Caldicot
Things to do in Caldicot, Monmouthshire and Gwent
Photo © Elzbieta Krzywdzinska, Google Maps
Caldicot Castle is the draw here: a substantial medieval fortress rated 4.6 from over 2,500 reviews, which suggests it merits a proper visit rather than a quick look. The castle anchors what feels like a working town rather than a tourist resort—there is accommodation available, but only one guesthouse, The Lychgate, which carries strong ratings at 4.7 from 62 reviews.
The restaurants reflect a practical mix. Village Bistro and Pickled Pumpkin Catering at The Pavilion both rate well (4.7 and 4.9 respectively), while Sawyers Bar & Grill offers a more casual option at 4.0. There are the usual chains too—Costa and Domino's—alongside local spots like Undy Yum Yums. This is not a destination built on fine dining, but rather somewhere with decent everyday eating options for people who live or are passing through.
What comes through is a place you might base yourself in for a night or two if the castle interests you, or where you might stop while exploring Monmouthshire more broadly. The Lychgate appears to be the natural choice for an overnight stay. Beyond that, Caldicot seems to operate at the scale of a proper town—with shops, schools, and ordinary life—rather than as a visitor attraction built around hospitality.
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The Lychgate
47 Church Road, Caldicot
Delta Hotels St Pierre Country Club
St Pierre Park, Chepstow
Days Inn Magor
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The Huntsman Hotel
Usk Road, Chepstow
Two Rivers Lodge by Marstons Inns
Newport Road, Chepstow
The Coach and Horses Inn
Welsh Street, Chepstow
The Beaufort Hotel
Beaufort Square, Chepstow
The Three Tuns
32 Bridge Street, Chepstow
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Attractions Near Caldicot
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Chepstow Castle
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Offas Dyke Path National Trail
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Wacky Warehouse - New Inn Motel
Newport · ⭐ 3.8
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Laser Combat Bristol
Bristol · ⭐ 4.5
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Portishead Open Air Pool
Portishead · ⭐ 4.5
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Portishead Lake Grounds
Portishead · ⭐ 4.6
The Wave Bristol
Easter Compton · ⭐ 4.4
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Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
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Camping in Caldicot
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Self-Catering Cottages in Caldicot
All cottages in Caldicot →Hafan Ddigol
4 bed · sleeps 8
Bryn Cosyn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £567
Room 1 at The Cwtch
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £343
High View House
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,524
Thornycroft Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £533
The Stables
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £277
Court Park Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £617
Shirehampton Apartment
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £681
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