Tintern Abbey
Abaty Tyndyrn
A roofless Gothic abbey ruin in the Wye Valley, immortalised by Wordsworth and Turner, and a Romantic pilgrimage site.
Abaty Tyndyrn was founded by the Cistercians in 1131. Its 13th-century Gothic church still stands, though the roof has long gone. The tall pointed arched windows framed by the green valley are especially striking, and Wordsworth's poem and Turner's watercolours made the abbey famous. It is managed by Cadw, with entry about £9, and open roughly 9:30–17:00. You can walk the Wye Valley path up to the Devil's Pulpit for a view over the ruins. It's about 55 km from Cardiff, around one hour's drive, and is often combined with Chepstow Castle.
Opening hours
About 09:30–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Chepstow Castle
- Big Pit National Coal Museum
- Roath Park
- Senedd
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Norwegian Church Arts Centre
- Pierhead Building
- Cardiff Bay & Mermaid Quay