Tintern is a delightful village on the banks of the River Wye in Monmouthshire 5 miles north of Chepstow.  It is a popular stop for visitors to the Wye Valley, many of who come to visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey or to views the superb scenery.

Besides the Abbey, Tintern has a rich heritage.  The step sided valleys were the source of water power and the area was a significant producer of iron from the 16^th to 19^th centuries using ore from the Forest of Dean and charcoal from the surrounded woodlands.  Evidence of these past industries can still be seen around Tintern notably in the Angiddy Valley and the Wireworks Bridge.  In the 19^th century Tintern was a highlight on the Wye Tour, popularised by Revd William Gilpin and many romantics including Wordsworth and Turner visited to write and paint.

Many visitors come to Tintern to walk and the Wye Valley Walk passes through the village and the Offas Dyke Path runs along the hills opposite the Abbey.  There are some superb viewpoints in the limestone gorge and the Devils Pulpit and the Eagles Nest are both popular spots.

The village has a number of hotels, pubs and cafés and there is easy access to both Chepstow and Monmouth that provide good shopping.  Tintern has its own vineyard and a microbrewery.

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