01/06/2026
Tintern is open and the A466 is clear all the way from Chepstow to Bigsweir Bridge. There is no need to take the signed diversions at the Chepstow racecourse roundabout (but do do if you are an HGV travelling to Monmouth). Nor should you obey the road closed signs at St Arvans. Ignore them!
If you are travelling from Monmouth go to Trellech and drop down to Tintern on the Catbrook Rd.
If you are travelling from the Forest drop down to Mork and cross at Bigsweir Bridge. Ignore the diversion signs that will take you to St Briavels! fookes - people are not coming to Tintern as usual.
We did 8 meals on Sunday - this is not normal trading. We have elderly regulars who see these signs and go home. Overseas tourists staying with us call in a panic. This signage is decimating Tintern businesses.