Historic houses · South Wales
Gwy House
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Gwy House — Grade II listed building in Monmouthshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gwy House is a historic house in South Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Official information
Chepstow Museum showcases the history of Chepstow, highlighting its significance as a port and market center. Visitors can explore displays on local industries, view historical artworks, and participate in various workshops and activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gwy House is a Grade II listed historic house located in Chepstow, South Wales (postcode NP16). The property is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Wye and Severn Estuary, and lies within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.6447, -2.6719
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Chepstow
- Postcode
- NP16 5HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- +44 1291 625 981
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Tu 11:00-16:00; We off; Th-Su 11:00-16:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q5091731 (CC0)
- commons: Chepstow Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwy House?
- Gwy House is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 5HQ), in the parish of Chepstow.
- What is Gwy House?
- Gwy House — Grade II listed building in Monmouthshire.
- How do I get to Gwy House?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 5HQ.
- Is Gwy House a listed building?
- Gwy House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gwy House a protected site?
- Yes — Gwy House is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gwy House?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 5HQ.