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Things To Do Highlights

Abergavenny Castle

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

The Kymin

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

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth…

Goodrich castle

Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

Also known as the 'Peaky Stone', The Lonely Shepherd is a standing stone in the north-west of…

Bigsweir Bridge

Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England…

Caerwent Roman Town

An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.

Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

Chepstow Museum

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

Old Station Tintern sign

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

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

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

Grosmont Castle

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

Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

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

Ancre Hill Vineyard

A family run vineyard on south facing slopes in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside. …

Woodhaven

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

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye…

Beacon Hill Bluebells

Beacon Hill is a peaceful woodland on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape, with stunning…

White Castle

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

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

Discover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth,…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

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

Kingstone Brewery

At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern…

Black Rock Fishermen

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

Rogiet Countryside Park

A free entry countryside park on the Gwent Levels, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Service.

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
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
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…

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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…

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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14th 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

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11th July 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

Openings

Season

12th July 2026
Highfields Farm

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

Openings

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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 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
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
Lord Chamberlain Othello

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

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

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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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17th October 2026

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29th December 2026

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30th December 2026
Animated historical cartoon characters -

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

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Silver Circle Gourmet Gatherings

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

Openings

Season

18th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Lake House Decking

Welcome to our new luxury self-catering holiday home. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a…

The Old Rectory

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Rockfield Coach House

Stay at the Legendary Rockfield Music Studios on Rockfield Farm. The Coach House has been used…

The King's Head Monmouth

This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

Self catered single storey holiday rental perched above the River Wye within walking distance of…

Glen Yr Afon

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

Abergavenny Hotel

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

Maes Y Berllan

Converted barn from 18thC on a working farm. Situated in the Usk Valley. We have our own stretch of…

Photos of Outside the Cottages

Situated 2.5 miles from Abergavenny on small farm for people who want somewhere special. Peace and…

The Wain House Bunkbarn

Group accommodation in the Barn, The Wain House.This old stone barn used to house the market cart…

Kymin Round House - Exterior - Mike Henton - February 2023

The Kymin Round House is a little castle for two, with views over Monmouth and far into Wales

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

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…

Pen Y Dre Farm

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

The Riverside Hotel

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

The Stable Triley Court

Triley Court Cottages is made up of two newly renovated stables, Golwg Y Mynydd and The Stable. 

Penylan Farm

Situated in the heart of Monmouthshire on a working farm which was originally part of the Rolls…

Dolly's Barn at Christmas

Dolly's Barn has stunning views and a lovely relaxed atmosphere for your well earned break with…

Werngochlyn

Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

Monastery

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

Clare's Cottage

A beautiful cottage located in an area of outstanding natural beauty nestled between the Wye Valley…

Vauxhall Cottage

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

Willowbrook

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

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