![The Severn Bridge (Welsh: Pont Hafren), sometimes also called the Severn–Wye Bridge, is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire (just north of Bristol) in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South East Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years[3] to construct at a cost of £8 million.[4] It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.[5]
From 1966 to 1996, the bridge carried the M4 motorway. Upon the completion of the Second Severn Crossing, the motorway from Olveston (England) to Magor (Wales) was renamed the M48.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/0d80b46d-9ac8-4297-8d14-56b12753daea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux
Thornbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (617)
"Hotel was amazing and spotlessly clean staff very helpful and atentive . Food was great. "
susan
The price is HK$1,885
HK$2,262 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Welsh Gatehouse: Historical Castle with EV Charger
Chepstow
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"This is such an amazing historic building :) "
Marcus
The price is HK$947
HK$2,015 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Orchardleigh Castle East, Orchardleigh Estate
Frome
The price is HK$6,222
HK$7,777 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Stay in an ancient house in Wales available for groups and short breaks
Caldicot
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Bags of history, decor in keeping with the charm of the building. Great comms with the property manager and everything there that you might need for your stay. Highly recommend!"
William P.
Orchardleigh Castle West, Orchardleigh Estate
Lullington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"It’s a beautiful peaceful location and us ladies had a lovely time "
Teresa M.
The price is HK$6,222
HK$7,777 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
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Accommodation | 6 Castles |
Lowest Price | HK$2,015 |
Highest Price | HK$7,777 |