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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.
    1. Honeyade from Hive Mind

      2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

    Things To Do Highlights

    View from the alcove

    Piercefield woods are the gateway to the Lower Wye Valley, stretching for over 3km along the river…

    Court Robert Arts

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

    Abergavenny Community Orchard

    Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small…

    Goytre Wharf

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

    The Kymin

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

    New Grove View (Roger James)

    New Grove Meadows are found at the top of the Wye Valley ridge near Trellech, offering spectacular…

    Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

    One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the…

    Chepstow Castle

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

    Hive Mind

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

    Ancre Hill Vineyard

    A family run vineyard on south facing slopes in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside. …

    Castle Meadows

    In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside…

    St Peter's Church Dixton

    St. Peter's Church in Dixton, on the outskirts of Monmouth along the River Wye.

    couple enjoy walking through  Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands with bluebells

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

    Monmouth Priory

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

    Abergavenny Castle

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

    St Peter's Church

    St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

    Penallt Church

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

    lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

    Silver Circle Distillery Building

    Silver Circle Distillery is a microdistillery in the beautiful Wye Valley near Monmouth, creating…

    St Arvans Church

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

    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…

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

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

    Warren Slade

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

    Caerwent Roman Town

    An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.

    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…

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    24th May 2026-13th September 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
    gwent wildlife trust meadow in monmouthshire / gwent showing flowers and butterflys

    Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to celebrate this magnificent reserve with a picnic in the meadow: learn…

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    9th June 2026
    small hand microscope looks at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    Following on from Gwent Wildlife Trust beginner’s course on Wednesday, 3rd June, Andy Karran will…

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    9th June 2026
    The Green

    Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

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    11th June 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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    Voices Rising concert poster st mary's priory church monmouth, concert

    Hosted by Sing out Strong, the concert features two Herefordshire choirs;

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    13th June 2026
    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

    Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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    Visitor enjoying the Monmouth Bee Festival

    Join Bees for Development on Saturday 13 June for the annual Monmouth Bee Festival 2026, a vibrant…

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    13th June 2026
    Rachel Podger, violin

    World-renowned period violinist, Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque take the resurgence of the Arts…

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    14th June 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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    14th June 2026

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    Highfields Farm

    Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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    14th June 2026

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    Jules Hudson: Wild at Heart portrait of man in field wearing country outdoor clothing

    An intimate evening with Jules Hudson discussing his new book 'Wild at Heart', career highlights,…

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    19th June 2026
    SILVER CIRCLE
WYE VALLEY
MIDSOMMAR

An afternoon of summer celebration & Nordic folklore
With Swedish maypole, flower crowns, traditional Midsommar lu

    Join us at Silver Circle Distillery for for an afternoon of midsummer ritual, folklore, aquavit and…

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    20th June 2026
    music score

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

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    20th June 2026
    Monmouthshire Vintage & Classic Car Show 11th red sports car

    Vintage & Classic Car Show, 300+ Vehicles. All Proceeds to Charity.

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    20th June 2026
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

    A wine & cheese evening in collaboration with The Cheese Connection. 

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    20th June 2026
    White Castle

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a delightful 5…

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    20th June 2026
    Poster advertising a community workshop in Abergavenny. The left side has a green background with white text reading: “Abergavenny Community Learning,

    Willow Weaving Workshops, where you will make your own Dragonfly, Heart and Flower

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    23rd June 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    Bench making green woodworking course in woodlands near Usk Monmouthshire

    Come to our outdoor workshop nestled in the woods and learn traditional woodworking skills using…

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    Pole Lathe Turning

    25th June 2026

    Spoon Carving

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    Spatula Making Evening

    9th July 2026

    Coffee Table / Small bench

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    Stool Making (2 days)

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    Build your Own Shavehorse

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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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    Accommodation Highlights

    Monmouth Premier Inn

    Budget Hotel in Monmouth

    Harvest Home Countryside

    Welcome to Harvest Home 2020 bespoke Shepherd Lodges, situated around a large natural wildlife…

    Top Barn

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

    Little Barn Usk

    Delightfully converted barn for 2 people - set in its own private garden with beautiful views.

    PODS EXTERIOR

    Stay at one of our secluded woodland lodges in the grounds of The Crown at Pantygelli.

    Monastery

    Capel-y-ffin Monastery; self-catering accomodation high up in the beautiful Llanthony Valley.

    The Lychgate

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

    Abergavenny Hotel

    Set close to the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, The Abergavenny Hotel offers 4…

    Wharfinger's Cottage

    Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

    Maple Holiday Home

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

    Tintern Abbey Cottage has a fabulous location opposite the Abbey in the stunning Wye Valley

    Opposite Tintern Abbey. Award winning 5 star. Sleeps 6 (3 superking/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)…

    Robin's Barn

    Situated in an idyllic, rural setting in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2 bedroom…

    The rustic ivy-covered exterior of the Blorenge cottage

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

    The Stable Triley Court

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

    Welsh Gatehouse

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

    Lake House Decking

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

    Hunters Moon Inn

    Welcoming 13th century inn nestling in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside on Offa's Dyke…

    Usk Castle Knights

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

    Skirrid Mountain Inn

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

    broadley cottages

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

    The Coach House

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

    The Brambles

    Self catering in Monmouth.

    Pen Y Dre Farm

    Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

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