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Things To Do Highlights

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth…

Growing in the Border

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

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

Chepstow Park Wood is an old medieval hunting park, created by the Norman lords of Chepstow Castle.

Keeper's Pond

The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du,…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

Wye Valley Arts Centre

The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring…

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…

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

High Glanau

High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

couple enjoy walking through  Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands with bluebells

Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

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.

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

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…

Tintern Abbey

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

Blake Theatre

Not only do we aim to provide an interesting range of shows and a film club, we are also available…

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

Cornwall House

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

flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

St. Issui Partrishow

St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.

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
sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

Openings

Season

24th July 2026-31st August 2026
flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

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Season

25th July 2026-29th August 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

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12th August 2026

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19th August 2026

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26th August 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our children's fun activities every…

Openings

Garden Party Craft Session

12th August 2026

Under the Sea Craft Session

19th August 2026

Bug Hunt Adventure

26th August 2026
Castell Roc

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

Openings

Season

13th August 2026-16th August 2026

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20th August 2026-23rd August 2026

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27th August 2026-31st August 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.

Openings

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
Dell Vineyard

Enjoy a guided tour of The Dell Vineyard from the owners themselves, followed by a guided tasting…

Openings

Season

15th August 2026-16th August 2026

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Event banner  -Hive Mind Mead  7Brew, Retro Console Day - Hive Mind Taproom - Saturday 15th August

Join us for a day of retro console gaming brought to you by the Gloucestershire Geek Society!

Openings

Season

15th August 2026
boy waves rainbow flag at cladicot castle

Caldicot Pride returns bringing the community together for a day of inclusivity, entertainment and…

Openings

Season

15th August 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

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
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

Openings

Season

16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
NGS logo

Neuadd Stone Barn is part of a recently established flower farm on a working farm. 

Openings

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16th August 2026
FREE MUSIC
Every Sunday in Summer 2.30 – 5PM
CHEPSTOW SUMMER MUSIC 2026
Bands on the Bandstand

Bands on the Bandstand

Openings

Season

16th August 2026

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23rd August 2026

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30th August 2026
scurry

Monmouthshire Show is a much-loved, one day, agricultural Show.

Openings

Season

16th August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Meet a servant of the castle and find out more about everyday life.

Openings

Season

18th August 2026
Image Credit: Nici Eberl

Once a tiny folk event attended by just a few hundred people, Green Man has grown to be one of the…

Openings

Season

20th August 2026-23rd August 2026
White Castle Vineyard view of vines

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

Openings

Live Fire Kitchen

20th August 2026

Tapas Evening

17th September 2026
Llanthony Priory

The Monk, Minstrel and Wise Women. Step back in time and meet our Medieval characters.

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026

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23rd August 2026
Fletcher

Mercenary archers are encamped at Tintern Abbey with their families! Why are they here? How do they…

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
999 Poster

Our fantastic 999 Emergency Services Day is back! This event is always popular, meet and greet…

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026
Animated Skull and crossbones with Hat OUTDOOR THEATRE! Pirates of Penzance

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer. Bring a picnic and a…

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026
April House

April House garden has been developed over 5 years and offers fantastic views over Wentwood Forest…

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Learn all about how to set type and print the old fashioned way with printer Francesca Kay.

Openings

Season

25th August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Three Salmons

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

The Three Tuns

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

PODS EXTERIOR

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

apple tree cabin

The Secret Walled Garden is based within the beautiful countryside in Monmouth, The Wye Valley,…

Glentrothy Old Stable

Glentrothy Old Stables Cottage is situated in a very peaceful position on the lovely Glentrothy…

Parva Farmhouse

Old stone 17th C. farmhouse offering superb views of the River Wye and Valley. Cosy, informal…

Outside

Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

Kymin Stables - Outdoor seating - Mike Henton - February 2023 (41)

The Kymin Stables are converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Green Dyffryn Barn

Enjoying a quietly secluded rural location and stunning panoramic views over the Vale of Usk to the…

The Coach House

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

Incline Cottage

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

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

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

Night Sky

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

Dorlands Exterior

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

Dry Dock Cottage

Dry Dock Cottage is a relaxing stay on the banks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with a…

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Cosy studio cottages based on our Vineyard. Single storey open plan living with a double bedroom…

Mistletoe Cottage

Mistletoe Cottage is set in a large barn conversion which also hosts an art gallery and café. The…

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 Lychgate

Nestled between the wooded country park of Caldicot Castle and the historic Norman Church of St…

Three Castles Caravan Park

Small, high quality, touring caravan park for adults only, located in a beautiful part of rural…

Hidden Valley Yurts

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

Rockfield Glamping

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

The Old Rectory

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

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