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Things To Do Highlights

raglan farm park showing fields in monmouthshire outside raglan, green and open spaces

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

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…

St Arvans Church

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

Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

Monmouth St Marys

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for…

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

Discover the history of Sudbrook and the Severn Tunnel, Wales' crucial rail link with England.

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

Highfields Farm

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

@itkapp Cleddon Shoots

Cleddon Shoots is a beautiful part of the Wye Valley above the village of Llandogo, with great…

Apple County Cider Orchard

Apple County Cider is based near Skenfrith in Monmouthshire. The farm grows cider apples &…

Amazing Alpacas

Amazing Alpacas is a farm specialising in breeding these beautiful and enchanting South American…

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Usk Castle

Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of…

Wye Valley Arts Centre

The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring…

Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son…

New Grove View (Roger James)

New Grove Meadows are found at the top of the Wye Valley ridge near Trellech, offering spectacular…

Gallery at Home

Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of…

St Nicholas Church Trellech

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

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

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
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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31st May 2026-30th August 2026
Nant Y Bedd Garden

Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

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4th June 2026-31st July 2026
Usk Choral Festival 2026
A FEAST OF CHORAL MUSIC - 2nd to 5th July

9 CONCERTS
FEATURING 33 CHOIRS
A wide variety of choirs in every concert

Tickets

4 Day Feast of choral music in the heart of Monmouthshire

Openings

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2nd July 2026-5th July 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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3rd July 2026

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10th July 2026

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17th July 2026

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24th July 2026

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31st July 2026

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7th August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
ART TRAIL
4–12 July 2026
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire. 

55 studios free to visit – each open every day from 10–3 at least

ART TRAIL - 55 studios free to visit, each open every day from 10–3 at least

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-12th July 2026
Treowen house and garden in monmouthshire

House tours and homemade teas, in aid of Wonastow church,

Openings

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4th July 2026
Image of reenactors from previous year's festival in Monmouth

Join us for a fun and engaging weekend at Monmouth Medieval Festival on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th…

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4th July 2026-5th July 2026
4 July 12-6pm The beefy Boys and music by Ben, Dai and some other Guy live from 2:00pm

Visit The Dell Vineyard on the first Saturday of every month for a vineyard pop up with fantastic…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Monnow Bridge Markets - Local Produce stalls / green tents on Monow Bridge over river

Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

Openings

Local Produce

4th July 2026

Night Market

29th August 2026

Curated Food Market

31st October 2026

Curated Food Market

5th December 2026
Medieval Food

Discover what the medieval residents of Chepstow castle would have eaten, especially around feast…

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4th July 2026-5th July 2026
South Wales Shire Horse Show

Meet the gentle giants and most magnificent British Heavy Horse: the Shire Horse, at their best, at…

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4th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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5th July 2026

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19th July 2026

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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
Pirates of Penzance

Enjoy a fantastic opera performance of The Pirates of Penzance in the beautiful surroundings of Usk…

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5th July 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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8th July 2026

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6th August 2026
Pickwick Papers  - Charles Dickens, Dore Abbey Hereford

Open Air Summer Theatre in the grounds of Dore Abbey. Please bring own seating, gates open at 6…

Openings

Season

8th July 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

Spatula Making Evening

9th July 2026

Coffee Table / Small bench

11th July 2026-12th July 2026

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
Folk on the lawn abbey mill, tintern 9th -12th July 2026

Four days of music, spoken word, interviews, discussion panels and art on the banks of the Wye in…

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9th July 2026-12th July 2026
H is for Hawk women  - falconer with hawk flying

After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a…

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10th July 2026
Into The Woods Festival UK  ariel shot looking down of field of green grass and woods and festival tents and people

The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will play host to 3000 pilgrims for our 9th…

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Season

10th July 2026-11th July 2026
Chepstow Many Worlds, Fancy dress adventure trail festival, saturday 11th July 2026, 10am - 5pm chepstow town centre all day events

Many Worlds, Fancy Dress Adventure Trail Festival, Celebrating Diversity and Daftness.

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
orchestra performs in church

'Songs of Summer' concert, Saturday 11 July 2026, 7.30pm. Presented by The Royal Forest of Dean…

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11th July 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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12th July 2026

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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
Highfields Farm

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

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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Tŷ Magor

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

The Old Rectory

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

Ty'r Pwll

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

Pen Y Dre Farm

Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

The Sloop Inn

We have four comfortable guest rooms which have all recently been decorated and offer brand new…

Llancayo Windmill

Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated…

Monmouth Caravan Park

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

Black Lion Guest House

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

Newbridge on Usk

An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few…

The Angel Hotel

Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

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

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…

Alfred Russell Wallace

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

The Riverside Hotel

In the heart of the Wye Valley, The Riverside Hotel is a family run business, situated by the new…

Dorlands Exterior

2 lovely properties and a luxury shepherds hut with stunning views available to rent individually…

Green Dyffryn Barn

Enjoying a quietly secluded rural location and stunning panoramic views over the Vale of Usk to the…

Orchard Wagon

Highlands Campsite is a perfect hideaway yet with stunning views across the valley. Peaceful…

Bar

16C inn in the heart of Chepstow. Excellent food (AA rosette) both restaurant and bar meals,…

Franky's Hideout

Welcome to Franky's Hideout This beautiful shepherds hut has everything you could wish for!

Three Castles Caravan Park

Small, high quality, touring caravan park for adults only, located in a beautiful part of rural…

broadley cottages

Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This area is fantastic for walking, pony trekking and…

The Bell at Skenfrith

The Bell is a beautifully restored,17th century former coaching inn which still retains much of its…

Restaurant 1861

Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

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