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Things To Do Highlights

Abergavenny Castle

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

Chepstow Castle

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

Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech…

White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

Gold Award winners at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards (Silver in 2022), White Castle Vineyard…

Wentwood Forest

Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

Virtuous Well

A medieval well famous for its cures.

Treowen Manor

A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

Magor Church

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.

Usk Castle

Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of…

Caerwent Roman Town

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

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

Caldicot Castle

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

Monnow Bridge

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

Chippenham fields in monmouth showing open park with green grass, mature beautiful trees and sunny day

Chippenham fields, Monmouth Sports Association and Two Rivers Meadow, open park in Monmouth Town.

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

Melville Centre

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

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

View from a Distance 1

Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. …

Growing in the Border

'Growing in the Border' is a beautiful garden in the Monnow Valley near Skenfrith offering group…

The Dell Vineyard 2

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

Bigsweir Bridge

Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England…

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

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
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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28th August 2026

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4th September 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…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Treowen house and garden in monmouthshire

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Medieval Food

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-5th July 2026
ART TRAIL
4–12 July 2026
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire. 

55 studios free to visit – each open every day from 10–3 at least

ART TRAIL - 55 studios free to visit, each open every day from 10–3 at least

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-12th 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
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
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
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
chepstow

Head to Chepstow Racecourse for a night at the races, making the most of the longer evenings for a…

Openings

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8th July 2026

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6th August 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…

Openings

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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…

Openings

Season

10th July 2026-11th July 2026
Chepstow Many Worlds, Fancy dress adventure trail festival, saturday 11th July 2026, 10am - 5pm chepstow town centre all day events

Many Worlds, Fancy Dress Adventure Trail Festival, Celebrating Diversity and Daftness.

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
orchestra performs in church

'Songs of Summer' concert, Saturday 11 July 2026, 7.30pm. Presented by The Royal Forest of Dean…

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11th July 2026
Highfields Farm

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

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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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12th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Usk Castle Knights

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

Robin's Barn

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

Raglan Lodge

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

The Hafod

Llwyn-on Hafod is situated near Hay-on-Wye on a small Welsh farm-holding of 50 acres of pasture,…

The Coach House

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

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

River's Edge Pitch

Welcome to the River's Edge Holiday Park near Abergavenny on the edge of the Black Mountains.

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

Old Schoolhouse

Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

The Walnut Tree

Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

Aqueduct Cottage

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

Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

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

The Piggery

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

Road House Narrowboats

Come and experience the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal on one of our five narrowboats. …

Monastery

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

Hidden Valley Yurts

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

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

The Angel Hotel

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

Night Sky

Small friendly site with a shower and toilet block. the nearest shop and pub is only 300yds away in…

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…

Trevyr Barn

Trevyr Barn offers 5 star luxury holiday accommodation for 6-7 in a recently converted stone barn…

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

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

Hunters Moon Inn

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

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