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Visit Monmouthshire in Spring

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Be inspired in Monmouthshire

Inspiration

  1. Food at the Whitebrook

    The Walnut Tree and The Whitebrook retain their Michelin stars for 2024, with The Whitebrook also achieving a coveted Michelin Green Star.

  2. Black Bear Inn Food

    Congratulations to the Black Bear Inn near Usk on being ranked the best Gastropub in Wales (and one of the top 100 in the UK) on the annual Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub list.

Things To Do Highlights

Usk Rural Life Museum

An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

Pentwyn Farm

Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of…

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for…

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

You can find this garden nestled in its tranquil and secluded setting on a gentle sunny slope in…

High Glanau

High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

Abergavenny Community Orchard

Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small…

St Arvans Church

Medieval parish church of potential ninth century Celtic origin, named after the 9th century hermit…

Wenallt Isaf

An everchanging garden of nearly 3 acres designed in sympathy with its surroundings and the…

Birch Tree Well

Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

Rockfield Park

Rockfield Park is a riverside garden with meadows and an orchard, and complimented by many nearby…

Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

Skenfrith Castle

One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.

Borough Theatre

The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of…

Llangeview (c) Friends of Friendless Churches (2) Resized

Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a…

Tintern Abbey

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably…

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Grosmont Castle

Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It…

Treowen Manor

A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the…

Monmouth Leisure Centre

Climb to new heights with Monmouth Premier Play Centre, featuring an exciting 3 storey, action pack…

Magor Church

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Wye Valley River Festival

Join us for the 2024 Wye Valley River Festival! 10 days spectacular happenings in outstanding…

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3rd May 2024-12th May 2024
Monmouth May Fair

Funfair rides in Monmouth.

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10th May 2024-12th May 2024

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17th May 2024-19th May 2024
Forest Retreats

Retreat to the forest and nurture your wellbeing on a three day eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern.

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10th May 2024-12th May 2024
Machinery at Mathern Mill

Mathern Mill is a 2* listed watermill with much of its Victorian machinery. Find out how the mill…

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11th May 2024-12th May 2024
Falcon

Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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Morris Minor Branch Rally

Come along to Caldicot Castle and see over 230 classic cars, including (of course) many Morris…

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12th May 2024
Pretty woman

Watch a classic movie under the stars with Pretty Woman at Caldicot Castle.

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12th May 2024
Garden Tours with Sue

Enjoy a tour of the award winning Nant-y-Bedd Garden with the creator Sue. Hear all about how the…

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Chepstow Drill Hall

Join The Chepstow Society for their monthly history talks on everything from local Chepstow history…

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Dire Streets

The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended…

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17th May 2024
Chepstow 500

Step into History: Chepstow 500 Tudor Street Party Celebrates 500 Years of Town Arch and Charter.

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18th May 2024
Music

Get into the medieval spirit and enjoy a weekend of troubadours and music at Chepstow Castle.

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18th May 2024-19th May 2024
Brother Thomas

Step back in time with Brother Thomas and learn what life was like as a monk in Tintern Abbey. Our…

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Usk Farmers Market

A fabulous market running every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9.30am-12pm

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Wales Outdoor Walk

If you love history, legends, and nature, this guided walk near Monmouth in the Wye Valley is for…

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Elvis (Keith Davies)

Abergavenny's Elvis aka Keith Davies and his own 'Memphis Mafia' return with their ever-popular…

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18th May 2024
The Kymin

Join Monmouthshire Countryside for a FREE 9.5 mile (15 km) guided walk through the bluebells and…

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19th May 2024
Male conductor in a cream jacket standing in front of an orchestra

A free afternoon of classical music.

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19th May 2024
Nelson Gardens

Enjoy six very different gardens on this special Open Gardens event in Monmouth.

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19th May 2024
Goytre Wharf Fair

Spring fair along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf with 80 craft stalls, live music…

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19th May 2024
Madeleine Grey – Tomb of Gwladys Ddu and William ap Thomas

Join Madeleine Gray for a talk on the Tomb of Gwladys Ddu and William ap Thomas, found nearby at St…

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22nd May 2024
Wine Tasting

Celebrate Welsh Wine Week at Tell Me Wine in Chepstow with an exclusive wine tasting event with…

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23rd May 2024
Balter Festival. Photographer - James Bridle

Balter Festival is a full on festival experience, expect to see outlandish walkabout and sideshow…

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23rd May 2024-26th May 2024
Image Credit: Chris Athanasiou

Hay Festival Wales 2024 will take place 23rd May - 2nd June 2024 featuring some of the world’s…

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23rd May 2024-2nd June 2024

Accommodation Highlights

Usk Castle Knights

You can’t get any closer to history – this imaginative glamping is in the grounds of Usk Castle.

The Walnut Tree

Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

Night Sky

Small friendly site with a shower and toilet block. the nearest shop and pub is only 300yds away in…

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Goose & Cuckoo

The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

Trevyr Barn

Trevyr Barn offers 5 star luxury holiday accommodation for 6-7 in a recently converted stone barn…

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Hunters Moon Inn

Welcoming 13th century inn nestling in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside on Offa's Dyke…

Harvest Home Countryside

Welcome to Harvest Home 2020 bespoke Shepherd Lodges, situated around a large natural wildlife…

Whitehill Farm

Breakfast in two rooms with private facilities on a working farm in South Wales (near Monmouth).…

View from Caer Llan

Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory stands in an acre of mature gardens, in the unspoilt rural village of…

Inglewood House

Inglewood House is situated in Redbrook in the stunning Wye Valley on the England / Wales border.…

Cwrt Bleddyn

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

Anne's Retreat

Complete seclusion & unparalleled luxury in a charming shepherd's hut. Anne’s Retreat is truly…

Vauxhall Cottage

Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

Werngochlyn

Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

Ty'r Pwll

Ty’r Pwll is a very old and cosy cottage in a rural community with two bedrooms, ideal for two…

Monmouth Caravan Park

Family run park 5 minutes walking distance from town. Best run park in area..

The Piggery

Stay on Kate Humble’s farm: wake up to the sounds of animals and discover what goes on behind the…

Wye Valley Hotel

The Wye Valley Hotel is a small, friendly, family-run country inn sited in Tintern – a charming…

Big Daf

An original DAF army truck that has been cleverly restored, creating a comfortable and…

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