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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

    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…

    Woodhaven

    A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an…

    Bigsweir Bridge

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

    Magor Procurator's House

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

    @em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

    Black Rock Fishermen

    The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy…

    Skenfrith Castle

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

    Tintern Wireworks Bridge

    Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible…

    Chepstow Castle

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

    Cornwall House

    Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style,…

    Chepstow Museum

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

    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

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

    Birch Tree Well

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

    Goytre Wharf

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

    Hive Mind

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

    Grosmont Castle

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

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Tintern Abbey

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

    Monmouth Methodist Church

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

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

    St. David's Church

    St. David's Church is found in the beautiful village of Llandewi Skirrid, nestled in the foothills…

    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…

    Llangeview (c) Friends of Friendless Churches (2) Resized

    Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a…

    St James' Llangua Exterior. Andy Marshall / Friends of Friendless Churches

    Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont

    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
    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
    gwent wildlife trust meadow in monmouthshire / gwent showing flowers and butterflys

    Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to celebrate this magnificent reserve with a picnic in the meadow: learn…

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    9th June 2026
    small hand microscope looks at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    Following on from Gwent Wildlife Trust beginner’s course on Wednesday, 3rd June, Andy Karran will…

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    9th June 2026
    The Green

    Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

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    11th June 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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    Voices Rising concert poster st mary's priory church monmouth, concert

    Hosted by Sing out Strong, the concert features two Herefordshire choirs;

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    13th June 2026
    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

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    Visitor enjoying the Monmouth Bee Festival

    Join Bees for Development on Saturday 13 June for the annual Monmouth Bee Festival 2026, a vibrant…

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    13th June 2026
    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
    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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    14th June 2026

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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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    14th June 2026

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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
    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
    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
    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
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

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

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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
    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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    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

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    Spatula Making Evening

    9th July 2026

    Coffee Table / Small bench

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    Stool Making (2 days)

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    Build your Own Shavehorse

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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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    Accommodation Highlights

    Maes Y Berllan

    Converted barn from 18thC on a working farm. Situated in the Usk Valley. We have our own stretch of…

    Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

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

    Pwll Du Adventure Centre

    The recently renovated accommodation at the Centre has been designed to cater for large groups or…

    Aqueduct Cottage

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

    The Guest House

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

    Trevyr Barn

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

    River's Edge Pitch

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

    Alfred Russell Wallace

    The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk

    Dolly's Barn at Christmas

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

    PODS EXTERIOR

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

    The Three Tuns

    The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

    The Ferns

    'The Ferns' B&B is situated in the pretty village of Llandenny set in the heart of the beautiful…

    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…

    The Wain House Bunkbarn

    Group accommodation in the Barn, The Wain House.This old stone barn used to house the market cart…

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

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

    The Granary

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

    Road House Narrowboats

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

    High View Barn

    Brand new conversion of 300 year old barn.The perfect romantic getaway for a couple (or couple 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

    Flagstone Open Fire

    Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

    Llanbrook cottage exterior

    Self catering in Abergavenny

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

    Restaurant 1861

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

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