Monmouth
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A market town with a fortified bridge and a rock-star studio.
Photo: Bob Crowther / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Monmouth is the market town at the northern end of the Wye Valley, where the Monnow and the Wye meet. It keeps the only fortified medieval river-gate bridge left in Britain, and just outside town sits Rockfield Studios, where Queen, Oasis and many others made landmark records.
Staying near Monmouth
The Wye Valley's town base, with restaurants and shops and a good spread of properties on the surrounding hills. Well placed for both the gorge and the Forest of Dean over the border.
What's here
The Monnow Bridge gate; the walk up to the Kymin, a hilltop with a Georgian naval temple and wide views; Rockfield Studios (from the outside); and canoeing on the Wye.
When to visit
Autumn for the valley colour; the town is a year-round, weekend-friendly base close to English cities.
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Common questions
What is Monmouth's Monnow Bridge?
The Monnow Bridge in Monmouth is the only medieval fortified river bridge in Britain with its gate tower still standing on the bridge itself. Dating from the 13th century, it is the town's best-known landmark and a scheduled monument.
What is Rockfield Studios?
Rockfield, just outside Monmouth, is a pioneering residential recording studio where albums by Queen (including Bohemian Rhapsody), Oasis, Coldplay and many others were recorded. It is a working studio rather than a visitor attraction, but its history draws music fans to the area.