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  1. Winter in Monmouthshire
    Winter & Christmas in Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley & South-East Wales.
  2. Snowdrops
    Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments, snowdrops and artworks available to purchase.
    1. 30th Jan 20261st Feb 2026
    2. 6th Feb 20268th Feb 2026
    3. 13th Feb 202615th Feb 2026
  3. Honeyade from Hive Mind

    2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

Things To Do Highlights

The Kymin

The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

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

Clydach Ironworks

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

Woodhaven

A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an…

St. Bridget's Church, Skenfrith

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

Goodrich castle

Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

Bailey Park

Park in the heart of Abergavenny with playground. Hosts events throughout the year.

Monmouth Castle

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

Wentwood Forest

Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

St Nicholas Church Trellech

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

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

Offering fantastic views over Wentwood and the Severn Estuary, the climb to Gray Hill is well worth…

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

Llangwm Uchaf (c) Alex Ramsey (4) Resized

St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and…

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

Llanover Garden

A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

Penallt Church

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

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible…

Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the…

Magor Church

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

Keeper's Pond

The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du,…

Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

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

Three Pools

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

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Ski bar at The Angel

Fondue Nights in The Ski Bar (Reservations Essential)

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2nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
Fondue

Don't miss out on lashings of cheese with our traditional Swiss fondue in the Après Ski Bar.

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2nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
Nutcrackers Poster

Nutcrackers is an utterly magical and playful take on the festive fairytale by E.T.A. Hoffmann -…

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18th December 2025-23rd December 2025
Cartoon Reindeer

Santa's reindeers are back at Chepstow Castle… and they're still not toilet trained!

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19th December 2025-23rd December 2025

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27th December 2025-31st December 2025
Bloody Mary

Join Silver Circle Distillery in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley for the Ultimate Bloody Mary…

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20th December 2025
walking

A 4 mile (6.5 km) walk through Cross Ash village before a steep climb onto the shoulder of the…

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20th December 2025
Arts & Crafts

Create something festive at Chepstow Castle to take home and hang on your Christmas tree!

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20th December 2025-21st December 2025
The Angel Hotel at Christmas

Horse-drawn sleigh rides in Abergavenny will be back at The Angel Hotel every Sunday before…

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21st December 2025
Festive Forages

Join me for a special Festive Forage on Christmas Eve or New Year's Day morning, and enjoy…

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24th December 2025

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31st December 2025
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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27th December 2025-28th December 2025
Coral Welsh Grand National

Don't miss out on this iconic racing fixture. Celebrate Welsh passion with the thrills of racing!

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27th December 2025
New Years Eve Ball

Join us for our Parisian themed New Years Eve Gala Ball

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Season

31st December 2025
Catbrook New Year Celidh

Bring houseguests or the whole family to this lively evening of music and dancing! Caller and live…

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31st December 2025-1st January 2026
Walking in Monmouthshire

A 3 mile (5 km) walk through Ninewells Wood to Cleddon Falls with (hopefully!) fine views across…

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
Mari Lwyd

Come to Chepstow this January and enjoy one of the most interesting traditions in Wales, the annual…

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24th January 2026
Snowdrops

Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments,…

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30th January 2026-1st February 2026

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6th February 2026-8th February 2026

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13th February 2026-15th February 2026
Fermentation Workshop

Crafty Pickle have teamed up with the incredible Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings to bring you a…

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21st March 2026-22nd March 2026
Wild Garlic Shirenewton Woods

Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for 6 days of walking fun at the annual Chepstow Walking…

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7th April 2026-12th April 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor dance classes shows strictly  professionals Gorka Marquez Karen Hauer Anton du Beke Gi

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at the 5★ Celtic Manor Resort 2026 A luxury weekend of dancing,…

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17th April 2026-19th April 2026
The Green

Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

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Season

11th June 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor Resort dance classes shows strictly come dancing professionals Aljaz , Janette  Amy Do

If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-19th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Cromwell's Hideaway

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

The Lodge

Nestled in the heart of Monmouthshire, on the outskirts of Usk, you'll find The Lodge by Cefn Tilla…

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

Whitehill Farm

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

Homefield

A spacious home from home self-catering bungalow, adapted for wheelchair access. Ideally suited…

Red Sky at Night Campsite

Red Sky at Night Campsite is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life…

Garn-Y-Skirrid

Garn-y Skirrid Cabin is a wooden cabin for 1 or 2 people (two single beds that can be pulled…

Lamb and Flag

Enjoy great food and accommodation against the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons National Park

High View Barn

Brand new conversion of 300 year old barn.The perfect romantic getaway for a couple (or couple with…

PODS EXTERIOR

Stay at one of our secluded woodland lodges in the grounds of The Crown at Pantygelli.

Yew Tree Barn Exterior

Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

A warm welcome awaits you at our farm Holiday Cottages that are part of Panty-goitre farm, a…

Usk Castle Knights

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

Incline Cottage

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

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the…

Black Lion Guest House

A high quality 4 star family run guest house. A new traditional family run guest house situated in…

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

The Guest House

A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny’s Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny, the…

Robin's Barn

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

The King's Head Monmouth

This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

Middle Ninfa

Are you a family or activity group looking for a friendly/comfortable/quiet Bunkhouse/Cottage for…

Dolly's Barn at Christmas

Dolly's Barn has stunning views and a lovely relaxed atmosphere for your well earned break with…

Birdsong Cottage

Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

Croeso/ Welcome

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

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