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Things To Do Highlights

View from a Distance 1

Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. …

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and…

Gallery at Home

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

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

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

Linda Vista Gardens

Linda Vista Gardens is a small public park next to Castle Meadows, with easy access to Abergavenny…

St Mary's Priory and Tithe Barn

St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one…

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

Highfields Farm

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.

St. David's Church

St. David's Church is found in the beautiful village of Llandewi Skirrid, nestled in the foothills…

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

Discover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth,…

Llangeview (c) Friends of Friendless Churches (2) Resized

Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a…

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

Goodrich castle

Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

Magor Marsh

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

Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

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

Abergavenny Community Orchard

Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small…

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…

Caldicot Castle

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

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…

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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
Poster advertising a community workshop in Abergavenny. The left side has a green background with white text reading: “Abergavenny Community Learning,

Willow Weaving Workshops, where you will make your own Dragonfly, Heart and Flower

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23rd June 2026
Caldicot Castle

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

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Abergavenny Market

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

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Bench making green woodworking course in woodlands near Usk Monmouthshire

Come to our outdoor workshop nestled in the woods and learn traditional woodworking skills using…

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Pole Lathe Turning

25th June 2026

Spoon Carving

26th June 2026

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
Romeo and Juliet

Enjoy live outdoor theatre at Caldicot Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of Romeo…

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25th June 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!

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25th June 2026

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in a gripping filmed stage adaptation of 'Les Liaisons…

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26th June 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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4th September 2026
Chepstow LGBTQIA+ Pride with colourful streamers

PRIDE COMES TO CHEPSTOW THIS 26th - 28th June 2026

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26th June 2026-28th June 2026
Tintern Fete 2026 The Wyeland Games sunday 27th June

Join us for the 2025 Tintern Fete kicking off at midday with plenty of music, crafts,…

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27th June 2026
Re-enactors at Tintern Abbey

Come and meet the Freemen of Gwent as they return victoriously from the Battle of Agincourt in…

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27th June 2026

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28th June 2026
Maggie Aderin

Join Maggie Aderin for an inspiring evening exploring her life, career, and passion for space,…

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27th June 2026
image of happiness and love at Abergavenny Pride Parade 2024, bright colours, celebration, diversity

Come celebrate with us Abergavenny Pride for our 5th annual FREE event. Family friendly, local…

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27th June 2026
Florence Nightingale AI black and white sketch style

An evening with the famous Lady with the Lamp herself, Florence Nightingale - brought to life by…

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27th June 2026
Ladies day  - women at race course event

Ladies Day - The ultimate summer raceday returns to Chepstow Racecourse.

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27th June 2026
Usk Open Gardens

Usk Open Gardens is a celebration of flowers & gardening, with around 20 gardens open across Usk on…

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27th June 2026-28th June 2026
Event poster - June Party - Groove Jacks + Smoke & Slaw at the Meadery saturday 27th June 17:30 - 22:30

Live Music and BBQ at the meadery!

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27th June 2026
Monmouth Carnival 2026 sunday 28th June 2026 this years theme  - On The farm

Summer gets into full swing with Monmouth Carnival! Join the procession or come along to watch,…

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28th June 2026
John Bevan: Team Player

John Bevan's remarkable rugby journey comes to life in Mari Lloyd's gripping solo play exploring…

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1st July 2026
Usk Choral Festival 2026
A FEAST OF CHORAL MUSIC - 2nd to 5th July

9 CONCERTS
FEATURING 33 CHOIRS
A wide variety of choirs in every concert

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4 Day Feast of choral music in the heart of Monmouthshire

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2nd July 2026-5th July 2026
Garden Tours with Sue

Enjoy a tour of the award winning Nant-y-Bedd Garden with the creator Sue. Hear all about how the…

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3rd July 2026

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Accommodation Highlights

The Lychgate

Nestled between the wooded country park of Caldicot Castle and the historic Norman Church of St…

Two Rivers Chepstow

The Two Rivers is a newly built 23 bedroom lodge style accommodation. Situated on the A48 within…

Church Farm Guest House

A spacious and homely 16thC former farmhouse (grade II listed) with oak beams and inglenook…

Back of house

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

The Granary

Situated on a working dairy farm, the Granary is in a very peaceful rural location yet only five…

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Skirrid Mountain Inn

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

Alfred Russell Wallace

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

Wye Valley Hotel

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

The Stable Triley Court

Triley Court Cottages is made up of two newly renovated stables, Golwg Y Mynydd and The Stable. 

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory stands in an acre of mature gardens, in the unspoilt rural village of…

Abergavenny Premier Inn

Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

Old Schoolhouse

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

Willowbrook

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

Ty'r Pwll

Ty’r Pwll is a very old and cosy cottage in a rural community with two bedrooms, ideal for two…

The Angel Hotel

Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

Maes Y Berllan

Converted barn from 18thC on a working farm. Situated in the Usk Valley. We have our own stretch of…

Garn-Y-Skirrid

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

Pont Kemys

Monmouthshire/Usk Valley. Superb facilities with toilets, wash basins, showers hand and hair driers…

St Pierre Exterior

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

Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite

Our Monmouth campsite is set in the beautiful border countryside of England and Wales overlooking…

Kymin Stables - Outdoor seating - Mike Henton - February 2023 (41)

The Kymin Stables are converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.

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