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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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  1. Easter Egg
    Take part in Llandegfedd Lake's 2026 Easter Trails Collect trail maps from the activity centre, then head out to explore Llandegfedd Lake and find all the wildlife signs.
    1. Honeyade from Hive Mind

      2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

    Things To Do Highlights

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

    Llanfoist Crossing

    The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron…

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

    Monmouth Leisure Centre

    Climb to new heights with Monmouth Premier Play Centre, featuring an exciting 3 storey, action pack…

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

    Parva Vineyard

    Leave the crowds behind & stroll amongst the vines admiring the views of Tintern & the picturesque…

    Apple County Cider Orchard

    Apple County Cider is based near Skenfrith in Monmouthshire. The farm grows cider apples &…

    Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

    Gallery at Home

    Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

    View from the alcove

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

    Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

    Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the…

    Monmouth St Marys

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

    Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

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

    Caldicot Castle

    Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

    New Grove View (Roger James)

    New Grove Meadows are found at the top of the Wye Valley ridge near Trellech, offering spectacular…

    The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

    Tintern Abbey

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

    St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

    Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of…

    Keeper's Pond

    The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du,…

    Captivate Gallery

    Visit Captivate Gallery at 11 St Mary’s Street—stop by to say hello, enjoy local art, and mingle in…

    Amazing Alpacas

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

    Borough Theatre

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

    Llangwm Uchaf (c) Alex Ramsey (4) Resized

    St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and…

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    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

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    24th April 2026-18th September 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    29th April 2026

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    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!

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    30th April 2026

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    17th December 2026
    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk…

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    30th April 2026
    Chris Gardner

    Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle.

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    1st May 2026

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    7th November 2026
    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

    Our Tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience first hand an award winning Welsh Vineyard.

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    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Autumn dovecote

    Open Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.

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    1st May 2026
    The Dell Vineyard field of vines

    Visit The Dell Vineyard on the first Saturday of every month for a vineyard pop up with fantastic…

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    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

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    2nd May 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

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    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

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    3rd May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

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    4th May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

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    4th May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

    Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

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    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

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    8th May 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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    9th May 2026

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    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026
    A woman photographing a butterfly - a film flyer for Searching for Satyrus

    A woman's quest to reconnect with her late father through a rare butterfly becomes an unexpected…

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    9th May 2026
    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026
    charming willow obelisk made by hand in Catbrook Chepstow, placed in garden with mature trees

    Learn to make a willow obelisk suitable for your garden climbers like sweet peas and take it home!…

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    9th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Road House Narrowboats

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

    Farmhouse, Mallards Barn, Oaklands Cottage, The Cygnet Sudio

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

    Cefn Tilla Court

    Stay on the grounds of a beautiful 17th century country house in the heart of Monmouthshire. Five…

    High View Barn

    Brand new conversion of 300 year old barn.The perfect romantic getaway for a couple (or couple with…

    The Sloop Inn

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

    Llanbrook cottage exterior

    Self catering in Abergavenny

    St Pierre Exterior

    Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club is built around a beautiful 14thC manor house & is…

    The Three Salmons

    The Three Salmons Hotel is perfect for your stay, whether you are enjoying the Usk Valley Walk or…

    Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

    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…

    Usk Castle Knights

    You can’t get any closer to history – this imaginative glamping is in the grounds of Usk Castle.

    The garden is sheltered and fenced for the safety of children and pets

    5 star comfort. Hot tub. WiFi ,6 TVs, Sheltered fenced garden, Sleeps 6, 4 bedrooms incl…

    Wharfinger's Cottage

    Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

    Aqueduct Cottage

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

    Old Schoolhouse

    Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

    Wood Cottage

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

    Torlands

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

    Raglan Lodge

    Conveniently situated on the north-bound side of A40 in Monmouth; the historic county town of…

    The Chickenshed

    Great architecture, clean design and fine views over the Monmouthshire countryside combine in a…

    Penhein Glamping

    Welcome to Penhein – a multi award winning, family-run farm and glampsite in beautiful South Wales.

    Orchard Wagon

    Highlands Campsite is a perfect hideaway yet with stunning views across the valley. Peaceful…

    Back of house

    Old Hendre is a working farm with high quality accommodation for active people. The modern…

    Alfred Russell Wallace

    The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk

    Monmouth Caravan Park

    Family run park 5 minutes walking distance from town. Best run park in area..

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