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Things To Do Highlights

White Castle

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially…

St. Cadoc's Church

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

The Kymin

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

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Melville Centre

The Melville Centre for the Arts is a community venue with a focus on the performing Arts. The…

Kingstone Brewery

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

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

Magor Church

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of…

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

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

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

Growing in the Border

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

Goytre Wharf

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

@dickie.dai.do

Medieval church first mentioned in c1100 but likely 14th century in origin.

Treowen Manor

A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

Rogiet Countryside Park

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

Borough Theatre

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

Magor Marsh

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

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

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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4th July 2025-31st August 2025
Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Enjoy the artwork and plant life at the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, a 3 acre garden set on the…

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16th July 2025-20th July 2025

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23rd July 2025-27th July 2025

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30th July 2025-3rd August 2025

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6th August 2025-10th August 2025

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13th August 2025-17th August 2025

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27th August 2025-31st August 2025

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10th September 2025-14th September 2025
Scene shows a samba band dancing under a beautiful blue sky (without a cloud in it!)

Big Love is the small festival with a BIG heart! Completely independent and home grown in the most…

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17th July 2025-20th July 2025
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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18th July 2025

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25th July 2025

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8th August 2025

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15th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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29th August 2025
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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Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

18th July 2025-20th July 2025

Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

25th July 2025-27th July 2025
Dubs at the Castle

Dubs at the Castle is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts. This…

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18th July 2025-20th July 2025
Dell Vineyard

Enjoy a guided tour of The Dell Vineyard from the owners themselves, followed by a guided tasting…

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19th July 2025

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26th July 2025

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9th August 2025

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16th August 2025

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30th August 2025
Falcon

Get up close and personal with a variety of birds of prey this weekend at Chepstow Castle!

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19th July 2025-20th July 2025
sense and sensibility

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen join the critically acclaimed…

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19th July 2025
Skenfrith Castle

A 5.5 mile (9km) walk in the picturesque Monnow Valley.

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19th July 2025
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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19th July 2025

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2nd August 2025

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27th December 2025-28th December 2025
Falcon

Join Llandegfedd Lake for the ultimate falconry experience when Wings of Wales pay us a visit

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20th July 2025
Nant Y Bedd Garden

A series of four workshops examining the different seasons.

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20th July 2025
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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20th July 2025

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3rd August 2025

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17th August 2025

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7th September 2025

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21st September 2025
@parcgracedieufarm Lavender

Pick your own lavender and create your own personalised perfume.

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20th July 2025
Chepstow Castle

Visit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.

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22nd July 2025
Macbeth

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

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23rd July 2025
Arts & Crafts

Get crafty at Chepstow Castle with our Make and Take day. Children can make something to play with…

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23rd July 2025

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30th July 2025

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6th August 2025

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13th August 2025

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27th August 2025
People belaying rock climbers

Rock climbing taster session

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23rd July 2025

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13th August 2025
Caldicot Castle

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

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23rd July 2025

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27th August 2025

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24th September 2025
Nature Trail

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our nature-based activity sessions…

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23rd July 2025-6th August 2025

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20th August 2025-27th August 2025
Man abseiling over edge of cliff

Abseiling adventure in the Usk Valley

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23rd July 2025
2 people shooting bows

Archery taster sessions in Monmouth

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24th July 2025

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7th August 2025

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26th August 2025
Abergavenny Market

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

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24th July 2025

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Accommodation Highlights

Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

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

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

The Lychgate

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

Cae Deini

Cae Deini

Crown Cottage Cadw

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

The Greyhound

The Greyhound is a traditional country inn, situated within the beautiful Vale of Usk, offering the…

Church Hill Farm

Large luxury farmhouse set in 63 acres with gorgeous views and total privacy in the lower Wye…

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

Yew Tree Barn Exterior

Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

Smithy's Bunkhouse

Smithy's Bunkhouse is situated on a working hill farm in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon…

Willowbrook

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

Llanthony Priory Hotel

Llanthony Priory has recently been taken over, and it is planned for accommodation to be provided…

Llwyn Celyn

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

Courtyard Studio

The Courtyard Studio is a self-catering apartment for two in the heart of Georgian Monmouth. It…

Stone Rock Lodge

Stone Rock Lodge has twelve nature inspired en-suite bedrooms offered as Economy Double, Standard…

Flagstone Open Fire

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

The Angel Hotel

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

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite

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

The Piggery

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

Night Sky

Small friendly site with a shower and toilet block. the nearest shop and pub is only 300yds away in…

View from Caer Llan

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

Welsh Gatehouse

The Welsh Gatehouse is a luxury, award winning period property suitable for only two people. This…

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