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Things To Do Highlights

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…

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

Margaret's Wood is a beautifully mature 2 hectare woodland in the Whitebrook Valley.

Wentwood Forest

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

Nant Y Bedd Garden

Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

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.

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

Magor Marsh

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

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and…

Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

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

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

St Cadoc's Penrhos

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

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

Black Rock Fishermen

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

Llangwm Uchaf (c) Alex Ramsey (4) Resized

St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and…

raglan farm park showing fields in monmouthshire outside raglan, green and open spaces

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

Stunning landscape

The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside.…

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.

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

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

St Peter's Church Dixton

St. Peter's Church in Dixton, on the outskirts of Monmouth along the River Wye.

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

[Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

Clydach Ironworks

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

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…

Openings

Season

24th May 2026-13th September 2026
FREE MUSIC
Every Sunday in Summer 2.30 – 5PM
CHEPSTOW SUMMER MUSIC 2026
Bands on the Bandstand

Bands on the Bandstand

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31st May 2026-30th August 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
ART TRAIL
4–12 July 2026
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire. 

55 studios free to visit – each open every day from 10–3 at least

ART TRAIL - 55 studios free to visit, each open every day from 10–3 at least

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-12th July 2026
Folk on the lawn abbey mill, tintern 9th -12th July 2026

Four days of music, spoken word, interviews, discussion panels and art on the banks of the Wye in…

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9th July 2026-12th July 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

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
Highfields Farm

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

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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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12th July 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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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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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
Big Love Festival

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

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16th July 2026-19th July 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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17th July 2026

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24th July 2026

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31st July 2026

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7th August 2026

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor Resort dance classes shows strictly come dancing professionals Aljaz , Janette  Amy Do

If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-19th July 2026
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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Season

17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Lord Chamberlain Othello

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Tintern Abbey for a live production of Othello.

Openings

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18th July 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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18th July 2026

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25th July 2026

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1st August 2026

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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
Animated historical cartoon characters -

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer!

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
The Talking Pictures Festival of Film and TV

Kiki Dee heads a star-studded bill as Talking Pictures TV returns to the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Discover the ancient tradition of falconry at Chepstow Castle

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Silver Circle Gourmet Gatherings

In partnership with Silver Circle Distillery, join Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings on a wild…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
She'Koyokh

She'Koyokh (Yiddish word meaning "nice one") are a seven piece, virtuosic, prize-winning band…

Openings

Season

19th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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19th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music

Wye Valley Chamber Music’s Summer Residency will be welcoming young ensembles for a week of chamber…

Openings

Season

20th July 2026-26th July 2026
Chepstow Castle

Come and be entertained by our resident knight, and get a close-up look at medieval weaponry! 

Openings

Season

21st July 2026
White Castle Vineyard view of vines

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

Openings

Live Fire Kitchen

23rd July 2026

Live Fire Kitchen

20th August 2026

Tapas Evening

17th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Two Rivers Chepstow

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

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Parva Farmhouse

Old stone 17th C. farmhouse offering superb views of the River Wye and Valley. Cosy, informal…

Smithy's Bunkhouse

Smithy's Bunkhouse is situated on a working hill farm in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon…

Raglan Lodge

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

Night Sky

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

The Walnut Tree

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

Blossom Touring Park

Blossom Holiday Park is an exciting new development set in a south facing pear and plum orchard…

Llwyn Celyn

At the southern end of the beautiful Llanthony Valley in the Black Mountains stands Llwyn Celyn, an…

Black Lion Guest House

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

Hunters Moon Inn

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

Long Barn - View from Patio

Long Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn above the Wye Valley, Monmouth with great views…

The Chickenshed

Great architecture, clean design and fine views over the Monmouthshire countryside combine in a…

Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

Inglewood House

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

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Cosy studio cottages based on our Vineyard. Single storey open plan living with a double bedroom…

Dorlands Exterior

2 lovely properties and a luxury shepherds hut with stunning views available to rent individually…

Buckholt Farm

Buckholt House Farm Glamping site near Monmouth is nestled in glorious countryside with stunning…

Road House Narrowboats

Come and experience the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal on one of our five narrowboats. …

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

Franky's Hideout

Welcome to Franky's Hideout This beautiful shepherds hut has everything you could wish for!

Loveseen photography captured wedding couple by swimming pool at Caer Llan in Monmouthshire

Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

Penhein Glamping

Welcome to Penhein – a multi award winning, family-run farm and glampsite in beautiful South Wales.

The Lodge

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

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