Standing on the banks of
the River Wye in the pretty
village of Tintern, it's hard to imagine a more tranquil setting
for one our biggest historical attractions.
Tintern Abbey was built in
the 12th century by an order of Cistercian monks who lived in the
Abbey for 400 years. Latterly the Abbey attracted the
attention of celebrated poets and artists such as Wordsworth and
Turner.
Despite the shell of this grand structure being open to the skies,
it remains the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales.
These days the remains are popular with visitors to this corner of
Wales and walkers exploring the nearby Wye Valley and Offa's Dyke
Path.
Other attractions nearby include the Abbey Mill Craft Village and
Tintern Old Station, a delightful country park with an award
winning tea room based in the station's old ticket office.
For more information please click on the following links
Tintern Abbey
Abbey
Mill
Tintern Old Station
Visit Wye Valley
