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Things To Do Highlights

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

@shirls_lawton Punchbowl

The Punchbowl is a beautiful nature spot on the eastern flank of the Blorenge mountain, overlooking…

Birch Tree Well

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

Craft Renaissance Gallery

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

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…

White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

Gold Award winners at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards (Silver in 2022), White Castle Vineyard…

Frogmore Street Gallery

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

Growing in the Border

'Growing in the Border' is a beautiful garden in the Monnow Valley near Skenfrith offering group…

Parva Vineyard

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

St Arvans Church

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

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

Kingstone Brewery

At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern…

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

Monmouth St Marys

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

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.

Stunning landscape

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

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

Hive Mind

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

The Dell Vineyard 2

The Dell Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard near Raglan selling award-winning wine.

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

The Kymin

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

Wentwood Forest

Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

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
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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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…

Openings

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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
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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4th September 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…

Openings

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11th July 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

Openings

Season

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

Season

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

Season

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…

Openings

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
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…

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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
Animated historical cartoon characters -

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

Openings

Season

18th 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

Accommodation Highlights

The Stable Triley Court

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

The Piggery

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

Coach & Horses Caerwent

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

Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

The Hop Garden at Kingstone Brewery in Tintern, is a unique glamping site which provides six…

Rockfield Glamping

Rockfield Glamping's peaceful site is the perfect choice for anyone looking to relax in the Welsh…

Wye Valley Hotel

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

Lake House Decking

Welcome to our new luxury self-catering holiday home. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a…

The Willows Double Bedroom

The Willows is a quiet country house tucked away at the end of a small private hamlet, situated…

Usk Castle Knights

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

Hidden Valley Yurts

Pack your bags, gather your family and friends and come glamping on a yurt holiday at Hidden Valley…

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

The Walnut Tree

Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

The Riverside Hotel

In the heart of the Wye Valley, The Riverside Hotel is a family run business, situated by the new…

broadley cottages

Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This area is fantastic for walking, pony trekking and…

Skirrid Mountain Inn

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

Clare's Cottage

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

Flagstone Open Fire

Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

Maple Holiday Home

Maple Holiday Home is a brand new, two double bedroom holiday home situated in a quiet suburb of…

Outside

Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

Llancayo Windmill

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

The Coach House

The Coach House offers self catering accommodation within the tranquil grounds of Lam Rim Buddhist…

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

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

Croeso/ Welcome

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

Llwyn Celyn

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

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