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Things To Do Highlights

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

St Bridget's Church Skenfrith on a sunny day in the village of Skenfrith

St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through…

Woodhaven

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

Abergavenny Castle

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

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

The Wye Valley Sculpture Garden hosts one of Wales largest outdoor Summer Sculpture Exhibitions and…

St James' Llangua Exterior. Andy Marshall / Friends of Friendless Churches

Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont

Highfields Farm Garden with rich planting and beautiful design with house in view

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

Growing in the Border

'Growing in the Border' is a beautiful garden in the Monnow Valley near Skenfrith offering group…

Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

Veddw by Callum Baker

Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than…

St Michael & All Saints Church

Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet…

Magor Marsh

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

Chepstow Castle

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

sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

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…

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

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…

St Teilos Churchyard

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

Abbey Tintern Furnace

Abbey Tintern Furnace contains the excavated and part restored remains of a 17th century ironworks,…

Beacon Park Cottages

Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in 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
sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

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24th July 2026-31st August 2026
flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

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25th July 2026-29th August 2026
Image Credit: Nici Eberl

Once a tiny folk event attended by just a few hundred people, Green Man has grown to be one of the…

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20th August 2026-23rd August 2026
Castell Roc

Castell Roc is an annual festival held within Chepstow Castle. Enjoy 13 different performances over…

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20th August 2026-23rd August 2026

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27th August 2026-31st August 2026
Caerwent Village Show

Join us for a fun-filled family day out at Caerwent's Village Fete.

Openings

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22nd August 2026
Dell Vineyard

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

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Season

22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Fletcher

Mercenary archers are encamped at Tintern Abbey with their families! Why are they here? How do they…

Openings

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Llanthony Priory

The Monk, Minstrel and Wise Women. Step back in time and meet our Medieval characters.

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22nd August 2026

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23rd August 2026
FREE MUSIC
Every Sunday in Summer 2.30 – 5PM
CHEPSTOW SUMMER MUSIC 2026
Bands on the Bandstand

Bands on the Bandstand

Openings

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23rd August 2026

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30th August 2026
April House

April House garden has been developed over 5 years and offers fantastic views over Wentwood Forest…

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23rd August 2026
Animated Skull and crossbones with Hat OUTDOOR THEATRE! Pirates of Penzance

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer. Bring a picnic and a…

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23rd August 2026
999 Poster

Our fantastic 999 Emergency Services Day is back! This event is always popular, meet and greet…

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Season

23rd August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Learn all about how to set type and print the old fashioned way with printer Francesca Kay.

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25th August 2026
Caldicot Castle

​​​​​​​Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered…

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26th August 2026

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30th September 2026

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28th October 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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26th August 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our children's fun activities every…

Openings

Bug Hunt Adventure

26th August 2026
Abergavenny Market

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

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Season

27th August 2026

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24th September 2026

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22nd October 2026

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26th November 2026
inside Abergavenny Town hall during street food market, art hangs from roof and stalls full of food producers

A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

Openings

Season

27th August 2026

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29th October 2026

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26th November 2026

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17th December 2026
White Castle Vineyard

Experience the award winning White Castle Vineyard with a Deluxe Guided Vineyard Tour led by Robb…

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28th August 2026

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25th September 2026

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30th April 2027

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28th May 2027

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30th July 2027
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.

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
open days 2026 wine, food and live music

Visit The Dell Vineyard for a weekend pop-up with The Cheese Connection.

Openings

12:00 - 6:00pm

29th August 2026

12:00 - 6:00pm

30th August 2026
Knight

Living history, medieval re-enactment, music and horse displays will transport the abbey back to…

Openings

Season

29th August 2026-31st August 2026
August Night Market

Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

Openings

Night Market

29th August 2026

Curated Food Market

31st October 2026

Curated Food Market

5th December 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

Stay in a beautifully converted 17th Century Coach in the quaint village of Llanfihangel Crucourney…

Mistletoe Cottage

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

Flagstone Open Fire

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

broadley cottages

Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This area is fantastic for walking, pony trekking and…

Cwrt Bleddyn

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

Buckholt Farm

Buckholt House Farm Glamping site near Monmouth is nestled in glorious countryside with stunning…

Green Dyffryn Barn

The Hame is a spacious grade II listed holiday home, also ideally located in the heart of the…

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

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

Road House Narrowboats

Come and experience the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal on one of our five narrowboats. …

Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

Wood Cottage

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

The Beaufort

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

Stone Rock Lodge

Stone Rock Lodge is a bed & breakfast just a short walk from the historic Chepstow Castle and…

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…

Ty Gardd

Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

The Kings Arms is a late 16th Century coaching inn, giving a fine example of what much of…

Three Castles Caravan Park

Small, high quality, touring caravan park for adults only, located in a beautiful part of rural…

Long Barn - View from Patio

Long Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn above the Wye Valley, Monmouth with great views…

Llanthony Priory

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

Dolly's Barn at Christmas

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

Crown Cottage Cadw

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

Torlands

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

Hunters Moon Inn

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

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