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Things To Do Highlights

Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

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

Old Station Tintern sign

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

St James' Llangua Exterior. Andy Marshall / Friends of Friendless Churches

Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

Caerwent Roman Town

An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.

Monmouth Priory

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

The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

Also known as the 'Peaky Stone', The Lonely Shepherd is a standing stone in the north-west of…

Kingstone Brewery

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

Tintern Abbey

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

Grosmont Castle

Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It…

Three Pools

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

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

St Cadoc's Penrhos

St. Cadoc's Church in Penrhos is a Grade II* listed church near Raglan, Monmouthshire

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

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

St. Issui Partrishow

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

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

Llanover Garden

A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the…

Captivate Gallery

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

Amazing Alpacas

Amazing Alpacas is a farm specialising in breeding these beautiful and enchanting South American…

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

Gallery at Home

Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

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
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

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Coffee Table / Small Bench

9th September 2026-10th September 2026
Masters of Deception people look at camera bright lights and theatre

The Ultimate Magic & Illusion Show for all Ages

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11th September 2026
Pocket Choral

The Pocket Choral Society arrive in Catbrook from the elusive village of Pocket with a wonderfully…

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11th September 2026
Archery

Experience the sights and sounds of medieval life, as historical re-enactment group Bowlore takes…

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12th September 2026

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13th September 2026
Jules Hudson smiles at camera

An intimate evening in conversation with beloved countryside broadcaster Jules Hudson.

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12th September 2026
St Teilos Churchyard

Open day for St. Teilo's Church including tours of the bell tower, teddy bear parachute jumps,…

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12th September 2026
three alpacas in a pen with visitors; a little girl holds an owl on her arm.

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

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Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026
@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

Explore the ruins of St. Mary's Church in Tintern as part of Cadw's Open Doors Festival. This is a…

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12th September 2026-13th September 2026
Usk Show

The Usk Show is a family friendly event showcasing the best of rural life in Monmouthshire

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Season

12th September 2026
Llanthony Priory

Enjoy a free guided tour of Llanthony Priory and learn all about monastic life in medieval times.

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12th September 2026

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13th September 2026
The History of Rock

Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage!

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12th September 2026
St. David's Church

Explore the medieval church of St. David's as part of Cadw's Open Doors event.

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12th September 2026
Highfields Farm Garden with rich planting and beautiful design with house in view

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

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13th September 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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13th September 2026

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11th October 2026

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8th November 2026

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13th December 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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Tapas Evening

17th September 2026
David Olusoga: The Global History of the British Cup of Tea

In this brand-new talk, David Olusoga uses art and photography, history and humour to uncover the…

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18th September 2026
Back to Nature Fest

Immerse yourself in the natural farmland at Trellech Grange with Back to Nature, a natural…

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19th September 2026
ARW Trail

Usk Civic Society presents in conjunction with CADW’s Open Doors a Guided Walk of Alfred Russel…

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19th September 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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19th September 2026

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17th October 2026

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29th December 2026

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30th December 2026
Abergavenny Food Festival in abergavenny castle with crowds watching firepit display on sunny day looks fun

120+ producers, 80+ events, 16+ Live Music Acts. Cooking over Fire, Live Chef Demos, Talks &…

Openings

Season

19th September 2026-20th September 2026
A group of cyclists smile while waiting at the start line in chepstow

Take on Pedal Wye Valley and cycle through the stunning Wye Valley while raising vital funds for…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
Llanover Lake

Visit Llanover Garden for our annual Rare Plant Fair. Entry includes both access to the garden and…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

Openings

Season

20th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Orchard Wagon

Highlands Campsite is a perfect hideaway yet with stunning views across the valley. Peaceful…

Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

The Bell at Skenfrith

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

Beacon Park Cottages

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

The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

The Skirrid at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

River's Edge Pitch

Welcome to the River's Edge Holiday Park near Abergavenny on the edge of the Black Mountains.

Green Dyffryn Barn

The Hame is a spacious grade II listed holiday home, also ideally located in the heart of the…

Black Lion Guest House

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

PODS EXTERIOR

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

Wye Valley Hotel

The Wye Valley Hotel is a small, friendly, family-run country inn sited in Tintern – a charming…

The Angel Hotel

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

Larchfield Grange Exterior

Larchfield Grange is a luxury 4 bedroom house situated in the quaint market town of Abergavenny.

Pwll Du Adventure Centre

The recently renovated accommodation at the Centre has been designed to cater for large groups or…

Rockfield Coach House

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

The Three Tuns

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

Flagstone Open Fire

Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

Mistletoe Cottage

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

Top Barn

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

Newbridge on Usk

An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few…

The Granary

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

The Old Rectory

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

Harvest Home Shepherd Lodges made of wood looks like shepherds hut in field blue skys in monmouthshire near cardiff

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

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