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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

    Pentwyn Farm

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

    Silver Circle Distillery Building

    Silver Circle Distillery is a microdistillery in the beautiful Wye Valley near Monmouth, creating…

    Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

    The Chapel & Kitchen

    We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets. Nourish and delight the…

    Nant Y Bedd Garden

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

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

    St. Issui Partrishow

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

    Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

    Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the…

    Usk Rural Life Museum

    An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

    Treowen Manor

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

    Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

    Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

    A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

    Old Station Tintern sign

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

    Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

    The Dell Vineyard 2

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

    View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

    Offering fantastic views over Wentwood and the Severn Estuary, the climb to Gray Hill is well worth…

    Melville Centre

    The Melville Centre for the Arts is a community venue with a focus on the performing Arts. The…

    bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

    Skenfrith Castle

    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.

    Raglan Castle

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

    Keeper's Pond

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

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

    Grosmont Castle

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

    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

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    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
    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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    19th 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
    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
    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
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

    A wine & cheese evening in collaboration with The Cheese Connection. 

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    20th June 2026
    View over South Gardens, Veddw

    Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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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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    Romeo and Juliet

    Enjoy live outdoor theatre at Caldicot Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of Romeo…

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    25th June 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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    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
    Abergavenny Market

    Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month from 9-12pm. This vibrant…

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    25th June 2026

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    Chepstow LGBTQIA+ Pride with colourful streamers

    PRIDE COMES TO CHEPSTOW THIS 26th - 28th June 2026

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    26th June 2026-28th June 2026
    Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville

    Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in a gripping filmed stage adaptation of 'Les Liaisons…

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    26th June 2026
    image of happiness and love at Abergavenny Pride Parade 2024, bright colours, celebration, diversity

    Come celebrate with us Abergavenny Pride for our 5th annual FREE event. Family friendly, local…

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    27th June 2026
    Usk Open Gardens

    Usk Open Gardens is a celebration of flowers & gardening, with around 20 gardens open across Usk on…

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    27th June 2026-28th June 2026
    Re-enactors at Tintern Abbey

    Come and meet the Freemen of Gwent as they return victoriously from the Battle of Agincourt in…

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    27th June 2026

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    28th June 2026
    Tintern Fete 2026 The Wyeland Games sunday 27th June

    Join us for the 2025 Tintern Fete kicking off at midday with plenty of music, crafts,…

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    27th June 2026
    Ladies day  - women at race course event

    Ladies Day - The ultimate summer raceday returns to Chepstow Racecourse.

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    27th June 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    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…

    The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

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

    Franky's Hideout

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

    Orchard Wagon

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

    Wye Valley Hotel

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

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Birdsong Cottage

    Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

    Middle Ninfa

    Are you a family or activity group looking for a friendly/comfortable/quiet Bunkhouse/Cottage for…

    The Greyhound

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

    Penhein Glamping

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

    Highlands Cottage

    Charming converted stone stables. Set in an orchard, with stunning views. Close to the River…

    Mistletoe Cottage

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

    The Riverside Hotel

    In the heart of the Wye Valley, The Riverside Hotel is a family run business, situated by the new…

    The Brambles

    Self catering in Monmouth.

    Rockfield Glamping

    Rockfield Glamping's peaceful site is the perfect choice for anyone looking to relax in the Welsh…

    Old Schoolhouse

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

    Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

    Two traditional welsh stone self-catering holiday cottages just 3 miles from Abergavenny with…

    Pont Kemys

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

    Restaurant 1861

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

    Hidden Valley Yurts

    Pack your bags, gather your family and friends and come glamping on a yurt holiday at Hidden Valley…

    New Court Inn

    After purchasing The New Court Inn in November 2012,the owners have lovingly restored the inn back…

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

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