Towns & cities · South Wales
Wyesham
Wyesham — village in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wyesham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.8073°, -2.7005°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wyesham is a village and electoral ward in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located less than one mile east of Monmouth, on the opposite side of the River Wye.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Wyesham is effectively a suburb of Monmouth the county town. The Forest of Dean starts uphill from Wyesham and Offa's Dyke Path long distance footpath passes above the village and the Wye Valley Walk runs close by beside the river. The Roundhouse and Royal Naval Temple which overlooks Monmouth and the Wye Valley at this point on Kymin Hill is located nearby.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8073, -2.7005
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q970538 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wyesham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Justin's Hill and Wyesham from the Kymin - geograph.org.uk - 472054.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Monmouthshire Show
Other places · 0.5 km
Duke of Beaufort Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Monmouth Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Monnow Valley Walk
Military museums · 0.7 km
Wye Bridge, Monmouth
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Haberdashers' Monmouth School
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
War Memorial at Monmouth Boys School
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Queens Head
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Queens Head
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
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The Dispensary
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Monmouth Alms Houses
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Old Nag's Head
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
Wyesham is located in South Wales. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
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Where to eat & stay near Wyesham
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyesham?
- Wyesham is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3ND), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Wyesham?
- Wyesham — village in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Wyesham?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3ND.
- Is Wyesham a protected site?
- Yes — Wyesham is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wyesham free to visit?
- Yes, Wyesham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wyesham?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3ND.