Monmouth (Trefynwy)
Built-up area in Monmouthshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.816, -2.717 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 50 13 |
| Population: | 10,110 |
| Dialling code: | 01600 |
Monmouth in Monmouthshire, Wales is a compact, riverside market town at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Monnow. It retains a medieval street pattern and a famous surviving fortified bridge, Monnow Bridge, and the stone remains of Monmouth Castle mark the town’s long history - it is often associated with the birthplace of King Henry V. The nearby Wye Valley and Forest of Dean make it a popular base for walkers, canoeists and people drawn to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Locally the economy mixes independent shops, cafes and tourism with agriculture and local services, while a notable educational presence from the historic Haberdashers' Monmouth School adds character. Socially there’s a lively community feel, a steady calendar of markets and events, and important historical sites such as the Shire Hall, where 19th‑century Chartist trials took place, that attract interest from residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Monmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Newport 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Gloucester 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Hereford 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Stroud 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Cwmbrân 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Chipping Sodbury 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Pontypool 16 miles25.7 km
- Yate 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Ebbw Vale 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Ebbw Vale South 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Town Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Drybridge Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Osbaston Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Overmonnow Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Wyesham Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ganarew Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Lower Redbrook Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Welsh Newton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Staunton Coleford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llanrothal Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Symonds Yat West Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llangrove Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Monmouth
NP25 5BY, NP25 3JR, NP25 3EE, NP25 4EE, NP25 5EU, NP25 4LE, NP25 3XP, NP25 5EW, NP25 5AS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
- Cardiff Airport 39.5 miles63.6 km
- Parkend Railway Station 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Norchard Railway Station 9.4 miles15.1 km
Hotels in Monmouth Ad
Schools in Monmouth
- Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools (fr. Haberdasher's Boys) Independent - all ages
- Kymin View Primary School Primary
- Monmouth Comprehensive School Secondary
- Osbaston Church in Wales School Primary
- Overmonnow Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy Primary
Local points of interest
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Old Park wood Forest 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 6 miles9.7 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Harewood Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Rotherwas Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km