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Things To Do Highlights

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. Mary's Chepstow

St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is…

Keeper's Pond

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

Goytre Wharf

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

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

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

Monmouth Methodist Church

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

Caldicot Castle

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

Frogmore Street Gallery

The Gallery is run by members of the Black Mountain Circle, who draw inspiration from the location…

Clydach Ironworks

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a…

Llanthony Priory

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

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

St Peter's Church

St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

White Castle

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

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of 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…

Veddw by Callum Baker

Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than…

Borough Theatre

The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of…

Three Pools

Three Pools is a farm and event space looking to demonstrate regenerative farming and permaculture…

Woodhaven

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

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest…

Black Rock Fishermen

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

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

Our Tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience first hand an award winning Welsh Vineyard.

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4th July 2025-31st August 2025
Forest and rivers art trail

Five artists with a variety of work including oil painting, Lino prints, fused glass, textiles &…

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5th July 2025-13th July 2025
the quartet

An evening of Parisian-flavoured music at St Nicholas Church, Grosmont, with quartet Swing from…

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9th July 2025
Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Enjoy the artwork and plant life at the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, a 3 acre garden set on the…

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9th July 2025-13th July 2025

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16th July 2025-20th July 2025

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23rd July 2025-27th July 2025

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30th July 2025-3rd August 2025

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6th August 2025-10th August 2025

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13th August 2025-17th August 2025

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20th August 2025-24th August 2025

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27th August 2025-31st August 2025

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3rd September 2025-7th September 2025

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10th September 2025-14th September 2025
Folk on the lawn

Folk/roots event taking place at Abbey Mill, Tintern, South Wales.

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10th July 2025-13th July 2025
Swimming

Free swim sessions for Age 7 - 14 at Llandegfedd Lake

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11th July 2025-13th July 2025

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25th July 2025
Garden Tours with Sue

Enjoy a tour of the award winning Nant-y-Bedd Garden with the creator Sue. Hear all about how the…

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11th July 2025

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18th July 2025

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25th July 2025

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8th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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29th August 2025
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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Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

11th July 2025-13th July 2025

Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

18th July 2025-20th July 2025

Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

25th July 2025-27th July 2025
Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your bravest bears to Usk Castle for a special Teddy Bear Picnic and Parachute Jump.

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11th July 2025
Abergavenny Craft Fayre

Abergavenny Craft Fayre is on the second Saturday of every month. There's always loads of hand…

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12th July 2025

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9th August 2025

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13th September 2025

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11th October 2025

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11th October 2025
Nant Y Bedd Garden

Join Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods for a foraging tour of Nant-y-Bedd Gardens in the Black…

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12th July 2025

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16th August 2025

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20th September 2025
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Usk Summertime Concert

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12th July 2025
Falcon

Experience birds of prey close up at Tintern Abbey. Learn the history of hawking, and watch them…

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12th July 2025-13th July 2025

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27th September 2025-28th September 2025
Doctor

Come along and meet Chepstow Castle’s medieval doctor - who will be curing all for the day!

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12th July 2025-13th July 2025
Dell Vineyard

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

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12th July 2025

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19th July 2025

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26th July 2025

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9th August 2025

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16th August 2025

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30th August 2025
Highfields Farm

Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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13th July 2025

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10th August 2025

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14th September 2025
The Katona twins

Spanish Night with the Kantona twins: the Flamenco influence

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13th July 2025
The Katona Twins

An evening of guitar music with a Flamenco flavour from an internationally celebrated guitar duo

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13th July 2025
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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13th July 2025
Scene shows a samba band dancing under a beautiful blue sky (without a cloud in it!)

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

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17th July 2025-20th July 2025
Dubs at the Castle

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

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18th July 2025-20th July 2025
Skenfrith Castle

A 5.5 mile (9km) walk in the picturesque Monnow Valley.

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19th July 2025
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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19th July 2025

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2nd August 2025

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20th September 2025

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18th October 2025

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27th December 2025-28th December 2025
Falcon

Get up close and personal with a variety of birds of prey this weekend at Chepstow Castle!

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19th July 2025-20th July 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Dolly's Barn at Christmas

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

Llanthony Court Castaway

Two old railway wagons have been transported to a remote spot on a family farm, and transformed…

Old Schoolhouse

Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

Beech Cottage

Beech Cottage is a bright, one bedroom self catering cottage, boasting floor to ceiling oak framed…

The Riverside Hotel

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

View from The Punch House

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

The Willows Double Bedroom

The Willows is a quiet country house tucked away at the end of a small private hamlet, situated…

Birdsong Cottage

Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

Rockfield Coach House

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

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

The Angel Hotel

Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

Bridge caravan Site

Riverside park with high standard of ground and facility maintenance. Ideal for touring Wye Valley,…

The Lodge

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

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…

Dry Dock Cottage

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

Black Lion Guest House

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

Abergavenny Premier Inn

Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

Pen Y Dre Farm

Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

Abergavenny Hotel

Set close to the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, The Abergavenny Hotel offers 4…

The Sloop Inn

We have four comfortable guest rooms which have all recently been decorated and offer brand new…

Top Barn

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

The Piggery

Stay on Kate Humble’s farm: wake up to the sounds of animals and discover what goes on behind the…

Hardwick Farm

Set in the beautiful and tranquil Usk valley and with panoramic views of the Black mountains, we…

The Granary

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

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