Museums · South Wales
Tintern Old Station
In or near St Briavels.
Tintern Old Station — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tintern Old Station is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Old Station Tintern serves as a visitor centre featuring restored railway carriages that provide local history and information. Visitors can enjoy a model railway, a children's play area, and scenic walking routes along the Wye Valley. The site is dog-friendly and offers various activities for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shorn Cliff and Caswell Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tintern Old Station is a museum located in South Wales. This former railway station, now a heritage site, showcases the history of the Wye Valley and the railway's impact on the region. The station features original platforms and buildings, reflecting the Victorian era's architectural style.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7028, -2.6712
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Wye Valley
- Postcode
- NP16 7NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- +44 129 168 9566
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Sunday, 10am–4pm; also open on Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.monlife.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2888368392 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tintern Old Station?
- Tintern Old Station is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7NX), in the parish of Wye Valley.
- What is Tintern Old Station?
- Tintern Old Station — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tintern Old Station?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7NX.
- Is Tintern Old Station a protected site?
- Yes — Tintern Old Station is part of the Shorn Cliff and Caswell Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tintern Old Station?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7NX.