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Things To Do Highlights

Birch Tree Well

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

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Monmouth St Marys

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for…

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…

Magor Marsh

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

Abergavenny Castle

Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

Monmouth Priory

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

Highfields Farm Garden with rich planting and beautiful design with house in view

This is a garden defined by its plants. There are over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely…

Pentwyn Farm

Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of…

Bigsweir Bridge

Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England…

Raglan Castle

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

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

Goytre Wharf

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

Penallt Church

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

Linda Vista Gardens

Linda Vista Gardens is a small public park next to Castle Meadows, with easy access to Abergavenny…

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

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

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

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great…

Blake Theatre

Not only do we aim to provide an interesting range of shows and a film club, we are also available…

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest…

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

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
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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Season

11th September 2026
Pocket Choral

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

Openings

Season

11th September 2026
Seaside Cottage in watercolour

Seaside Cottage in watercolour & ink with tutor Gary Yeung

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Season

12th 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
St Teilos Churchyard

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

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Season

12th 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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Season

12th September 2026-13th 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…

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026
Jules Hudson smiles at camera

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

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Usk Show

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

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
The History of Rock

Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage!

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Llanthony Priory

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

Openings

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12th September 2026

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13th 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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Season

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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Season

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…

Openings

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…

Openings

Season

18th September 2026
Autumn Landscape in watercolour

Autumn Landscapes - Watercolour Workshop with Jonathan Newey

Openings

Season

19th September 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
Back to Nature Fest

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

Openings

Season

19th September 2026
ARW Trail

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

Openings

Season

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
Vita String Quartet

Concert Programme: Haydn. Emperor Quartet Amy Beach. Quartet Florence Price. String Quartet No.…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Two Rivers Chepstow

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

Mayhill Hotel

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

Swallows Nest Front

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

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

Cae Deini

Cae Deini

View from The Punch House

The Punch House on Agincourt Square in the centre of the historic border town of Monmouth in South…

Garn-Y-Skirrid

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

The Stable Triley Court

Triley Court Cottages is made up of two newly renovated stables, Golwg Y Mynydd and The Stable. 

Restaurant 1861

Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

Beacon Park Cottages

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

Yew Tree Barn Exterior

Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

Penylan Farm

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

Croeso/ Welcome

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of Old Rectory Barn. All bedrooms are en suite. Follow local…

Franky's Hideout

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

Abergavenny Hotel

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

Llwyn Celyn

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

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

The Greyhound

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

Anne's Retreat

Complete seclusion & unparalleled luxury in a charming shepherd's hut. Anne’s Retreat is truly…

Torlands

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Stone Rock Lodge

Stone Rock Lodge is a bed & breakfast just a short walk from the historic Chepstow Castle and…

Goose & Cuckoo

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

Raglan Lodge

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

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