Villages · South Wales
Mathern
In or near Caerwent.
Mathern — a village in wales south.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 2.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mathern is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of the same name. It is notable for its proximity to designated sites of special scientific interest (SSSI), including the River Wye SSSI and the Severn Estuary SSSI. Additionally, the Severn Estuary is recognised as a RAMSAR site, highlighting its significance for wetland conservation. The village serves as a point of interest for those exploring the surrounding natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6206, -2.6959
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mathern
- Postcode
- NP16 6JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642913 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mathern War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Mathern Mill
Watermills · 0.4 km
St. Tewdric's Well
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Wyelands
Gardens · 0.6 km
Moynes Court
Castles · 0.7 km
St Tewdric's Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Newhall Farm Shop
Farmers’ markets · 0.8 km
St Pierre Country Club
Hotels · 1.1 km
Bulwark, Chepstow
Hill forts · 1.9 km
Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure
Vineyards · 2.2 km
St Peter's Cave
Caves · 2.3 km
Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Mathern War Memorial
Mathern War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South Wales
Mathern Mill
Mathern Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
St. Tewdric's Well
St. Tewdric's Well — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Castles · South Wales
Moynes Court
Moynes Court — 17th-century building in south-east Wales.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Tewdric's Church
St Tewdric's Church — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mathern
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
St Pierre Country Club
St Pierre Country Club — a hotel in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Vine Farm Caravan Park
Vine Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 7B&Bs · South Wales
Tintern Old Rectory B&B
Tintern Old Rectory B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Mint & Mustard
Mint & Mustard — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Boar's Head
The Boar's Head in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: mediterranean. Brand: Ego.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Casa
Casa — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mathern?
- Mathern is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6JL), in the parish of Mathern.
- What is Mathern?
- Mathern — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Mathern?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6JL.
- Is Mathern a protected site?
- Yes — Mathern 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 Mathern?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6JL.