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Things To Do Highlights

The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

Also known as the 'Peaky Stone', The Lonely Shepherd is a standing stone in the north-west of…

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

Cute Farm Experience

Private Tailor Made Farm Experiences in Monmouthshire with friendly, cute animals! Private…

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

Monmouth Castle

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

Usk Rural Life Museum

An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

Ancre Hill Vineyard

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

Bailey Park

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

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

Magor Procurator's House

Also known as Magor Mansion, the Procurator's House is the ruined remains of a mansion situated…

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

Chepstow Museum

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

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

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

St Bridget's Church Skenfrith on a sunny day in the village of Skenfrith

St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through…

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.

Birch Tree Well

Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

St Arvans Church

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

Skenfrith Castle

One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

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
Castell Roc

Castell Roc is an annual festival held within Chepstow Castle. Enjoy 13 different performances over…

Openings

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27th August 2026-31st August 2026
Knight

Living history, medieval re-enactment, music and horse displays will transport the abbey back to…

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Season

29th August 2026-31st August 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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Season

30th August 2026
open days 2026 wine, food and live music

Visit The Dell Vineyard for a weekend pop-up with The Cheese Connection.

Openings

12:00 - 6:00pm

30th August 2026
Crown Copyright Knights

Head to Raglan Castle for a sweep through time as they enjoy a weekend of living history, tours,…

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Season

30th August 2026-31st August 2026
Chepstow Vegan Market - people enjoy browsing

Chepstow Vegan Market will showcase the best vegan products from both local and national…

Openings

Season

30th August 2026
Wenallt Isaf

An everchanging garden of nearly 3 acres designed in sympathy with its surroundings and the…

Openings

Season

30th August 2026
Family Fun Day race day

Alongside the excitement of live horse racing, families can enjoy a packed programme of…

Openings

Season

31st August 2026
Caldioct_Castle_Summer_Fayre

Head on down to Caldicot Castle for a fantastic family friendly Summer Fayre.

Openings

Season

31st August 2026
Girl From the North Country in cinemas

The Broadway spectacular with music from Bob Dylan

Openings

Season

3rd September 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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Season

4th September 2026
Little Caerlicyn

Open garden at Little Caerlicyn near Caldicot.

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

Build your Own Shavehorse

5th September 2026

Coffee Table / Small Bench

9th September 2026-10th September 2026
Caerwent Roman Town

Visit Caerwent Roman Town (or Venta Silurum as it was) and meet the Romans!

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Season

5th September 2026
Chepstow Classic Car Show, Plus Auto Jumble & Collector's Fair 6th September sunday

Come and see an array of classic cars on show at Chepstow Racecourse.

Openings

Season

6th September 2026
Graphic of Jessica Fletcher with magnifying glass

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Monmouth with an interactive screening of…

Openings

Season

6th September 2026
Llanover Gardens

The stunning Grade II listed Llanover Gardens will be opening exclusively in aid of charity…

Openings

Season

6th September 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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Season

6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
Masters of Deception people look at camera bright lights and theatre

The Ultimate Magic & Illusion Show for all Ages

Openings

Season

11th September 2026
Pocket Choral

The Pocket Choral Society arrive in Catbrook from the elusive village of Pocket with a wonderfully…

Openings

Season

11th September 2026
Jules Hudson smiles at camera

An intimate evening in conversation with beloved countryside broadcaster Jules Hudson.

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Archery

Experience the sights and sounds of medieval life as historical re-enactment group Bowlore takes…

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026
The History of Rock

Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage!

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Cae Deini

Cae Deini

Llwyn Celyn

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

Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

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

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

River's Edge Pitch

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

The Bell at Skenfrith

The Bell is a beautifully restored,17th century former coaching inn which still retains much of its…

Rockfield Coach House

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

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

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

Llancayo Windmill

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

Llanthony Priory

Stay at the stunning Llanthony Priory, deep in the Black Mountains. 

Smithy's Bunkhouse

Smithy's Bunkhouse is situated on a working hill farm in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon…

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory stands in an acre of mature gardens, in the unspoilt rural village of…

Church Farm Guest House

A spacious and homely 16thC former farmhouse (grade II listed) with oak beams and inglenook…

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Hardwick Farm

Hardwick Farm is a comfortable B&B on a working dairy farm in a great, convenient rural location…

Hen Ty Pantygelli

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

Kymin Round House - Exterior - Mike Henton - February 2023

The Kymin Round House is a little castle for two, with views over Monmouth and far into Wales

Restaurant 1861

Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

Beacon Park Cottages

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

The Three Salmons

The Three Salmons Hotel is perfect for your stay, whether you are enjoying the Usk Valley Walk or…

Anne's Retreat

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

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

Self catered single storey holiday rental perched above the River Wye within walking distance of…

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…

Wood Cottage

Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

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