Which bridge in Britain still has its gate tower standing on the bridge itself? Monmouth’s Monnow Bridge, completed in the late 13th century, is described as the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain of that kind, and its Grade I listing calls it unique in Britain.
Monmouthshire has that sort of heritage in abundance. Our own coverage is smaller: a local dog trainers directory, with UK-wide guides for vets, swimming, sitters, groomers and rescue.
What’s covered in Monmouthshire
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Monmouthshire.
- Vets: We don’t have a Welsh vets guide yet. The UK vets guide is titled for England, but it explains what to look for in any practice.
- Dog swimming spots: No Monmouthshire swimming page, so see the UK swimming guide.
- Dog sitters: Nothing local yet. Try dog sitters across the UK.
- Dog groomers: The UK groomers guide is the closest we have.
- Adoption and rescue: Start with the UK-wide adoption and rescue guide.
- Pet transport: Find pet transport near you.
Visiting Tintern Abbey with a dog
Tintern Abbey, in the Wye Valley, appears on Cadw’s list of dog-friendly days out. Cadw’s general rule is that dogs stay on a short lead at all times and use ground floors only, and some historic places admit assistance dogs only. Staff can refuse entry to a dog that isn’t under control. Cadw says to call the custodian team for site-specific information, which is worth doing before a longer visit. A calm dog that’s used to a short lead will enjoy it most.
Crowded heritage sites
Heritage sites ask for short leads, and crowds can make some dogs edgy. The Calmdogs calming bites from Calmshops are a complementary feed, not a medicine, to use alongside training. If edgy turns into a regular problem, speak to your vet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dog trainers in Monmouthshire?
Yes, we have a dedicated Monmouthshire dog trainers directory, linked in the list above.
Are dogs allowed at Tintern Abbey?
Tintern Abbey is on Cadw’s dog-friendly list. Cadw says dogs must stay on a short lead at all times and have access to ground floors only. Call the custodian team for site-specific information.
Do you have Monmouthshire sitters or groomers?
Not yet. We don’t have Monmouthshire pages for those, so the list above points to our UK-wide guides instead.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
