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Things To Do Highlights

Monmouth Methodist Church

Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.

Virtuous Well

A medieval well famous for its cures.

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

St Nicholas Church Trellech

St Nicholas' Church in Trellech is an historic site in the heart of the Wye Valley between Monmouth…

Captivate Gallery

Visit Captivate Gallery at 11 St Mary’s Street—stop by to say hello, enjoy local art, and mingle in…

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

Chepstow Park Wood is an old medieval hunting park, created by the Norman lords of Chepstow Castle.

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

Cornwall House

Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style,…

Clydach Ironworks

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a…

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest…

Highfields Farm

This is a garden defined by its plants. There are over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely…

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

St. Mary's Chepstow

St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is…

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.

Caldicot Castle

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

Silver Circle Distillery Building

Silver Circle Distillery is a microdistillery in the beautiful Wye Valley near Monmouth, creating…

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…

Black Rock Fishermen

The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy…

St Arvans Church

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

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

Discover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth,…

St Mary's Priory and Tithe Barn

St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one…

Three Pools

Three Pools is a farm and event space looking to demonstrate regenerative farming and permaculture…

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…

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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
Green Gathering

Join Green Gathering for four days of low impact living in an area of outstanding beauty, every…

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30th July 2026-2nd August 2026
Music

Put on your dancing shoes and visit Chepstow Castle this weekend, as we learn about the evolution…

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1st August 2026-2nd August 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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2nd August 2026

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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
Dell Vineyard

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

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2nd August 2026

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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
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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2nd August 2026

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
actors cheer and be silly for crowd at Abergavenny castle open air theatre

Bring a picnic and a bottle of bubbles and enjoy a classic children's tale performed amidst the…

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2nd August 2026
Medieval Herbs

Learn all about herbs and their uses at Chepstow Castle during the Middle Ages.

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4th August 2026
Falcon

The ultimate falconry experience when Wings Of Wales pay Llandegfedd Lake a visit with some very…

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4th August 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

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

Openings

Creative Crafts

5th August 2026

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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5th August 2026

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12th August 2026

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19th August 2026

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26th 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
chepstow

Head to Chepstow Racecourse for a night at the races, making the most of the longer evenings for a…

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6th 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
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
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
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

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
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…

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9th August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Visit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.

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11th 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

Accommodation Highlights

Alfred Russell Wallace

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

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

Mistletoe Cottage

Mistletoe Cottage is set in a large barn conversion which also hosts an art gallery and café. The…

Glen View Holiday Lodge

Barn conversion offering ground floor accommodation for 5/6 people in 2 double bedrooms with…

The Chickenshed

Great architecture, clean design and fine views over the Monmouthshire countryside combine in a…

Croeso/ Welcome

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

The Coach House

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

The Greyhound

The Greyhound is a traditional country inn, situated within the beautiful Vale of Usk, offering the…

Welsh Gatehouse

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

The Brambles

Self catering in Monmouth.

The Beaufort

Enjoy a blend of history and modernity in this 4 star inn now noted for its excellent…

St Pierre Exterior

Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club is built around a beautiful 14thC manor house & is…

The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

The Sugar Loaf at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Anne's Retreat

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

Pont Kemys

Monmouthshire/Usk Valley. Superb facilities with toilets, wash basins, showers hand and hair driers…

Tŷ Magor

With comfortable rooms and easy check-in, good WiFi, and great coffee, Tŷ Magor has just what you…

Vauxhall Cottage

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

Cromwell's Hideaway

Hi we are Karen and Dave and we would like to welcome you to Cromwell’s Hideaway, it is our piece…

Spring cottage

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

Wye Valley Hotel

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

Penhein Glamping

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

Willowbrook

Sleep in a 1976 bus, kitted out with a cosy wood burner, and a kettle for your morning cup of tea.

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