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  1. Winter in Monmouthshire
    Winter & Christmas in Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley & South-East Wales.
  2. Snowdrops
    Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments, snowdrops and artworks available to purchase.
    1. 30th Jan 20261st Feb 2026
    2. 6th Feb 20268th Feb 2026
    3. 13th Feb 202615th Feb 2026
  3. Honeyade from Hive Mind

    2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

Things To Do Highlights

High Glanau

High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

Old Station Tintern

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

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

Skenfrith Castle

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

Castle Meadows

In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside…

Monmouth St Marys

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

Linda Vista Gardens

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

Wye Valley Arts Centre

The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring…

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Caerwent Roman Town

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

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

Birch Tree Well

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

Keeper's Pond

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

Monmouth Castle

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

Monmouth Methodist Church

Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.

Goodrich castle

Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

Parva Vineyard

Leave the crowds behind & stroll amongst the vines admiring the views of Tintern & the picturesque…

Cute Farm Experience

Private Tailor Made Farm Experiences in Monmouthshire with friendly, cute animals! Private…

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…

Craft Renaissance Gallery

Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a…

Three Pools

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

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

Woodhaven

A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an…

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Ski bar at The Angel

Fondue Nights in The Ski Bar (Reservations Essential)

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2nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
Fondue

Don't miss out on lashings of cheese with our traditional Swiss fondue in the Après Ski Bar.

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2nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
Nutcrackers Poster

Nutcrackers is an utterly magical and playful take on the festive fairytale by E.T.A. Hoffmann -…

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18th December 2025-23rd December 2025
Cartoon Reindeer

Santa's reindeers are back at Chepstow Castle… and they're still not toilet trained!

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19th December 2025-23rd December 2025

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27th December 2025-31st December 2025
Bloody Mary

Join Silver Circle Distillery in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley for the Ultimate Bloody Mary…

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20th December 2025
walking

A 4 mile (6.5 km) walk through Cross Ash village before a steep climb onto the shoulder of the…

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20th December 2025
Arts & Crafts

Create something festive at Chepstow Castle to take home and hang on your Christmas tree!

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20th December 2025-21st December 2025
The Angel Hotel at Christmas

Horse-drawn sleigh rides in Abergavenny will be back at The Angel Hotel every Sunday before…

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21st December 2025
Festive Forages

Join me for a special Festive Forage on Christmas Eve or New Year's Day morning, and enjoy…

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24th December 2025

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31st December 2025
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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27th December 2025-28th December 2025
Coral Welsh Grand National

Don't miss out on this iconic racing fixture. Celebrate Welsh passion with the thrills of racing!

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27th December 2025
New Years Eve Ball

Join us for our Parisian themed New Years Eve Gala Ball

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31st December 2025
Catbrook New Year Celidh

Bring houseguests or the whole family to this lively evening of music and dancing! Caller and live…

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31st December 2025-1st January 2026
Walking in Monmouthshire

A 3 mile (5 km) walk through Ninewells Wood to Cleddon Falls with (hopefully!) fine views across…

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
Mari Lwyd

Come to Chepstow this January and enjoy one of the most interesting traditions in Wales, the annual…

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24th January 2026
Snowdrops

Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments,…

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30th January 2026-1st February 2026

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6th February 2026-8th February 2026

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13th February 2026-15th February 2026
Fermentation Workshop

Crafty Pickle have teamed up with the incredible Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings to bring you a…

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21st March 2026-22nd March 2026
Wild Garlic Shirenewton Woods

Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for 6 days of walking fun at the annual Chepstow Walking…

Openings

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7th April 2026-12th April 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor dance classes shows strictly  professionals Gorka Marquez Karen Hauer Anton du Beke Gi

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at the 5★ Celtic Manor Resort 2026 A luxury weekend of dancing,…

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17th April 2026-19th April 2026
The Green

Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

Openings

Season

11th June 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

Accommodation Highlights

Bridge caravan Site

Riverside park with high standard of ground and facility maintenance. Ideal for touring Wye Valley,…

Black Lion Guest House

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

The Sloop Inn

We have four comfortable guest rooms which have all recently been decorated and offer brand new…

apple tree cabin

The Secret Walled Garden is based within the beautiful countryside in Monmouth, The Wye Valley,…

Pont Kemys

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

The Bell at Skenfrith

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

Mayhill Hotel

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

River's Edge Pitch

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

Trevyr Barn

Trevyr Barn offers 5 star luxury holiday accommodation for 6-7 in a recently converted stone barn…

The Walnut Tree

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

Vauxhall Cottage

Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

The Lodge

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

Glen Yr Afon

On the edge of this delightful old market town, Glen Yr Afon, a unique Victorian villa, offers all…

Skirrid Mountain Inn

The Skirrid Mountain Inn is situated in Llanvihangel Crucorney; a small village just off the A465;…

Little Barn Usk

Delightfully converted barn for 2 people - set in its own private garden with beautiful views.

Wharfinger's Cottage

Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

Penylan Farm

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

Cromwell's Hideaway

Hi we are Karen and Dave and we would like to welcome you to Cromwell’s Hideaway, it is our piece…

Wood Cottage

Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

The Greyhound

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

Pen Y Dre Farm

Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

Outside

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

Beacon Park Cottages

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

broadley cottages

Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This area is fantastic for walking, pony trekking and…

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