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  1. Winter in Monmouthshire
    Winter & Christmas in Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley & South-East Wales.
  2. Snowdrops
    Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments, snowdrops and artworks available to purchase.
    1. 29th Jan 20261st Feb 2026
    2. 5th Feb 20268th Feb 2026
    3. 23rd Jan 202625th Jan 2026
  3. Honeyade from Hive Mind

    2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

Things To Do Highlights

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

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

St Teilos Churchyard

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

St. Issui Partrishow

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

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

White Castle

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

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Magor Marsh

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

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

Bailey Park

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

St. Cadoc's Church

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

Amazing Alpacas

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

Raglan Castle

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

Monmouth Priory

The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings…

St Michael & All Saints Church

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

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

Bigsweir Bridge

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

Llanover Garden

A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

Growing in the Border

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

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

Chepstow Castle

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

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

A poster for Monmouth Comprehensive School's production of Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde is coming to the stage at Monmouth Comprehensive School. Warning: This show…

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14th January 2026-17th January 2026

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17th January 2026
Walking in Monmouthshire

A 3 mile (5 km) walk through Ninewells Wood to Cleddon Falls with (hopefully!) fine views across…

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17th January 2026
aliens moving in theatre production

Scenery, Prop, Puppet, Mask and costume making for 12 - 18yr olds! The SCENIC ARTS!

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18th January 2026

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25th January 2026

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1st February 2026

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8th February 2026

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15th February 2026

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22nd February 2026

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1st March 2026

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22nd March 2026
Snowdrops

Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments,…

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23rd January 2026-25th January 2026

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29th January 2026-1st February 2026

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5th February 2026-8th February 2026
Child drawing

Design and draw your own Welsh lovespoon at Chepstow Castle ​​​​​​​for St. Dwynwen's Day this…

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24th January 2026-25th January 2026
Mari Lwyd

Chepstow Mari Lwyd is an annual tradition and spectacle in Monmouthshire, held every year in the…

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24th January 2026
Fossil lady play

IMAGINE: the world is only 6000 years old, and everything was created in six days…

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7th February 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music graphic

The Winter Festival this year celebrates the influence of composers as teachers and mentors for the…

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14th February 2026-15th February 2026

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17th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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21st February 2026-22nd February 2026
Fermentation Workshop

Crafty Pickle have teamed up with the incredible Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings to bring you a…

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21st March 2026-22nd March 2026
Bowls of Curry

Quiz and Curry hosted by Monmouth Male Voice Choir

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27th March 2026
Wild Garlic Shirenewton Woods

Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for 3 days of walking fun at the Chepstow Spring Walking…

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10th April 2026-12th April 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor dance classes shows strictly  professionals Gorka Marquez Karen Hauer Anton du Beke Gi

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at the 5★ Celtic Manor Resort 2026 A luxury weekend of dancing,…

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17th April 2026-19th April 2026
Robin Michael and Daniel Tong

Recital by ROBIN MICHAEL cello DANIEL TONG piano

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19th April 2026
show

Come and see an array of classic cars on show at Chepstow Racecourse.

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26th April 2026
Olivia Dance and Lorna Day

Olivia and Lorna return with a wide-ranging exploration of everybody's favourite theme - love!

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10th May 2026
Abergavenny Steam Rally

The Abergavenny Steam Rally is held every year on the last Bank Holiday in May. It is a great day…

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24th May 2026-25th May 2026
The Green

Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

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11th June 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

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17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music

Wye Valley Chamber Music’s Summer Residency will be welcoming young ensembles for a week of chamber…

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20th July 2026-26th July 2026
Pedal cyclist

Cycle 82, 57 or 25 miles and explore the beauty of the Wye Valley with routes for beginners to…

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20th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Mistletoe Cottage

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

Torlands

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

Franky's Hideout

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

Llwyn Celyn

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

Mayhill Hotel

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

Flagstone Open Fire

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

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

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

Willowbrook

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

Outside

Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

Hardwick Farm

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

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

The Brambles

Self catering in Monmouth.

Lake House Decking

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

Wye Valley Hotel

The Wye Valley Hotel is a small, friendly, family-run country inn sited in Tintern – a charming…

The King's Head Monmouth

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

Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

Blossom Touring Park

Blossom Holiday Park is an exciting new development set in a south facing pear and plum orchard…

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…

Trevyr Barn

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

Abergavenny Hotel

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

Wood Cottage

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

The Willows Double Bedroom

The Willows is a quiet country house tucked away at the end of a small private hamlet, situated…

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