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About
The year is 1645. The English Civil War rocks the country and Chepstow Castle has declared for the King, Charles I. Parliamentary forces lay siege to the castle, and you are there to experience life under siege in the 17th century.
Talk to soliders and guard and civilians helping out in any way posible. View their encampment and every day life, making clothes, healing the injured and making coinage. See the weapons on display, find out how to wield a 16ft pike or how to load and fire a musket.
There'll be chances to try on armour and handle the pike and sword of a soldier, plus children can take part in drills to help defend Chepstow Castle themselves.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Normal admission applies.
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Related
Chepstow Castle (Cadw), ChepstowChepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Children
- Children welcome
Map & Directions
Road Directions
M4 Eastbound Junction 23 or Westbound Junction 21 and take the M48; at Junction 2 take the A466 & A48 for Chepstow.Accessible by Public Transport: Chepstow station is 1 mile away.
