Explore the Charming Village of Tintern & discover Tintern Abbey's Rich History

Experience the beauty of Tintern, a village that has inspired poets and painters for centuries. Start your adventure at the iconic Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131. As you wander through the abbey ruins, listen to the birds and feel the history around you. Admire the stunning seven-lancet window created by white-robed monks in 1269!

• Get standard entry to the site with General Admission Tickets on this page
• Visit 20 historic monuments in Wales, including Caernarfon Castle with the Cadw Explorer Pass

Stroll through the abandoned cloisters with your family and even bring your dog along. Learn about the abbey's closure in 1536 by Henry VIII and its national importance, having been bought by the Crown in 1901. Enjoy the peacefulness under the soaring arches of the nave, with the River Wye flowing nearby.

Feel the romance at this gothic masterpiece, where poets like Wordsworth and painters like Turner found inspiration. Walk in Wordsworth's footsteps and imagine the beauty that captivated him.

End your day with a delicious picnic on-site, savoring homemade sandwiches and the lovely atmosphere of Tintern.

Interested in visiting other Welsh castles? Get your Cadw Explorer Pass to visit 20 historic monuments in Wales

Your key to unlock Wales' greatest castles, in one ticket!

The Castles of Wales Explorer Pass offers the freedom to explore all of Cadw's historic attractions and help you get the most out of your visit to Wales. 

• Entry to 20 Welsh castles and attractions (see additional info for full list)
• Visit as many castle as you want
• Choice of either the 3 day pass or 7 day pass (the 3 day pass gives you 3 days of entrance and is valid for a 7 day period. The 7 day pass gives you 7 days of entrance, valid for 14 days)
• Save lots of money!

So don't miss out on this epic historic day, get tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!