade II-listed farm in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South Wales
Wyastone Leys
Wyastone Leys — a Grade II-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Welsh Newton And Llanrothal War Memorial
Welsh Newton And Llanrothal War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Maughan's Church
St Maughan's Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Cenedlon's Church
St Cenedlon's Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Tregate Castle
Tregate Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Pembridge Castle (uninhabited parts)
Pembridge Castle (uninhabited parts) — a literary house museum in wales south.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church — church in Dixton, Monmouthshire, Wales.
📷 5📷 3📷 4Chapels · South Wales
Monmouth County Gaol
The County Gaol, situated in North Parade, Monmouth, Wales, was Monmouthshire's main prison when it was opened in 1790. It served as the county jail of Monmouthshire and criminals or those who fell fo
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
Parade House, Monmouth
Parade House, Monmouth — Grade II listed building in Monmouth. On the principal road leading north from Monmouth centre set between Monk Street and Hereford Road.
Where to eat & stay near Dixton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Monnow Bridge Caravan Site
Monnow Bridge Caravan Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Biblins Youth Campsite
Biblins Youth Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 6Historic pubs · South Wales
Queens Head
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Punch House
The Punch House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dixton?
- Dixton is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3SY), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Dixton?
- Dixton — village in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Dixton?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3SY.
- Is Dixton a protected site?
- Yes — Dixton is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dixton free to visit?
- Yes, Dixton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dixton?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3SY.