Cathedrals · South Wales
Tintern Abbey
Also known as: Abaty Tyndyrn
In or near St Briavels.
Tintern Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 6.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tintern Abbey, the nearest railway station is Chepstow, located 6.4 km away. Entry is paid, and accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is NP16 6TE.
About
Tintern Abbey is a cathedral in wales south, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1131. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Summary from the official site
Tintern Abbey is a historic site located on the banks of the River Wye, known for its stunning Gothic architecture. Founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, it features impressive stone structures and remains a significant cultural landmark nearly 500 years after its dissolution. Visitors can explore the abbey's ruins and learn about its rich history.
Read more on the official property page.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Tintern Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Tyndyrn ) is a ruined medieval abbey adjacent to the village of Tintern in Monmouthshire, on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, which at this location forms the border between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England. Founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, it was the first Cistercian foundation in Wales, and the second in Britain (after Waverley Abbey). The abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. Its remains have been celebrated in poetry and painting from the 18th century onwards. In 1984, Cadw took over responsibility for managing the site. Tintern Abbey is visited by approximately 70,000 people every year.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6971, -2.6772
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Wye Valley
- Postcode
- NP16 6TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1131
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 6.4 km
- Opening
- Jul-Aug: Mo-Su 09:30-18:00; Sep-Jun: Mo-Su 09:30-17:00
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q1439379 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tintern Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tintern Abbey?
- Tintern Abbey is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6TE), in the parish of Wye Valley.
- What is Tintern Abbey?
- Tintern Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tintern Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6TE.
- When was Tintern Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1131.
- Who owns Tintern Abbey?
- Tintern Abbey is owned by Cadw.
- Is Tintern Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Tintern Abbey 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 Tintern Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6TE.