Visit Tintern

17/08/2025

Fabulous day out coming up!
On 6 September you can Visit Tintern by bus FREE!
Come by bus and walk back on the riverbank or Wye Valley Greenway.
Have lunch in the shadow of Tintern Abbey.
Explore the history of the Angidy Valley,
Bring a toddler to the Tintern Village Hall playground
Daydream on the riverbank.
No charge for transport. Both ways if you like!

🚎Explore the Wye Valley National Landscape by bus for FREE on Saturday 6th September

Hop on board and enjoy free unlimited travel through the stunning scenery of the lower Wye Valley on the electric buses which link Chepstow, Tintern, Trellech and Monmouth (routes 65 and 69).

🚏Hop on and off the No 69 bus to visit Tintern Abbey, Old Station Tintern and the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

🚐Make a circular trip taking the No 69 to Monmouth and return on the No 65 ‘high’ route via Trellech, with gorgeous views to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️Use the bus for a linear walk, catching the No 69 in one direction and walking back along the Wye Valley Walk or Offa’s D**e. Dogs🐶 travel for free too!

🌳Travel lightly - take the green bus to one of the special events taking place on 6th September: https://www.herefordshirewt.org/day-action

No tickets, no fuss – just turn up and travel! Check out timetables here: https://ow.ly/bzjR50WGWGS

Free bus travel is part of a Day of Climate Action celebrating sustainable travel and nature in the Wye Valley National Landscape, supported by the Wye Valley National Landscape, Monmouthshire County Council and Newport Bus.

03/08/2025

Tintern Abbey Cottage has a sudden cancellation ( right opposite the Abbey) next week and has asked us to share this post. Any takers?

Anyone looking for a cottage for up to 6 plus up to 2 pets from 8-15 August in Tintern Wye Valley? We have a sudden cancellation!
Directly opposite Tintern Abaty Tyndyrn / Tintern Abbey of which it has fabulous views , brilliantly equipped, with lockable cycle store and EV charger as well as plenty of private parking
3 bedrooms each of which can be superking or a twin, two sparkling bathrooms with baths and showers, , kitchen with range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, washing machine, drier and loads of crockery, cutlery and glasses, heating, hot water WiFi , towels, linen and so much more all included.
This is a wonderful area for cycling on or off road, kayaking on the Wye and standup paddleboarding or wild swimming in a super lake. Good fishing, golf and Chepstow Agricultural Show all local for your enjoyment whilst in strolling distance there are pubs, restaurants and cafes, craft and bookshops!!
The cottage has been winner of so many awards including Best Self Catering in Wales so this is a very unusual opportunity.
Price reduced for quick sale now £1135 and no extras. One pet goes free on this date, second pet £25
Online booking and full details www.monmouthshirecottages.co.uk

02/08/2025

With Folk On The Lawn – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/08/2025

Visiting Tintern this weekend? Fancy a delicious lunch, well look no further.

○20 minute walk from the Abbey
○Quiet location with a lovely sunny patio surround by flowers.
○Great selection of drinks.
○Reasonable priced homecooked food.
○The most delicious Sunday roasts!

Lunch is served 12-2.15.

02/08/2025

Save the date!

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Save the date- it’s our stone baked pizza weekend on 8-9 August!
Book online at https://thehopgarden.co.uk/pizza-nights/. We have limited seating so please book early! Looking forward to seeing you! 👑🍺

02/08/2025

Busy Busy at the Village Hall in Tintern this morning as competitors arrive with their show entries for judging in the Annual Show.
From 2.30 it will be open to visitors ( Free entry!) so come along and see if you agree with the awards for best Dahlia, crunchiest Abbey Biscuit, most delicious tomatoes or longest runner bean! In the handicraft section there is photography, painting and embroidery to admire.
There are second hand books to buy, tea and cake to enjoy and even a raffle!
Village skills at their best! Come and enjoy!

30/07/2025

Some fun events in Tintern on Saturday. And in the hall there is even cake!

25/07/2025

Diary date.
One of the few religious services still held regularly in the Abbey. Bring a seat and don’t miss it.

23/07/2025

Mark the dates! 13 and 14 September there will be guided walks and talks at beautiful St Marys Church ruins in Tintern! Part of the Cadw open doors initiative. Don’t miss it!