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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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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

    Caldicot Castle

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

    Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

    A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

    Raglan Castle

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

    Kingstone Brewery

    At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern…

    Goytre Wharf

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

    Wentwood Forest

    Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

    Melville Centre

    The Melville Centre for the Arts is a community venue with a focus on the performing Arts. The…

    Three Pools

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

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

    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…

    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.

    Llanfoist Crossing

    The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron…

    Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

    Like something out of a fairy-tale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll…

    Virtuous Well

    A medieval well famous for its cures.

    Woodhaven

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

    Skenfrith Castle

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

    Abergavenny Community Orchard

    Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small…

    St Nicholas Church Trellech

    St Nicholas' Church in Trellech is an historic site in the heart of the Wye Valley between Monmouth…

    St. Issui Partrishow

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

    Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

    Discover the history of Sudbrook and the Severn Tunnel, Wales' crucial rail link with England.

    Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

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

    The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

    Keeper's Pond

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    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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    24th April 2026-18th September 2026
    Caldicot Castle

    ​​​​​​​Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered…

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    29th April 2026

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    inside Abergavenny Town hall during street food market, art hangs from roof and stalls full of food producers

    A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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    30th April 2026

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    25th June 2026

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    27th August 2026

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    17th December 2026
    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk…

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    30th April 2026
    Autumn dovecote

    Open Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.

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    1st May 2026
    Chris Gardner

    Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle.

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    1st May 2026

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    7th November 2026
    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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    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    The Dell Vineyard field of vines

    Visit The Dell Vineyard on the first Saturday of every month for a vineyard pop up with fantastic…

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    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

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    2nd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

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    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

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    3rd May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

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    4th May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

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    4th May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

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

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    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

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    8th May 2026
    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 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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    9th May 2026

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    A woman photographing a butterfly - a film flyer for Searching for Satyrus

    A woman's quest to reconnect with her late father through a rare butterfly becomes an unexpected…

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    9th May 2026
    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026
    charming willow obelisk made by hand in Catbrook Chepstow, placed in garden with mature trees

    Learn to make a willow obelisk suitable for your garden climbers like sweet peas and take it home!…

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    9th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Torlands

    Torlands is a spacious and sylishly refurbished modern property with glorious views over open…

    Maple Holiday Home

    Maple Holiday Home is a brand new, two double bedroom holiday home situated in a quiet suburb of…

    Welsh Gatehouse

    The Welsh Gatehouse is a luxury, award winning period property suitable for only two people. This…

    Llanthony Court Castaway

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

    The Old Rectory

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

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

    Castle Narrowboats

    For a break that offers real relaxation, try a narrow boat holiday on the Monmouthshire and Brecon…

    Goose & Cuckoo

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

    The Walnut Tree

    Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

    Two Rivers Chepstow

    The Two Rivers is a newly built 23 bedroom lodge style accommodation. Situated on the A48 within…

    Royal George Tintern

    The Royal George is an award winning hotel in the picturesque village of Tintern. This Wye Valley…

    Abergavenny Hotel

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

    Swallows Nest Front

    A self catering cottage just 2 miles from the centre of Abergavenny (the Gateway to Wales), an area…

    Pen Y Dre Farm

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

    Garn-Y-Skirrid

    Garn-y Skirrid Cabin is a wooden cabin for 1 or 2 people (two single beds that can be pulled…

    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…

    Tintern Abbey Cottage has a fabulous location opposite the Abbey in the stunning Wye Valley

    Opposite Tintern Abbey. Award winning 5 star. Sleeps 6 (3 superking/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)…

    Night Sky

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

    Llancayo Windmill

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

    The Hafod

    Llwyn-on Hafod is situated near Hay-on-Wye on a small Welsh farm-holding of 50 acres of pasture,…

    Incline Cottage

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

    Inglewood House

    Inglewood House is situated in Redbrook in the stunning Wye Valley on the England / Wales border.…

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