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Things To Do Highlights

Prisk Wood, Spring walk (Hamish Blair) (4)

Prisk Wood is a six hectare ancient woodland high up in the Wye Valley.

Parva Vineyard

Leave the crowds behind & stroll amongst the vines admiring the views of Tintern & the picturesque…

Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

@dickie.dai.do

Medieval church first mentioned in c1100 but likely 14th century in origin.

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Birch Tree Well

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

Abergavenny Castle

Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

Whitestone Picnic Site

Whitestone lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy…

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

[Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

Bigsweir Bridge

Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England…

The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

Also known as the 'Peaky Stone', The Lonely Shepherd is a standing stone in the north-west of…

Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech…

Walking down the Sugarloaf

Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with…

Chippenham fields in monmouth showing open park with green grass, mature beautiful trees and sunny day

Chippenham fields, Monmouth Sports Association and Two Rivers Meadow, open park in Monmouth Town.

Skenfrith Castle

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

Ancre Hill Vineyard

A family run vineyard on south facing slopes in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside. …

St Bridget's Church Skenfrith on a sunny day in the village of Skenfrith

St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through…

sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Set on the gentle slopes of the beautiful Wye Valley in Tintern, this *award‑winning sculpture garden* hosts one of Wales

Enjoy the artwork and plant life at the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, a 3 acre garden set on the…

Openings

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24th May 2026-13th September 2026
sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

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24th July 2026-31st August 2026
flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

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25th July 2026-29th August 2026
Insulae Draconis 1

Opportunity to see the SCA Principality of Insulae Draconis indulging their love of historical…

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6th August 2026-9th August 2026
PIzza at the farm, wood fired pizzas by orchard kitchen bar by silver circle distillery showing pizza graphic image with dripping cheese.

Wood fired pizzas and cocktails at a distillery on a working farm.

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7th August 2026

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
chepstow show  saturady 8th august showing tractors and farm animals

Chepstow Show returns to Chepstow Racecourse for a great family day out.

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8th August 2026
Dell Vineyard

Enjoy a guided tour of The Dell Vineyard from the owners themselves, followed by a guided tasting…

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8th August 2026

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15th August 2026-16th August 2026

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Romeo and Juliet

Enjoy live outdoor theatre at Chepstow Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of Romeo…

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8th August 2026
Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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8th August 2026

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9th August 2026

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10th October 2026

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11th October 2026
Highfields Farm Garden with rich planting and beautiful design with house in view

Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026
FREE MUSIC
Every Sunday in Summer 2.30 – 5PM
CHEPSTOW SUMMER MUSIC 2026
Bands on the Bandstand

Bands on the Bandstand

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9th August 2026

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16th August 2026

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23rd August 2026

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30th August 2026
crafts market April - December 2nd sunday of the month 10 - 4pm abergavenny market hall monmouthshire

Abergavenny Craft Fayre is on the second Sunday of every month. There's always loads of hand made…

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026

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11th October 2026

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8th November 2026

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13th December 2026
LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY
FETE STALLS FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
MEMORABILIA A CENTURY OF MOMENTS
100 CHEPSTOW RACING & EVENTS
1926 – 2026
CENTENARY

A hundred years in the making. A landmark moment in racing history – the Centenary Raceday at…

Openings

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9th August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Visit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.

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11th August 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our children's fun activities every…

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Garden Party Craft Session

12th August 2026

Under the Sea Craft Session

19th August 2026

Bug Hunt Adventure

26th August 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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12th August 2026

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19th August 2026

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26th August 2026
Castell Roc

Castell Roc is an annual festival held within Chepstow Castle. Enjoy 13 different performances over…

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13th August 2026-16th August 2026

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20th August 2026-23rd August 2026

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27th August 2026-31st August 2026
Event banner  -Hive Mind Mead  7Brew, Retro Console Day - Hive Mind Taproom - Saturday 15th August

Join us for a day of retro console gaming brought to you by the Gloucestershire Geek Society!

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15th August 2026
boy waves rainbow flag at cladicot castle

Caldicot Pride returns bringing the community together for a day of inclusivity, entertainment and…

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15th August 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

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Stool Making (2 days)

15th August 2026-16th August 2026

Build your Own Shavehorse

5th September 2026

Coffee Table / Small Bench

9th September 2026-10th September 2026
scurry

Monmouthshire Show is a much-loved, one day, agricultural Show.

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16th August 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
NGS logo

Neuadd Stone Barn is part of a recently established flower farm on a working farm. 

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16th August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Meet a servant of the castle and find out more about everyday life.

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18th August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Old Schoolhouse

Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

River's Edge Pitch

Welcome to the River's Edge Holiday Park near Abergavenny on the edge of the Black Mountains.

The Coach House

The Coach House offers self catering accommodation within the tranquil grounds of Lam Rim Buddhist…

Llanthony Court Castaway

Two old railway wagons have been transported to a remote spot on a family farm, and transformed…

Incline Cottage

Incline Cottage is a romanic larch-clad cottage with a wooded background and canal sde terrace.…

Penhein Glamping

Welcome to Penhein – a multi award winning, family-run farm and glampsite in beautiful South Wales.

Welsh Gatehouse

The Welsh Gatehouse is a luxury, award winning period property suitable for only two people. This…

Swallows Nest Front

A self catering cottage just 2 miles from the centre of Abergavenny (the Gateway to Wales), an area…

Spring cottage

Restored character cottage in Wye Valley. Set within extensive woodlands and garden featuring two…

Croeso/ Welcome

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of Old Rectory Barn. All bedrooms are en suite. Follow local…

View from The Punch House

The Punch House on Agincourt Square in the centre of the historic border town of Monmouth in South…

Night Sky

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

The Ferns

'The Ferns' B&B is situated in the pretty village of Llandenny set in the heart of the beautiful…

Alfred Russell Wallace

The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk

Top Barn

Top Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn with amazing views in a secluded setting.

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Kymin Stables - Outdoor seating - Mike Henton - February 2023 (41)

The Kymin Stables are converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

Loveseen photography captured wedding couple by swimming pool at Caer Llan in Monmouthshire

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

Robin's Barn

Situated in an idyllic, rural setting in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2 bedroom…

Abergavenny Premier Inn

Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

Parva Farmhouse

Old stone 17th C. farmhouse offering superb views of the River Wye and Valley. Cosy, informal…

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