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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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  1. Easter Egg
    Take part in Llandegfedd Lake's 2026 Easter Trails Collect trail maps from the activity centre, then head out to explore Llandegfedd Lake and find all the wildlife signs.
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      2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

    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…

    Magor Marsh

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

    @em_wales Skirrid Fawr

    Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

    Goodrich castle

    Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

    Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

    Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

    Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

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

    Tintern Abbey

    Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably…

    High Glanau

    High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

    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…

    St Cadoc's Penrhos

    St. Cadoc's Church in Penrhos is a Grade II* listed church near Raglan, Monmouthshire

    lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

    Monmouth Priory

    The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings…

    Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

    Caldicot Castle

    Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

    Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

    Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

    St Nicholas Church Trellech

    St Nicholas' Church in Trellech is an historic site in the heart of the Wye Valley between Monmouth…

    The Dell Vineyard 2

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

    Court Robert Arts

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

    Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

    Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye…

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Bailey Park

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

    Chepstow Museum

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    Miniature Railway at Old Station Tintern small red and black train showing a wheelchair carriage - sunny day

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

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    1st April 2026-31st October 2026

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    26th May 2026-31st May 2026

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    2nd June 2026-7th June 2026

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    9th June 2026-14th June 2026
    Circus performer in Caldicot Castle at Big Banquet

    Street Food Circus rolls back into Caldicot Castle with “The Big Banquet” for the late May Bank…

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    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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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Scenery at Llandegfedd Lake

    Get ready for our Summer Half Term Trail at Llandegfedd Lake

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Fletcher

    Mercenary archers are encamped at Tintern Abbey with their families! Why are they here? How do they…

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    23rd May 2026-25th May 2026

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    22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
    Rowing boat at Llandegfedd Lake with family in.

    Experience our latest activity – rowing boat hire!

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    children with bingo notes and pens looking around chepstow castle having fun

    Search the castle for features old and new, and be the first one in your family to shout … BINGO!

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Murder Mystery Weekend

    Become a detective and help solve the crime and bring the culprit(s) to justice, with a prize for…

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    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    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
    Abergavenny Steam Rally

    The Abergavenny Steam Rally is held every year on the last Bank Holiday in May. It is a great day…

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    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Busy Catbrook Plant sale with people enjoying the plans on sale in the village hall near chepstow

    Excellent Annual plant sale with home made teas! Please grow and bring plants and home produce to…

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    25th May 2026
    may half term physical theatre and circus workshop

    Jump into fun FREEE May half-term theatre and Circus workshops and unleash your creativity on stage!

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    26th May 2026-29th May 2026
    Bee

    Find out all about medieval beekeeping at Chepstow Castle, with a chance to observe the bees at…

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    26th May 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    27th May 2026

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    Romeo & Juliet - Class Act Theatre Company

    Class Act Theatre Company's award wining cast presents Romeo and Juliet.

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    28th May 2026-30th May 2026

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    30th May 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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    28th May 2026

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    Abergavenny Market

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

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    28th May 2026

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    Nature Trail

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

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    29th May 2026

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    24th July 2026

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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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    29th May 2026

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    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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    29th May 2026-31st May 2026

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    5th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Tintern Abbey

    Step back in time and experience the magical melodies of the medieval era.

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    30th May 2026-31st May 2026
    Crafts

    Create your own medieval shield using sand at Chepstow Castle​​​​​​​.

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    30th May 2026-31st May 2026
    Event banner May Party - Disco night at the Meadery with Tandoori G 17:30 - 22:30 disco ball

    80s Disco and Curry night at the meadery!

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    30th May 2026
    High Glanau

    Important Arts and Crafts garden open for Rare Plants Fair.

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    31st May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    The Brambles

    Self catering in Monmouth.

    The Greyhound

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

    Bridge Inn Llanfoist

    The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the…

    Wonderful views

    Situated in the picturesque Usk valley, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. A small friendly…

    Swallows Nest Front

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

    Parva Farmhouse

    Old stone 17th C. farmhouse offering superb views of the River Wye and Valley. Cosy, informal…

    Alfred Russell Wallace

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

    The Wain House Bunkbarn

    Group accommodation in the Barn, The Wain House.This old stone barn used to house the market cart…

    Back of house

    Old Hendre is a working farm with high quality accommodation for active people. The modern…

    Vauxhall Cottage

    Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

    Usk Castle Knights

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

    Our three cottages are nestled around Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near…

    View from The Punch House

    The Punch House on Agincourt Square in the centre of the historic border town of Monmouth in South…

    The Lychgate

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

    Aqueduct Cottage

    This grade 2 listed cottage is situated within Goytre Wharf. When it was built it housed the…

    Welsh Gatehouse

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

    Castle Narrowboats

    For a break that offers real relaxation, try a narrow boat holiday on the Monmouthshire and Brecon…

    Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

    Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

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

    Penhein Glamping

    Welcome to Penhein – a multi award winning, family-run farm and glampsite in beautiful South Wales.

    The Angel Hotel

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

    Glentrothy Old Stable

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

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

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