Chepstow Web Guide
Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites from or about the border town. If you know a website worth including, get in touch.
About My Area
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/np16
News, information and things to do around Chepstow.
Chepstow Town Council
http://www.chepstow.co.uk
A guide to local events and attractions.
Monmouthshire County Council
http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Information about local authority services including guides to transport, tourism and events.
Chepstow U3A
http://www.chepstowu3a.org.uk
A self-help organisation proving older people with all types of educational, creative and leisure activities.
Chepstow Racecourse
http://www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
Home of the Welsh Grand National, the racecourse hosts a wide range of public events including a Sunday market, antiques fairs, agricultural shows, computer exhibitions, funfairs and The Wydean Car Rally. You can also hire the venue for conferences, exhibitions and even weddings.
Fizzlights Theatre Company
http://www.fizzlights.com
Try your hand at drama - comedy, tragedy, classics and new plays. Fizzlights are on the lookout for new members, whether you want to act or work behind the scenes.
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
http://www.visitwyevalley.com
Produced by the Wales Tourist Board, this site offers a range of information on things to do and places to visit in the Chepstow area, including an interactive map.
Wye Valley Tourism
http://www.wyevalleytourism.co.uk
More tips for visitors on a website produced by an association of local hotels, attractions, caravan parks and other interested parties.
Severn River Crossing PLC
http://www.severnbridge.co.uk
The company which operates the old Severn Bridge on the outskirts of Chepstow and the newer Second Severn Crossing further west. As well as tariff details, you'll find a history of the two bridges and a wealth of stats.
Severn Princess
http://www.severnprincess.co.uk
A local group campaigning to preserve one of the vessels which ferried cars between Aust and Beachley until the Severn Bridge opened in 1966.
Scouts
http://www.monmouthshirescouts.org.uk
Local activities for young people, encouraging them to work in teams, stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends.
The Belfry at Sedbury Park
http://www.sedburypark.co.uk
Learn more about the history of one of Chepstow's most notable landmarks and see some photos.
Matt Batchelor - The Underbelly
http://darkbelly.blogspot.com/
This writer and poet living in Tutshill is currently writing an online novel about the darker side of Chepstow life.
Monmouthshire Youth Service
http://www.monyouth.net
News about youth clubs, projects, training and more.
Devauden
http://www.devauden.org.uk
A guide to the village and surrounding area including Kilgwrrwg, Wolvesnewton, Cobbler's Plain, Veddw, The Cot and Itton.
Chepstow and District Swimming Club
http://www.swimchepstow.org.uk
A competitive swimming club which runs the ASA Competitive Performance & Start Award schemes providing quality awards for motivation and reward for achievement.
Two Rivers Folk Festival
http://www.tworiversfolkfestival.com
See some big names and local heroes around the town in the first week of July.
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