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Things To Do Highlights

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…

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

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

High Glanau

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

Monmouth St Marys

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for…

The Kymin

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

St Teilos Churchyard

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

Veddw by Callum Baker

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

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

Treowen Manor

A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

Borough Theatre

The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of…

View from the alcove

Piercefield woods are the gateway to the Lower Wye Valley, stretching for over 3km along the river…

@itkapp Cleddon Shoots

Cleddon Shoots is a beautiful part of the Wye Valley above the village of Llandogo, with great…

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great…

St. Issui Partrishow

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

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

[Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

Monmouth Castle

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

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.

Birch Tree Well

Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

Chippenham fields in monmouth showing open park with green grass, mature beautiful trees and sunny day

Chippenham fields, Monmouth Sports Association and Two Rivers Meadow, open park in Monmouth Town.

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

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…

Magor Marsh

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

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

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4th July 2026-12th July 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…

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9th July 2026-12th July 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

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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
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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4th September 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
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
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…

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11th July 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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12th July 2026
Highfields Farm

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

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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

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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

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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…

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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
Animated historical cartoon characters -

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

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

Season

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
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Discover the ancient tradition of falconry at Chepstow Castle

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18th July 2026-19th 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
She'Koyokh

She'Koyokh (Yiddish word meaning "nice one") are a seven piece, virtuosic, prize-winning band…

Openings

Season

19th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Llancayo Windmill

Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated…

Whitehill Farm

Breakfast in two rooms with private facilities on a working farm in South Wales (near Monmouth).…

The Whitebrook

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

Llanthony Court Castaway

Two old railway wagons have been transported to a remote spot on a family farm, and transformed…

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

Aqueduct Cottage

This grade 2 listed cottage is situated within Goytre Wharf. When it was built it housed the…

Blossom Touring Park

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

Croeso/ Welcome

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of Old Rectory Barn. All bedrooms are en suite. Follow local…

Church Hill Farm

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

Top Barn

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

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

The Sloop Inn

We have four comfortable guest rooms which have all recently been decorated and offer brand new…

Franky's Hideout

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

River's Edge Pitch

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

The Piggery

Stay on Kate Humble’s farm: wake up to the sounds of animals and discover what goes on behind the…

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

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

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

Welsh Gatehouse

The Welsh Gatehouse is a luxury, award winning period property suitable for only two people. This…

Larchfield Grange Exterior

Larchfield Grange is a luxury 4 bedroom house situated in the quaint market town of Abergavenny.

Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

Upper Bettws Cottages

The Upper Bettws Cottages (Hafod & Cuddfan) are high in the Black Mountains of the Bannau…

Farmhouse, Mallards Barn, Oaklands Cottage, The Cygnet Sudio

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

Wood Cottage

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

Box Barn Raglan accommodation showing decking area and barn is sunshine in monmouthshire rural location

Box Barn offers a distinctive holiday rental experience in Monmouthshire, perfect for…

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