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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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    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.

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    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…

    Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

    This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

    Black Rock Picnic Site

    Black Rock Picnic Site is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the…

    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…

    Usk Castle

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

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

    Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with…

    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…

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

    Abbey Mill

    Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill…

    St Arvans Church

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

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

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

    Llanthony Priory

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

    Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

    Monmouth St Marys

    St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for…

    Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

    Monmouth Savoy

    The Monmouth Savoy is a listed building that has been a centre of community life and entertainment…

    Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

    The Chapel & Kitchen

    We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets. Nourish and delight the…

    View from a Distance 1

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

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

    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…

    Bigsweir Bridge

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

    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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    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
    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
    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
    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
    Caldicot Castle

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

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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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    Abergavenny Market

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

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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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    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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    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
    Gwent Wildlife Trust Nightjars fly in dark sky over monmouthshire wildlife trust

    Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to search for the illusive Nightjars with an evening strolling on the…

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    1st June 2026
    Gwent Wildlife Trust - Meadow Plant ID small hand magnifier looking at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    A beginner's introduction to identifying meadow plants.

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    3rd June 2026
    Wyndcliffe Court

    Anthony and Sarah Clay are thrilled to welcome garden visitors. Wyndcliffe Court House and Garden…

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    4th June 2026
    Bethany Handley sat in a a meadow, near water

    Monmouth-based award-winning writer, author, and disability activist Bethany Handley will talk…

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    4th June 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
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

    Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

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    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    Talon The Acoustic Collection - handle with care back on the road 2026

    Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic…

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    5th June 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Red Sky at Night Campsite

    Red Sky at Night Campsite is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life…

    Box Barn Raglan accommodation showing decking area and barn is sunshine in monmouthshire rural location

    Box Barn offers a distinctive holiday rental experience in Monmouthshire, perfect for…

    Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

    The Granary

    Situated on a working dairy farm, the Granary is in a very peaceful rural location yet only five…

    The Hafod

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

    The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

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

    The garden is sheltered and fenced for the safety of children and pets

    5 star comfort. Hot tub. WiFi ,6 TVs, Sheltered fenced garden, Sleeps 6, 4 bedrooms incl…

    Caban Bryn Arw

    A stunning shepherd's hut nestled in the Black Mountains of South Wales.

    Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

    A warm welcome awaits you at our farm Holiday Cottages that are part of Panty-goitre farm, a…

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

    Llancayo Windmill

    Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated…

    Black Lion Guest House

    A high quality 4 star family run guest house. A new traditional family run guest house situated in…

    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)…

    Buckholt Farm

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

    The Whitebrook

    Stay at the award winning Whitebrook Restaurant with Rooms, set in the beautiful Wye Valley, 5…

    The Lodge

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

    Dorlands Exterior

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

    Top Barn

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

    View from The Punch House

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

    Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

    Incline Cottage

    Incline Cottage is a romanic larch-clad cottage with a wooded background and canal sde terrace.…

    View from Caer Llan

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

    Dolly's Barn at Christmas

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

    Rockfield Glamping

    Rockfield Glamping's peaceful site is the perfect choice for anyone looking to relax in the Welsh…

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