Last Alteration: Thursday 18 April 2013
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Chepstow Castle is the oldest surviving stone fortification in Britain, built during the Norman period. The castle served as a garrison and artillery base in the English Civil War, and in modern times is a popular tourist spot.
Admission: £3.60 adults, £3.20 concession
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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David Broome Event Centre (The Girl in the Fireplace): 4.06 miles. 
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Oldbury Power Station (The Hand of Fear): 4.52 miles. 
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St. Regis Paper Company (42): 4.60 miles.
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Severn Bridge (Children of Earth: Day One): 5.19 miles.
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Stokefield Close (The Hand of Fear): 6.74 miles.
Filming Reports:
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17 Apr 2013: Album - Filming for Doctor Who 50th Anniversary.
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18 Apr 2013: She-goat: Blog - report on filming for Doctor Who 50th Anniversary.
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18 Apr 2013: BBC Fangirl Blog - report on filming for Doctor Who 50th Anniversary.
In the News:
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18 Apr 2013: Radio Times - "Doctor Who 50th anniversary: Matt Smith, David Tennant and a Zygon photographed on set"
Further links about the location:
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CADW - Chepstow Castle details
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Castle Wales - Chepstow Castle
Also seen in:
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1913: Ivanhoe: The Herbert Brenon silent film version of the story was filmed in the castle.
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1977: Jabberwocky: Terry Gilliam's film made use of the location.
Related Stories
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The Rebel Flesh [14 Dec 2010]: The Monastery
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