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Things To Do Highlights

Highfields Farm

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

Abergavenny Castle

Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

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

Cornwall House

Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style,…

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

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

Grosmont Castle

Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It…

St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

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

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Hive Mind

We are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley,…

Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

Monmouth Methodist Church

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

Black Rock Fishermen

The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy…

St. Mary's Chepstow

St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is…

Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

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

Frogmore Street Gallery

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

Bailey Park

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

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

Kitty's Orchard contains a tranquil woodland and flower-rich meadow managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust.

Tintern Abbey

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

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

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

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 Castle

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

Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the…

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

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4 Day Feast of choral music in the heart of Monmouthshire

Openings

Season

2nd July 2026-5th 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

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4th July 2026-5th July 2026
Pirates of Penzance

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

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

Season

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

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…

Openings

Season

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
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
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…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

Openings

Season

12th 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…

Openings

Season

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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Season

12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026
Big Love Festival

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

Openings

Season

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

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-19th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Coach House

The Coach House offers self catering accommodation within the tranquil grounds of Lam Rim Buddhist…

Restaurant 1861

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

Vauxhall Cottage

Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

Glen Yr Afon

On the edge of this delightful old market town, Glen Yr Afon, a unique Victorian villa, offers all…

The Whitebrook

Stay at the award winning Whitebrook Restaurant with Rooms, set in the beautiful Wye Valley, 5…

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…

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

The Lychgate

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

The Walnut Tree

Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

Newbridge on Usk

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

Cobblers Cottage

Cobbler's Cottage, a former cobbler's dwelling in a peaceful hamlet near Abergavenny in the Welsh…

The Greyhound

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

Church Hill Farm

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

Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

The Hop Garden at Kingstone Brewery in Tintern, is a unique glamping site which provides six…

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

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

The Chickenshed

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

Cwrt Bleddyn

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

Torlands

Torlands is a spacious and sylishly refurbished modern property with glorious views over open…

Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

Two traditional welsh stone self-catering holiday cottages just 3 miles from Abergavenny with…

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

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

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

Hardwick Farm

Set in the beautiful and tranquil Usk valley and with panoramic views of the Black mountains, we…

Top Barn

Top Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn with amazing views in a secluded setting.

Garn-Y-Skirrid

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

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