It is one of 16 racecourses operated by the Arena Racing Company and is home of the richest race in Wales, the Coral Welsh Grand National. [10], After the Norman conquest of England, Chepstow was a key location. The M48 motorway now connects Chepstow by road to Newport (18 miles (29 km)) and Cardiff (31 miles (50 km)) to the west, and Bristol (18 miles (29 km)) and London (124 miles (200 km)) to the east.

[81], The Old Wye Bridge below the castle was built in 1816, on the site of earlier wooden bridges.



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It was substantially rebuilt during the nineteenth century,[46] and now holds regular services as part of the Church in Wales.

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[53] In the early 2000s the community organised major son et lumière pageants covering aspects of local history, using local residents under professional direction. [73][74], Chepstow Golf Club (now defunct) was founded in 1914. [68] Two long routes of the National Cycle Network start in Chepstow, including the Celtic Trail (Lôn Geltaidd). Going: Good.

Community activities also take place in the Palmer Community Centre and Bulwark Community Centre. The town's representation in Parliament was as part of the county of Monmouth seat, from 1536.
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[61] The black, skull-like face-paint, used by the team members, was originally used to mask identities. From mediaeval times, Chepstow was the largest port in Wales; its ships sailed as far as Iceland and Turkey, as well as to France and Portugal, and the town was known for its imports of wine.

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[9], After the Romans left, Chepstow was within the southern part of the Welsh kingdom of Gwent, known as Gwent Is-coed (ie. Chepstow is also well known for its racecourse, which has hosted the Welsh National each year since 1949. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. [70], The town's leisure centre is located adjoining Chepstow School. Free bet stakes not included in returns.

The word "stow" usually denotes a place of special significance, and the root chep is the same as that in other placenames such as Chipping Sodbury and Cheapside. New UK customers only.

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[34], Chepstow town centre has over 130 shops within easy walking distance of 1,000 car park spaces. This sports promotion cannot be used in conjunction with another Ladbrokes.com sports or gaming promotion. Trainer form

New customer only. "Chepstow installations firm closes, 32 jobs lost". Course record (trainer) - 11 ran, 16:35 - Hope Eden Racing Ownership Opportunities EBF Maiden Auction Stakes, 7f [39] The population of the wider urban area, including Tutshill and Sedbury, was 14,195 in 2001. Debit Card & Paypal deposits only.

Course record (horse) Certain markets/sports/payment method restrictions apply. In the late eighteenth century the town was a focus of early tourism as part of the "Wye Tour", and the tourist industry remains important.

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The nearest major airports to Chepstow are at Bristol (27 miles (43 km)) and Cardiff (43 miles (69 km)). Sky Sports News takes you through all of the day's racing news, plus Alex Hammond's tip of the day.

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Payment restrictions apply. Sign up to Betfair Exchange, bet £/€20 on the Exchange and if your first bet loses, Betfair Exchange will refund you £/€20 in cash. We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Conditions can be very testing. [7] The port's trade declined after the early 19th century, as Cardiff, Newport and Swansea became more suitable for handling the bulk export of coal and steel from the Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire valleys.
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In 1801, a Methodist Chapel was built in what is now Oxford Street. Raglan Lodge – a Regency building in the town centre, Beaufort Square, built above a vaulted stone cellar which may have been a town hall or administrative centre for the mediaeval lordship. [3], The English name Chepstow derives from the Old English ceap/chepe stowe, meaning market place or trading centre.

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Min deposit £10. Receive 3x £10 Horse Racing Free Bets, plus a £10 Gameshow Bonus. Chepstow Community Hospital was opened in 2000, having been developed under the United Kingdom Government's Private Finance Initiative.

[4] A Benedictine priory, now St Mary's Church, was also established nearby. Further T&C’s apply.

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The rock of Sedbury cliffs and those under Chepstow Castle are carboniferous limestone, hundreds of metres deep in the area, made of particles and shells of sea creatures from 330-360 million years ago. As well as cliffs used for rock climbing, percolation of acidic groundwater has dissolved limestone to produce caves in the area, including Otter Hole, one of the longest cave systems in Britain and noted for its mineral deposits.

[20] The river was established as a boundary between England and Wales by Athelstan in 928.

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