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Things To Do Highlights

Growing in the Border

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

Tintern Abbey

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

Brockwells Meadows nature reserve

Brockwells Meadows is a beautiful 5-hectare spot in the south of Monmouthshire which springs to…

Chepstow Museum

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

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

Discover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth,…

Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son…

Old Station Tintern sign

The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

Monmouth Methodist Church

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

The Chapel & Kitchen

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

Nant Y Bedd Garden

Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

White Castle

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially…

Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

Rogiet Countryside Park

A free entry countryside park on the Gwent Levels, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Service.

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

raglan farm park showing fields in monmouthshire outside raglan, green and open spaces

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

New Grove View (Roger James)

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

St Michael & All Saints Church

Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet…

Goodrich castle

Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

Usk Castle

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

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

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
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

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4th July 2026-12th July 2026
chepstow

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

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8th July 2026

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6th August 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…

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8th July 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

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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…

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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…

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10th July 2026-11th 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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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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4th September 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…

Openings

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11th July 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

Openings

Season

12th 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
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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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026

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11th October 2026

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8th November 2026

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13th December 2026
Big Love Festival

Big Love is the small festival with a BIG heart! Completely independent and home grown in the most…

Openings

Season

16th July 2026-19th July 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor Resort dance classes shows strictly come dancing professionals Aljaz , Janette  Amy Do

If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break

Openings

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17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Dubs at the Castle

Dubs at the Castle is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts. This…

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Lord Chamberlain Othello

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Tintern Abbey for a live production of Othello.

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
The Talking Pictures Festival of Film and TV

Kiki Dee heads a star-studded bill as Talking Pictures TV returns to the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth…

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18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Brother Thomas

Step back in time with Brother Thomas and learn what life was like as a monk in Tintern Abbey. Our…

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18th July 2026

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25th July 2026

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1st August 2026

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19th September 2026

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17th October 2026

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29th December 2026

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30th December 2026
Animated historical cartoon characters -

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer!

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Silver Circle Gourmet Gatherings

In partnership with Silver Circle Distillery, join Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings on a wild…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Goose & Cuckoo

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

Llanthony Priory

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

The Riverside Hotel

In the heart of the Wye Valley, The Riverside Hotel is a family run business, situated by the new…

The Guest House

A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny’s Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny, the…

Lamb and Flag

Enjoy great food and accommodation against the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons National Park

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

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

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

The Greyhound

The Greyhound is a traditional country inn, situated within the beautiful Vale of Usk, offering the…

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

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

Ty Gardd

Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

The King's Head Monmouth

This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

The Kings Arms is a late 16th Century coaching inn, giving a fine example of what much of…

Cwrt Bleddyn

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

The Whitebrook

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

View from Caer Llan

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

Trevyr Barn

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

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

Cromwell's Hideaway

Hi we are Karen and Dave and we would like to welcome you to Cromwell’s Hideaway, it is our piece…

Vauxhall Cottage

Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

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…

The Coach House

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

Upper Bettws Cottages

The Upper Bettws Cottages (Hafod & Cuddfan) are high in the Black Mountains of the Bannau…

Pont Kemys

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

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