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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.
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    3. 23rd Jan 202625th Jan 2026
  3. Honeyade from Hive Mind

    2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

Things To Do Highlights

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Grosmont Castle

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

Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

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

Abergavenny Castle

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

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

Magor Church

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

Tintern Abbey

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

Growing in the Border

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

Bigsweir Bridge

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

Clydach Ironworks

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a…

Old Station Tintern

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

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

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

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Welcome to Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Our wines have achieved Quality Status from the European Wine…

Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

Ancre Hill Vineyard

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

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

Melville Centre

The Melville Centre for the Arts is a community venue with a focus on the performing Arts. The…

Black Rock Fishermen

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

High Glanau

High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

The Giant's Cave, by @gavinje

The Giant's Cave is a dramatic viewpoint along the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow.

@shirls_lawton Punchbowl

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

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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8th March 2026

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15th 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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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

Bar

16C inn in the heart of Chepstow. Excellent food (AA rosette) both restaurant and bar meals,…

The Guest House

A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny’s Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny, the…

Green Dyffryn Barn

Enjoying a quietly secluded rural location and stunning panoramic views over the Vale of Usk to the…

Cobblers Cottage

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

The Bell at Skenfrith

The Bell is a beautifully restored,17th century former coaching inn which still retains much of its…

Restaurant 1861

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

The Wild Hare Inn

We have a selection of bedrooms in our main house and our beautiful garden rooms each offering…

Buckholt Farm

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

Pen Y Dre Farm

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

Garn-Y-Skirrid

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

Vauxhall Cottage

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

Llanthony Priory

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

Anne's Retreat

Complete seclusion & unparalleled luxury in a charming shepherd's hut. Anne’s Retreat is truly…

The Whitebrook

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

River's Edge Pitch

Welcome to the River's Edge Holiday Park near Abergavenny on the edge of the Black Mountains.

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

The Sugar Loaf at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

Farmhouse, Mallards Barn, Oaklands Cottage, The Cygnet Sudio

Welcome to Upper Tal-y-Fan Farm, the home of Monmouthshire Holidays, with three self-catering…

View from Caer Llan

Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

Dorlands Exterior

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

Skirrid Mountain Inn

The Skirrid Mountain Inn is situated in Llanvihangel Crucorney; a small village just off the A465;…

Homefield

A spacious home from home self-catering bungalow, adapted for wheelchair access. Ideally suited…

Castle Narrowboats

For a break that offers real relaxation, try a narrow boat holiday on the Monmouthshire and Brecon…

The Walnut Tree

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

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