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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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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

    Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

    The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

    springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

    Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

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

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

    National Trust - Path through Coed-y-Bwnydd bluebells

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

    Skenfrith Castle

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

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

    Abbey Mill

    Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill…

    Monmouth St Marys

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

    Beacon Hill Bluebells

    Beacon Hill is a peaceful woodland on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape, with stunning…

    Virtuous Well

    A medieval well famous for its cures.

    The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

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

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

    Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

    This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest…

    Borough Theatre

    The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of…

    Monmouth Leisure Centre

    Climb to new heights with Monmouth Premier Play Centre, featuring an exciting 3 storey, action pack…

    St. Bridget's Church, Skenfrith

    St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through…

    Tintern Wireworks Bridge

    Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible…

    Treowen Manor

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

    Three Pools

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

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

    The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served…

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

    Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

    Monnow Bridge

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

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Whitestone Picnic Site

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    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.

    Openings

    Season

    24th April 2026-18th September 2026
    High Glanau

    Important Arts and Crafts garden open for charity.

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    26th April 2026
    Crafty Pickle

    Discover how to make your very own krauts and kimchi, giving you the confidence and knowledge you…

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    26th April 2026
    show

    Come and see an array of classic cars on show at Chepstow Racecourse.

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    26th April 2026
    Caldicot Castle

    ​​​​​​​Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered…

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    29th April 2026

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    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk…

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    30th April 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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    30th April 2026

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    28th May 2026

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    25th June 2026

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    27th August 2026

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    29th October 2026

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    17th December 2026
    Autumn dovecote

    Open Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.

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    1st May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

    Our Tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience first hand an award winning Welsh Vineyard.

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    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Chris Gardner

    Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle.

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    1st May 2026

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    7th November 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

    Openings

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    2 May
12-6pm
The Mex.co
The DeriHeirs Live Music 2pm

    Visit The Dell Vineyard on the first Saturday of every month for a vineyard pop up with fantastic…

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    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

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    2nd May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

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    3rd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

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    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

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    4th May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

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    4th May 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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    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

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    8th May 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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    9th May 2026

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    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

    Rockfield Glamping

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

    Alfred Russell Wallace

    The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk

    Llancayo Windmill

    Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated…

    Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    The Whitebrook

    Stay at the award winning Whitebrook Restaurant with Rooms, set in the beautiful Wye Valley, 5…

    Outside

    Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

    St Pierre Exterior

    Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club is built around a beautiful 14thC manor house & is…

    Mayhill Hotel

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

    Blossom Touring Park

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

    Red Sky at Night Campsite

    Red Sky at Night Campsite is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life…

    Beaufort Cottage Tintern

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

    Usk Castle Knights

    You can’t get any closer to history – this imaginative glamping is in the grounds of Usk Castle.

    Swallows Nest Front

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

    Whitehill Farm

    Breakfast in two rooms with private facilities on a working farm in South Wales (near Monmouth).…

    Tintern Abbey Cottage has a fabulous location opposite the Abbey in the stunning Wye Valley

    Opposite Tintern Abbey. Award winning 5 star. Sleeps 6 (3 superking/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)…

    Bar

    16C inn in the heart of Chepstow. Excellent food (AA rosette) both restaurant and bar meals,…

    The Three Tuns

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

    Back of house

    Old Hendre is a working farm with high quality accommodation for active people. The modern…

    Torlands

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

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

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

    Goose & Cuckoo

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

    Days Inn Magor

    Situated within easy reach of the M4. Gateway to Wales, Less than a Mile from Magor, 10 minutes…

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