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Things To Do Highlights

Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

Like something out of a fairy-tale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll…

St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of…

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

A wood set in the rolling Welsh countryside and surrounded by a wider landscape of small woodlands…

Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

View from a Distance 1

Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. …

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

Abbey Mill

Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill…

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

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

@shirls_lawton Punchbowl

The Punchbowl is a beautiful nature spot on the eastern flank of the Blorenge mountain, overlooking…

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Old Station Tintern sign

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

The Kymin

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

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

Magor Church

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

The Chapel & Kitchen

We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets. Nourish and delight the…

St Teilos Churchyard

St. Teilo's Church was originally built in the 12th century on the site of a 6th century centre of…

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

[Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

Amazing Alpacas

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

Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

Monmouth Savoy

The Monmouth Savoy is a listed building that has been a centre of community life and entertainment…

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
John Bevan: Team Player

John Bevan's remarkable rugby journey comes to life in Mari Lloyd's gripping solo play exploring…

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1st 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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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

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4th July 2026-12th 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
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
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
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
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…

Openings

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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…

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

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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Season

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

Accommodation Highlights

Smithy's Bunkhouse

Smithy's Bunkhouse is situated on a working hill farm in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon…

Pwll Du Adventure Centre

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

Crown Cottage Cadw

This lovely cottage is located within storming distance of historic White Castle, but has its own…

Whitehill Farm

Situated less that 3 miles from Monmouth, this self catering accommodation with magnificent views…

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)…

Llwyn Celyn

At the southern end of the beautiful Llanthony Valley in the Black Mountains stands Llwyn Celyn, an…

Orchard Wagon

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

Abergavenny Hotel

Set close to the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, The Abergavenny Hotel offers 4…

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…

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…

The Chickenshed

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

Birdsong Cottage

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

The Beaufort

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

Dorlands Exterior

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

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

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

Pen Y Dre Farm

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

Beacon Park Cottages

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

The Old Rectory

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

Franky's Hideout

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

Llanthony Priory

Stay at the stunning Llanthony Priory, deep in the Black Mountains. 

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

The Greyhound

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

The Three Salmons

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

The Three Tuns

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

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