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Gallery at Home

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

Llanover Garden

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

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

Treowen Manor

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

Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

Welcome to Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Our wines have achieved Quality Status from the European Wine…

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.

Chepstow Castle

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

St Arvans Church

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

Amazing Alpacas

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

Llanfoist Crossing

The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron…

Tintern Abbey

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

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

Margaret's Wood is a beautifully mature 2 hectare woodland in the Whitebrook Valley.

The Dell Vineyard 2

The Dell Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard near Raglan selling award-winning wine.

Virtuous Well

A medieval well famous for its cures.

White Castle

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

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

Monmouth Methodist Church

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

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.

Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

Woodhaven

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

Magor Marsh

Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting…

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…

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

Season

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
Big Love Festival

Big Love is the small festival with a BIG heart! Completely independent and home grown in the most…

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16th July 2026-19th July 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

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17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Dubs at the Castle

Dubs at the Castle is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts. This…

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17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Dell Vineyard

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

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18th July 2026

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled. Discover the ancient tradition of falconry at…

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026
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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18th July 2026

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25th July 2026

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1st August 2026

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19th September 2026

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29th December 2026

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30th December 2026
Lord Chamberlain Othello

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Tintern Abbey for a live production of Othello.

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18th July 2026
The Talking Pictures Festival of Film and TV

Kiki Dee heads a star-studded bill as Talking Pictures TV returns to the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth…

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Animated historical cartoon characters -

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer!

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18th July 2026
Silver Circle Gourmet Gatherings

In partnership with Silver Circle Distillery, join Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings on a wild…

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18th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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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
She'Koyokh

She'Koyokh (Yiddish word meaning "nice one") are a seven piece, virtuosic, prize-winning band…

Openings

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19th July 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music

Wye Valley Chamber Music’s Summer Residency will be welcoming young ensembles for a week of chamber…

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20th July 2026-26th July 2026
Chepstow Castle

Come and be entertained by our resident knight, and get a close-up look at medieval weaponry! 

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21st July 2026
White Castle Vineyard view of vines

Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

Openings

Live Fire Kitchen

23rd July 2026

Live Fire Kitchen

20th August 2026

Tapas Evening

17th September 2026
Abergavenny Market

Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month from 9-12pm. This vibrant…

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23rd July 2026

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27th August 2026

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24th September 2026

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22nd October 2026

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26th November 2026
Nature Trail - young children enjoy playing outside

Let your children become Little Explorer's with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot…

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24th July 2026

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31st 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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24th July 2026

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31st July 2026

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7th August 2026

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14th August 2026

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4th September 2026
A WEEKEND OF CIRCUS FETE FUN & FESTIVITIES IN THE MAGICAL GROUNDS OF LLANVIHANGEL COURT
BIG FAT CIRCUS FETE
Circus Show
Sun 25 • 4:30–6:30
£14 entry i

Ladies & Gentlemen, roll up, roll up for the Big Fat Circus Fete!…a weekend of rascalling & circus…

Openings

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026
music score

Step back in time and experience the magical melodies of the medieval era with musicians Marco…

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25th July 2026
Coffee morning

A warm and welcoming community coffee morning in support of Guardians 4 Kenyan Kids UK, helping…

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25th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Greyhound

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

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

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

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

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

Monastery

Capel-y-ffin Monastery; self-catering accomodation high up in the beautiful Llanthony Valley.

Middle Ninfa

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

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Beacon Park Cottages

Our three cottages are nestled around Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near…

The Brambles

Self catering in Monmouth.

The Riverside Hotel

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

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

The Chickenshed

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

Whitehill Farm

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

Wood Cottage

Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

Royal George Tintern

The Royal George is an award winning hotel in the picturesque village of Tintern. This Wye Valley…

Old Schoolhouse

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

Mistletoe Cottage

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

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

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

Church Hill Farm

Large luxury farmhouse set in 63 acres with gorgeous views and total privacy in the lower Wye…

The rustic ivy-covered exterior of the Blorenge cottage

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

Tintern Abbey Cottage has a fabulous location opposite the Abbey in the stunning Wye Valley

Opposite Tintern Abbey. Award winning 5 star. Sleeps 6 (3 superking/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)…

Hidden Valley Yurts

Pack your bags, gather your family and friends and come glamping on a yurt holiday at Hidden Valley…

Pont Kemys

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

The Ferns

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

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