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Things To Do Highlights

St Peter's Church

St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

Skenfrith Castle

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

Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest…

St. David's Church

St. David's Church is found in the beautiful village of Llandewi Skirrid, nestled in the foothills…

St. Issui Partrishow

St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.

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…

Wentwood Forest

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

Magor Church

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

Nant Y Bedd Garden

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

Blake Theatre

Not only do we aim to provide an interesting range of shows and a film club, we are also available…

Virtuous Well

A medieval well famous for its cures.

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

couple enjoy walking through  Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands with bluebells

Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

Raglan Castle

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

Frogmore Street Gallery

The Gallery is run by members of the Black Mountain Circle, who draw inspiration from the location…

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

@itkapp Cleddon Shoots

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

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

Nant Y Bedd Garden

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

St. Cadoc's Church

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

Warren Slade

Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at…

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

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

Old Station Tintern sign

The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

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
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

Season

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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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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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 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
Treowen house and garden in monmouthshire

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Medieval Food

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-5th July 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
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…

Openings

Season

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

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Pirates of Penzance

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

Openings

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5th 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
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
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
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…

Openings

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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…

Openings

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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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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
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
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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12th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Lychgate

Nestled between the wooded country park of Caldicot Castle and the historic Norman Church of St…

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

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

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

Hunters Moon Inn

Welcoming 13th century inn nestling in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside on Offa's Dyke…

Beaufort Cottage Tintern

Beaufort Cottage is on a particularly special site, with an amazing close-up view from its bedroom…

Pwll Du Adventure Centre

The recently renovated accommodation at the Centre has been designed to cater for large groups or…

Parva Farmhouse

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

Skirrid Mountain Inn

The Skirrid Mountain Inn is situated in Llanvihangel Crucorney; a small village just off the A465;…

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Flagstone Open Fire

Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

New Court Inn

After purchasing The New Court Inn in November 2012,the owners have lovingly restored the inn back…

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Cosy studio cottages based on our Vineyard. Single storey open plan living with a double bedroom…

Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

Mayhill Hotel

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

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

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

Alfred Russell Wallace

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

Welsh Gatehouse

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

The Three Salmons

The Three Salmons Hotel is perfect for your stay, whether you are enjoying the Usk Valley Walk or…

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…

Willowbrook

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

Trevyr Barn

Trevyr Barn offers 5 star luxury holiday accommodation for 6-7 in a recently converted stone barn…

The Riverside Hotel

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

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