Historic bridges · South Wales
Wye Bridge
In or near Aust.
Wye Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wye Bridge is a historic bridge in South Wales. Built or established in 1966, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area NP16.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2025
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=7417
From Cadw under OGL v3.
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
Wye Bridge is a modern bridge located in Chepstow, South Wales (postcode NP16). It is a Grade II* listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The bridge spans the River Wye, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), along with the Severn Estuary.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6177, -2.6608
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Chepstow
- Postcode
- NP16 5GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1966
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: w470703758 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wye Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Wye estuary and M48 Wye road bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wye Bridge and Beachley Viaduct, First Severn Crossing
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Lyde Rock lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Chapel Rock Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.3 km
Severn Road Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
St Peter's Cave
Caves · 1.6 km
Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Bulwark, Chepstow
Hill forts · 1.7 km
Severn Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Start / End of Offa's dyke
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Standing Stone At Offa's Dyke
Windmills · 1.9 km
Buttington Stone
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
St Tewdric's Church
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Wye Bridge and Beachley Viaduct, First Severn Crossing
Wye Bridge and Beachley Viaduct, First Severn Crossing — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
Lyde Rock lighthouse
Lyde Rock lighthouse — lighthouse in Severn Estuary.
📷 3Lighthouses · South Wales
Chapel Rock Lighthouse
Chapel Rock Lighthouse — lighthouse in Gloucestershire, England.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Severn Road Bridge
Severn Road Bridge — a bridge in wales south.
📷 5Caves · South Wales
St Peter's Cave
St Peter's Cave — a cave broad in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure
Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Wye Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
St Pierre Country Club
St Pierre Country Club — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Vine Farm Caravan Park
Vine Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Wave Campsite
The Wave Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 6
📷 7
📷 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.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Casa
Casa — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 5Other bridges from this era
📷 5.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Historic bridges · London
Blue Bridge
Blue Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic bridges · London
Chiswick Bridge
Chiswick Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Afon Taff Viaduct
Afon Taff Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Avonmouth Bridge
Avonmouth Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Biblins Bridge
Biblins Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Blackweir Bridge
Blackweir Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wye Bridge?
- Wye Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 5GF), in the parish of Chepstow.
- What is Wye Bridge?
- Wye Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wye Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 5GF.
- When was Wye Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1966.
- Is Wye Bridge a listed building?
- Wye Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Wye Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wye Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wye Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wye Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wye Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 5GF.