There is also a Roman Settlement. Our award-winning Tours explore the Castle from battlements to kitchens. Discover for yourself the 15th century Great Hall with its minstrel's gallery, or the homely warmth of the Victorian Housekeeper's Room. Edward Jenner's discovery of a vaccine made from cowpox against smallpox has now been developed into one of the most important parts of modern medicine - Immunology. In 1153 Maurice Berkeley completed this fortress by the Severn Estuary at the command of Henry II, and ever since has been the home of the Berkeley family.
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Distances by road will be longer. Overlooking ancient Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley, the Beaufort Hotel is a country house hotel which offers a relaxing atmosphere in which you can unwind and really feel at home. Located on the M48, close to the Severn Bridge, the Travelodge at Severn View provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring Bristol and the surrounding area. Great Britain, at the city docks, Chepstow Castle and the Cheddar Gorge. This superb hotel offers comfort and relaxation, with cosy lounges and an award winning restaurant.