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Things To Do Highlights

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Court Robert Arts

Located in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside, Court Robert Arts sell garden sculpture by…

Parva Vineyard

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

Cornwall House

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

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

Monmouth Methodist Church

Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.

Abbey Tintern Furnace

Abbey Tintern Furnace contains the excavated and part restored remains of a 17th century ironworks,…

Keeper's Pond

The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du,…

Monmouth Castle

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

Borough Theatre

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

Abergavenny Castle

Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

Nant Y Bedd Garden

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

Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

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

Woodhaven

A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an…

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

Warren Slade

Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at…

Chepstow Museum

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

Skenfrith Castle

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

Whitestone Picnic Site

Whitestone lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy…

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…

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great…

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.

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
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
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
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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28th 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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Season

28th June 2026
John Bevan: Team Player

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

Openings

Season

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

Tickets

4 Day Feast of choral music in the heart of Monmouthshire

Openings

Season

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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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
Treowen house and garden in monmouthshire

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

Openings

Season

4th July 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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Season

4th July 2026
Medieval Food

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

Openings

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4th July 2026-5th 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…

Openings

Season

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

Openings

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…

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

Season

8th July 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

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…

Openings

Season

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

Accommodation Highlights

Hidden Valley Yurts

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

Upper Bettws Cottages

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

Royal George Tintern

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

The Beaufort

Enjoy a blend of history and modernity in this 4 star inn now noted for its excellent…

Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite

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

Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

We are situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Llanfihangel crucorney. Ideal location…

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…

The Willows Double Bedroom

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

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

Top Barn

Top Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn with amazing views in a secluded setting.

Ty Gardd

Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

Werngochlyn

Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

Dry Dock Cottage

Dry Dock Cottage is a relaxing stay on the banks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with a…

The Piggery

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

Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

Lake House Decking

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

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Glentrothy Old Stable

Glentrothy Old Stables Cottage is situated in a very peaceful position on the lovely Glentrothy…

New Court Inn

After purchasing The New Court Inn in November 2012,the owners have lovingly restored the inn back…

View from Caer Llan

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

Days Inn Magor

Situated within easy reach of the M4. Gateway to Wales, Less than a Mile from Magor, 10 minutes…

Whitehill Farm

Breakfast in two rooms with private facilities on a working farm in South Wales (near Monmouth).…

Glen Yr Afon

On the edge of this delightful old market town, Glen Yr Afon, a unique Victorian villa, offers all…

Clare's Cottage

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

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