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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

    Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

    Birch Tree Well

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

    Whitestone Picnic Site

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

    Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

    St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

    High Glanau

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

    @em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

    Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

    Brockwells Meadows nature reserve

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

    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.

    Magor Marsh

    Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting…

    Captivate Gallery

    Visit Captivate Gallery at 11 St Mary’s Street—stop by to say hello, enjoy local art, and mingle in…

    New Grove View (Roger James)

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

    Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

    Frogmore Street Gallery

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

    @shirls_lawton Punchbowl

    The Punchbowl is a beautiful nature spot on the eastern flank of the Blorenge mountain, overlooking…

    Apple County Cider Orchard

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

    Raglan Castle

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

    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…

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

    The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

    View from a Distance 1

    Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. …

    Treowen Manor

    A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

    Abbey Tintern Furnace contains the excavated and part restored remains of a 17th century ironworks,…

    Magor Church

    Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.

    Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

    Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of…

    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
    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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    5th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Frosty Llwyn Celyn

    The Landmark Trust are opening historic Grade-I listed house, Llwyn Celyn in the Black Mountains…

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026

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    19th September 2026-20th September 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Rockfield Park

    Rockfield Park is a riverside garden with meadows and an orchard, and complimented by many nearby…

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    7th June 2026
    Trellech Tump

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a 5.5 mile…

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    7th June 2026
    Journey of the Shapeshifter - performing artists swing on a rope

    A circus and theatre show with live folk music, performed in Welsh, for families and audiences of…

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    7th June 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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    12th June 2026

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    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

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    13th June 2026-14th June 2026

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    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    13th June 2026

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    13th June 2026
    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
    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    13th 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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    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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    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
    White Castle

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a delightful 5…

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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
    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

    Accommodation Highlights

    The Three Salmons

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

    Raglan Lodge

    Conveniently situated on the north-bound side of A40 in Monmouth; the historic county town of…

    Hunters Moon Inn

    Welcoming 13th century inn nestling in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside on Offa's Dyke…

    Tŷ Magor

    With comfortable rooms and easy check-in, good WiFi, and great coffee, Tŷ Magor has just what you…

    Harvest Home Countryside

    Welcome to Harvest Home 2020 bespoke Shepherd Lodges, situated around a large natural wildlife…

    The Hafod

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

    The Greyhound

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

    broadley cottages

    Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This area is fantastic for walking, pony trekking and…

    Welsh Gatehouse

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

    Ty'r Pwll

    Ty’r Pwll is a very old and cosy cottage in a rural community with two bedrooms, ideal for two…

    Pont Kemys

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

    Cobblers Cottage

    Cobbler's Cottage, a former cobbler's dwelling in a peaceful hamlet near Abergavenny in the Welsh…

    Cwrt Bleddyn

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

    Wharfinger's Cottage

    Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

    Old Schoolhouse

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

    Cefn Tilla Court

    Stay on the grounds of a beautiful 17th century country house in the heart of Monmouthshire. Five…

    The Bell at Skenfrith

    The Bell is a beautifully restored,17th century former coaching inn which still retains much of its…

    The Walnut Tree

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

    Goose & Cuckoo

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

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

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

    Glen Yr Afon

    On the edge of this delightful old market town, Glen Yr Afon, a unique Victorian villa, offers all…

    Rockfield Coach House

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

    Our three cottages are nestled around Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near…

    Penylan Farm

    Situated in the heart of Monmouthshire on a working farm which was originally part of the Rolls…

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