Surrounding Area

Easily Tintern’s top attraction welcoming 70,000 visitors a year, Tintern’s Cistercian Abbey is an outstanding beauty and is the best preserved Medieval Abbey in Wales.  It dates back to 1131 and was home to thousands of monks and was a hub of the Tintern community in its prime.  The Abbey fell to ruin in the 16^th century after King Henry VIII dissolution with it (he apparently gave the lead roof away to his wealthy friends!).  The Abbey opens daily 9.30-5pm and the price for an adult is £6.90.  There is no admission charge unless you want to spend a couple of hours looking around as it’s as impressive from the outside!

Near to the abbey there is The White Monk, which is a Gift Shop and Tea Room.

Opposite the Abbey is The Anchor which is a large pub that serves food, cake and ice cream, as well as a selection of ales.  It also has a good children’s play area.

Nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley, this sculpture garden is the passionate endeavor of artist Gemma Kate Wood, meticulously crafted over two decades. The landscape has long been a magnet for creative souls—artists, writers, and poets—and now continues this rich tradition by providing a stunning venue for artistic expression. Spanning three acres, the garden features elegantly designed formal lawns, lush herbaceous borders, a tranquil pond, and a thriving orchard.

The garden embodies a harmonious celebration of art, botanical beauty, and local wildlife, offering a serene sanctuary where art can be appreciated and visitors can momentarily escape the pressures of modern life. Every Sunday afternoon, guests are treated to delightful homemade refreshments, enhanced by the soft, melodic strains of Simon Cottle’s acoustic guitar, which adds a gentle musical backdrop to the experience.

A true year-round destination, the garden is particularly enchanting in February during its beloved snowdrop days, when the lawns transform into sweeping white landscapes, bringing a touch of winter magic to the visitor’s experience.

An award-winning vineyard which sells a range of Welsh wines and is open for tours.

Opened in 1876 and closed in 1959, this railway station served Tintern on the Wye Valley Railway and received the prestigious green flag award in 2009 and 2010.  Now this popular attraction houses a railway museum, a café, a children’s play area and regularly hosts events.  Parking charges apply.  Based on the A446 towards Llandogo on the opposite end of village to The Abbey.

Just down the road from Hill Farm is the Kingstone Brewery micro-brewery. Brewing first began here in the 12th century by the Tintern Abbey monks and was picked up again in 2007.

“We take traditional recipes and use the best raw ingredients to give a naturally tasty and satisfying result. Each ale in our range of eight has its own character but they all share the same authenticity of process and flavour. We believe that sticking to traditional methods gives a beer we can be proud of. Beer that is unfiltered, uncompromised and unashamedly real.”