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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

    Hen Gwrt Moated Site

    Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth…

    Goodrich castle

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

    Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

    Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

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

    Craft Renaissance Gallery

    Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a…

    bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

    raglan farm park showing fields in monmouthshire outside raglan, green and open spaces

    Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

    Goytre Wharf

    Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and…

    Monmouth St Marys

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

    Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

    The Kymin

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

    @itkapp Cleddon Shoots

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

    View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

    Offering fantastic views over Wentwood and the Severn Estuary, the climb to Gray Hill is well worth…

    Skenfrith Castle

    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.

    Nant Y Bedd Garden

    Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

    St Peter's Church

    St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

    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…

    Stunning landscape

    The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside.…

    Birch Tree Well

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

    View from the alcove

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

    An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

    Cornwall House

    Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style,…

    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
    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
    Lord  Raglan Trip Boat at Goytre Wharf

    Enjoy skippered trips along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Goytre Wharf, where the…

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    5th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Nant Y Bedd Garden

    Join Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods for a foraging tour of Nant-y-Bedd Gardens in the Black…

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    6th June 2026
    Frosty Llwyn Celyn

    The Landmark Trust are opening historic Grade-I listed house, Llwyn Celyn in the Black Mountains…

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026

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    19th September 2026-20th September 2026
    Lord Chamberlain Othello

    Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Raglan Castle for a live production of Othello.

    Openings

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    6th June 2026
    Abergavenny Arts festival, Abergavenny Castle, sat 6th June FREE 10am - 7pm

    The free Arts Festival at Abergavenny Castle - free entry, free workshops, music, stortelling,…

    Openings

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    6th June 2026
    Country and Western Racenight

    It's time to bring Nashville to South Wales as we celebrate a Country & Western Racenight at…

    Openings

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    6th June 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Civil War living history encampment at Chepstow Castle. Try on armour, handle weapons and take part…

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    6th June 2026
    6 june
12-6pm
Miniyakis Japanese soul food
Tobias Robertson live from 1:30pm

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

    Openings

    12:00 - 18:00

    6th June 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Rockfield Park

    Rockfield Park is a riverside garden with meadows and an orchard, and complimented by many nearby…

    Openings

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    7th June 2026
    Journey of the Shapeshifter - performing artists swing on a rope

    A circus and theatre show with live folk music, performed in Welsh, for families and audiences of…

    Openings

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    7th June 2026
    Trellech Tump

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a 5.5 mile…

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    7th June 2026
    gwent wildlife trust meadow in monmouthshire / gwent showing flowers and butterflys

    Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to celebrate this magnificent reserve with a picnic in the meadow: learn…

    Openings

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    9th June 2026
    small hand microscope looks at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    Following on from Gwent Wildlife Trust beginner’s course on Wednesday, 3rd June, Andy Karran will…

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    9th June 2026
    The Green

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

    Openings

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    11th 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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    12th June 2026

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    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

    Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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    13th June 2026-14th June 2026

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    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    13th June 2026

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    13th June 2026
    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    13th June 2026

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    Visitor enjoying the Monmouth Bee Festival

    Join Bees for Development on Saturday 13 June for the annual Monmouth Bee Festival 2026, a vibrant…

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    13th June 2026
    Rachel Podger, violin

    World-renowned period violinist, Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque take the resurgence of the Arts…

    Openings

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    14th June 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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    14th June 2026

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    Accommodation Highlights

    The Ferns

    'The Ferns' B&B is situated in the pretty village of Llandenny set in the heart of the beautiful…

    Penylan Farm

    Situated in the heart of Monmouthshire on a working farm which was originally part of the Rolls…

    Blossom Touring Park

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

    The Lychgate

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

    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,…

    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…

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

    Situated 2.5 miles from Abergavenny on small farm for people who want somewhere special. Peace and…

    Three Castles Caravan Park

    Small, high quality, touring caravan park for adults only, located in a beautiful part of rural…

    Whitehill Farm

    Situated less that 3 miles from Monmouth, this self catering accommodation with magnificent views…

    Royal George Tintern

    The Royal George is an award winning hotel in the picturesque village of Tintern. This Wye Valley…

    The Chickenshed

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

    The Old Rectory

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

    Upper Bettws Cottages

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

    Wharfinger's Cottage

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

    Hardwick Farm

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

    Two Rivers Chepstow

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

    Oak Apple Tree

    An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

    Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

    Llwyn Celyn

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

    The Granary

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

    Goose & Cuckoo

    The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

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