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Things To Do Highlights

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

Birch Tree Well

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

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Magor Marsh

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

Rogiet Countryside Park

A free entry countryside park on the Gwent Levels, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Service.

Skenfrith Castle

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

St Teilos Churchyard

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

Pentwyn Farm

Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of…

Hive Mind

We are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley,…

Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

Llanfoist Crossing

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

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

Chepstow Park Wood is an old medieval hunting park, created by the Norman lords of Chepstow Castle.

Frogmore Street Gallery

The Gallery is run by members of the Black Mountain Circle, who draw inspiration from the location…

Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech…

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.

The Chapel & Kitchen

We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets. Nourish and delight the…

View from a Distance 1

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

Captivate Gallery

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

Stunning landscape

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

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

St Arvans Church

Medieval parish church of potential ninth century Celtic origin, named after the 9th century hermit…

St. Cadoc's Church

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

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
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

Tickets

4 Day Feast of choral music in the heart of Monmouthshire

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2nd July 2026-5th July 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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3rd July 2026

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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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4th September 2026
4 July 12-6pm The beefy Boys and music by Ben, Dai and some other Guy live from 2:00pm

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

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4th July 2026
Medieval Food

Discover what the medieval residents of Chepstow castle would have eaten, especially around feast…

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4th July 2026-5th July 2026
Treowen house and garden in monmouthshire

House tours and homemade teas, in aid of Wonastow church,

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4th 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
Image of reenactors from previous year's festival in Monmouth

Join us for a fun and engaging weekend at Monmouth Medieval Festival on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th…

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4th July 2026-5th July 2026
Monnow Bridge Markets - Local Produce stalls / green tents on Monow Bridge over river

Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

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Local Produce

4th July 2026

Night Market

29th August 2026

Curated Food Market

31st October 2026

Curated Food Market

5th December 2026
South Wales Shire Horse Show

Meet the gentle giants and most magnificent British Heavy Horse: the Shire Horse, at their best, at…

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4th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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5th July 2026

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19th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
Pirates of Penzance

Enjoy a fantastic opera performance of The Pirates of Penzance in the beautiful surroundings of Usk…

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5th July 2026
chepstow

Head to Chepstow Racecourse for a night at the races, making the most of the longer evenings for a…

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8th July 2026

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6th August 2026
Pickwick Papers  - Charles Dickens, Dore Abbey Hereford

Open Air Summer Theatre in the grounds of Dore Abbey. Please bring own seating, gates open at 6…

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Season

8th 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
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
H is for Hawk women  - falconer with hawk flying

After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a…

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10th July 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…

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10th July 2026-11th 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
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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13th December 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Hafod

Llwyn-on Hafod is situated near Hay-on-Wye on a small Welsh farm-holding of 50 acres of pasture,…

Highlands Cottage

Charming converted stone stables. Set in an orchard, with stunning views. Close to the River…

Croeso/ Welcome

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

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

View from Caer Llan

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

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

PODS EXTERIOR

Stay at one of our secluded woodland lodges in the grounds of The Crown at Pantygelli.

Crown Cottage Cadw

This lovely cottage is located within storming distance of historic White Castle, but has its own…

Pont Kemys

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

Swallows Nest Front

A self catering cottage just 2 miles from the centre of Abergavenny (the Gateway to Wales), an area…

Dolly's Barn at Christmas

Dolly's Barn has stunning views and a lovely relaxed atmosphere for your well earned break with…

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…

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

A warm welcome awaits you at our farm Holiday Cottages that are part of Panty-goitre farm, a…

Royal George Tintern

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

Llanthony Priory

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

Tŷ Magor

With comfortable rooms and easy check-in, good WiFi, and great coffee, Tŷ Magor has just what you…

Cwrt Bleddyn

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

Coach & Horses Caerwent

The Coach and Horses Inn is a 17th century Inn located in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

Tintern Abbey Cottage has a fabulous location opposite the Abbey in the stunning Wye Valley

Opposite Tintern Abbey. Award winning 5 star. Sleeps 6 (3 superking/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)…

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Cosy studio cottages based on our Vineyard. Single storey open plan living with a double bedroom…

Newbridge on Usk

An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few…

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Clare's Cottage

A beautiful cottage located in an area of outstanding natural beauty nestled between the Wye Valley…

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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