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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.

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    Cute Farm Experience

    Private Tailor Made Farm Experiences in Monmouthshire with friendly, cute animals! Private…

    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…

    Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

    Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

    Monmouth Priory

    The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings…

    Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

    Welcome to Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Our wines have achieved Quality Status from the European Wine…

    Magor Church

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

    St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

    Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of…

    Hen Gwrt Moated Site

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

    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…

    Birch Tree Well

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

    Three Pools

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

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Growing in the Border

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

    Keeper's Pond

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

    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.

    Monmouth Castle

    Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

    Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

    One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the…

    Prisk Wood, Spring walk (Hamish Blair) (4)

    Prisk Wood is a six hectare ancient woodland high up in the Wye Valley.

    Goytre Wharf

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

    The Dell Vineyard 2

    The Dell Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard near Raglan selling award-winning wine.

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

    Old Station Tintern sign

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

    Cornwall House

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

    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
    The Green

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

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    11th June 2026
    Picture of band on stage

    The Hadron Colliders charity concert will take place at the Kings Arms Hotel in Abergavenny

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    12th 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
    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    13th 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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    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
    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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    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    View over South Gardens, Veddw

    Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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    21st June 2026

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    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

    26th June 2026

    Spatula Making Evening

    9th July 2026

    Coffee Table / Small bench

    11th July 2026-12th July 2026

    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
    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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    25th June 2026

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    Accommodation Highlights

    Ty'r Pwll

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

    Vauxhall Cottage

    Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

    The Bell at Skenfrith

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

    The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

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

    Coach & Horses Caerwent

    The Coach and Horses Inn is a 17th century Inn located in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

    The Sloop Inn

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

    Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

    Bridge Inn Llanfoist

    The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the…

    Glen View Holiday Lodge

    Barn conversion offering ground floor accommodation for 5/6 people in 2 double bedrooms with…

    Hardwick Farm

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

    Werngochlyn

    Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

    The Angel Hotel

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

    Old Schoolhouse

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

    The Lychgate

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

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Monmouth Premier Inn

    Budget Hotel in Monmouth

    Harvest Home Countryside

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

    Green Dyffryn Barn

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

    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…

    Maes Y Berllan

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

    Church Farm Guest House

    A spacious and homely 16thC former farmhouse (grade II listed) with oak beams and inglenook…

    Beaufort Cottage Tintern

    Beaufort Cottage is on a particularly special site, with an amazing close-up view from its bedroom…

    The Three Salmons

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

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