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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

    @itkapp Cleddon Shoots

    Cleddon Shoots is a beautiful part of the Wye Valley above the village of Llandogo, with great…

    Beacon Park Cottages

    Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the…

    Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

    A wood set in the rolling Welsh countryside and surrounded by a wider landscape of small woodlands…

    Whitestone Picnic Site

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

    The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

    Grosmont Castle

    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It…

    Monmouth Methodist Church

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

    Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

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

    The Kymin

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

    St. Mary's Chepstow

    St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is…

    Hive Mind

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

    Goytre Wharf

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

    Beacon Hill Bluebells

    Beacon Hill is a peaceful woodland on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape, with stunning…

    View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

    Melville Centre

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

    Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

    Chepstow Museum

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

    lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

    The Giant's Cave, by @gavinje

    The Giant's Cave is a dramatic viewpoint along the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow.

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

    [Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

    Wye Valley Arts Centre

    The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring…

    Craft Renaissance Gallery

    Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a…

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Tintern Abbey

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

    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
    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

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    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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    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
    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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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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    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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    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
    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
    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
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

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

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    20th 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
    White Castle

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

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    20th June 2026
    View over South Gardens, Veddw

    Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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    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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    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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    Abergavenny Market

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

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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

    26th June 2026

    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
    Romeo and Juliet

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

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    25th June 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
    Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville

    Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in a gripping filmed stage adaptation of 'Les Liaisons…

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    26th June 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

    Rockfield Coach House

    Stay at the Legendary Rockfield Music Studios on Rockfield Farm. The Coach House has been used…

    Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

    The Hop Garden at Kingstone Brewery in Tintern, is a unique glamping site which provides six…

    Llwyn Celyn

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

    Blossom Touring Park

    Blossom Holiday Park is an exciting new development set in a south facing pear and plum orchard…

    Anne's Retreat

    Complete seclusion & unparalleled luxury in a charming shepherd's hut. Anne’s Retreat is truly…

    Goose & Cuckoo

    The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

    Bridge caravan Site

    Riverside park with high standard of ground and facility maintenance. Ideal for touring Wye Valley,…

    Monmouth Premier Inn

    Budget Hotel in Monmouth

    Raglan Lodge

    Conveniently situated on the north-bound side of A40 in Monmouth; the historic county town of…

    Outside

    Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

    PODS EXTERIOR

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

    Days Inn Magor

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

    Pont Kemys

    Monmouthshire/Usk Valley. Superb facilities with toilets, wash basins, showers hand and hair driers…

    Werngochlyn

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

    apple tree cabin

    The Secret Walled Garden is based within the beautiful countryside in Monmouth, The Wye Valley,…

    Glen Yr Afon

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

    Ty'r Pwll

    Ty’r Pwll is a very old and cosy cottage in a rural community with two bedrooms, ideal for two…

    The Lychgate

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

    The Coach House

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

    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…

    Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

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

    Sugarloaf Vineyard

    Cosy studio cottages based on our Vineyard. Single storey open plan living with a double bedroom…

    Dolly's Barn at Christmas

    Dolly's Barn has stunning views and a lovely relaxed atmosphere for your well earned break with…

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