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Things To Do Highlights

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

Bailey Park

Park in the heart of Abergavenny with playground. Hosts events throughout the year.

St Arvans Church

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

The Dell Vineyard 2

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

Gallery at Home

Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

St Michael & All Saints Church

Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet…

Skenfrith Castle

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

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

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

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

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

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

Hive Mind

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

The Kymin

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

Brockwells Meadows nature reserve

Brockwells Meadows is a beautiful 5-hectare spot in the south of Monmouthshire which springs to…

Clydach Ironworks

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a…

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

White Castle

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

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…

Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son…

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and…

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

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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
Wye Valley Chamber Music

Wye Valley Chamber Music’s Summer Residency will be welcoming young ensembles for a week of chamber…

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20th July 2026-26th July 2026
Event banner -July Party: Borderlines + Tandoori G at the Meadery! 25th July 17:30 - 22:30

Live Music and street food at the meadery!

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25th 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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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
Dell Vineyard

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

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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8th August 2026

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15th August 2026-16th August 2026

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
A WEEKEND OF CIRCUS FETE FUN & FESTIVITIES IN THE MAGICAL GROUNDS OF LLANVIHANGEL COURT
BIG FAT CIRCUS FETE
Circus Show
Sun 25 • 4:30–6:30
£14 entry i

Ladies & Gentlemen, roll up, roll up for the Big Fat Circus Fete!…a weekend of rascalling & circus…

Openings

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026
music score

Step back in time and experience the magical melodies of the medieval era with musicians Marco…

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25th July 2026
u3 Rock Band in monmouth Monstock

Free pop-up music festival around Monmouth town - all in aid of charity.

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25th July 2026
Our Hot Sauce Chilli Course celebrates group smiles and makes silly faces - tongues out and laughing whilst holding a jar of pickle chillies

Create your own hot sauces and candied jalapenos, ready for the BBQ season.

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25th July 2026

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25th July 2026
Coffee morning

A warm and welcoming community coffee morning in support of Guardians 4 Kenyan Kids UK, helping…

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25th July 2026
Fords at the Castle

Come to Caldicot Castle for "Fords at the Castle" a family fun day out celebrating everything Fords.

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26th July 2026
mushrooms and glass jars

Medieval people were just as concerned as we are about looking and smelling nice.

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28th July 2026
Caldicot Castle

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

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29th July 2026

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26th August 2026

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30th September 2026

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28th October 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our children's fun activities every…

Openings

Bug Hunt Adventure

29th July 2026

Creative Crafts

5th August 2026

Garden Party Craft Session

12th August 2026

Under the Sea Craft Session

19th August 2026

Bug Hunt Adventure

26th August 2026
Green Gathering

Join Green Gathering for four days of low impact living in an area of outstanding beauty, every…

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30th July 2026-2nd August 2026
inside Abergavenny Town hall during street food market, art hangs from roof and stalls full of food producers

A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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30th July 2026

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27th August 2026

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29th October 2026

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26th November 2026

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17th December 2026
Nature Trail - young children enjoy playing outside

Let your children become Little Explorer's with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot…

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31st 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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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
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pigs pizzas
jim ramsey Live from 2pm

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

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1st August 2026
Caldioct_Castle_Summer_Fayre

Head on down to Caldicot Castle for a fantastic family friendly Summer Fayre.

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1st August 2026
Caldicot Arts Festival 1st Aug

A celebration of local artists and a chance for the Community to come together and get creative.

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1st August 2026
Music

Put on your dancing shoes and visit Chepstow Castle this weekend, as we learn about the evolution…

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1st August 2026-2nd August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Old Rectory

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

Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

High View Barn

Brand new conversion of 300 year old barn.The perfect romantic getaway for a couple (or couple with…

Cefn Tilla Court

Stay on the grounds of a beautiful 17th century country house in the heart of Monmouthshire. Five…

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

Lake House Decking

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

Wood Cottage

Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Alfred Russell Wallace

The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk

Buckholt Farm

Buckholt House Farm Glamping site near Monmouth is nestled in glorious countryside with stunning…

The Lodge

Nestled in the heart of Monmouthshire, on the outskirts of Usk, you'll find The Lodge by Cefn Tilla…

Clare's Cottage

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

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Franky's Hideout

Welcome to Franky's Hideout This beautiful shepherds hut has everything you could wish for!

The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

The Skirrid at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

Two traditional welsh stone self-catering holiday cottages just 3 miles from Abergavenny with…

New Court Inn

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

Llwyn Celyn

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

Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

Loveseen photography captured wedding couple by swimming pool at Caer Llan in Monmouthshire

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

Dorlands Exterior

2 lovely properties and a luxury shepherds hut with stunning views available to rent individually…

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