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Things To Do Highlights

Ancre Hill Vineyard

A family run vineyard on south facing slopes in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside. …

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

Skenfrith Castle

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

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

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

Monmouth Priory

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

Goytre Wharf

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

Monnow Bridge

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

St Teilos Churchyard

St. Teilo's Church was originally built in the 12th century on the site of a 6th century centre of…

Highfields Farm

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

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the…

St Peter's Church Dixton

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

Llanfoist Crossing

The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron…

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.

Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

Like something out of a fairy-tale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

Stunning landscape

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

Amazing Alpacas

Amazing Alpacas is a farm specialising in breeding these beautiful and enchanting South American…

Grosmont Castle

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

The Wye Valley Sculpture Garden hosts one of Wales largest outdoor Summer Sculpture Exhibitions and…

Monmouth Leisure Centre

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

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

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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Season

9th July 2026-12th July 2026
Into The Woods Festival UK  ariel shot looking down of field of green grass and woods and festival tents and people

The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will play host to 3000 pilgrims for our 9th…

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10th July 2026-11th July 2026
Chepstow Many Worlds, Fancy dress adventure trail festival, saturday 11th July 2026, 10am - 5pm chepstow town centre all day events

Many Worlds, Fancy Dress Adventure Trail Festival, Celebrating Diversity and Daftness.

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

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
orchestra performs in church

'Songs of Summer' concert, Saturday 11 July 2026, 7.30pm. Presented by The Royal Forest of Dean…

Openings

Season

11th July 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.

Openings

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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…

Openings

Season

16th July 2026-19th July 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
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
Dubs at the Castle

Dubs at the Castle is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts. This…

Openings

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

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
Animated historical cartoon characters -

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

Openings

Season

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
Silver Circle Gourmet Gatherings

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

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Discover the ancient tradition of falconry at Chepstow Castle

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-19th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

Openings

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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
She'Koyokh

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

Openings

Season

19th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Highlands Cottage

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

Incline Cottage

Incline Cottage is a romanic larch-clad cottage with a wooded background and canal sde terrace.…

Bridge caravan Site

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

The Coach House

The Coach House offers self catering accommodation within the tranquil grounds of Lam Rim Buddhist…

Parva Farmhouse

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

The Greyhound

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

Farmhouse, Mallards Barn, Oaklands Cottage, The Cygnet Sudio

Welcome to Upper Tal-y-Fan Farm, the home of Monmouthshire Holidays, with three self-catering…

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Dorlands Exterior

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

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)…

Upper Bettws Cottages

The Upper Bettws Cottages (Hafod & Cuddfan) are high in the Black Mountains of the Bannau…

Croeso/ Welcome

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

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…

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Flagstone Open Fire

Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

Two Rivers Chepstow

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

Ty'r Pwll

Ty’r Pwll is a very old and cosy cottage in a rural community with two bedrooms, ideal for two…

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…

The Beaufort

Enjoy a blend of history and modernity in this 4 star inn now noted for its excellent…

Ty Gardd

Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

Smithy's Bunkhouse

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

Monmouth Caravan Park

Family run park 5 minutes walking distance from town. Best run park in area..

The Riverside Hotel

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

The Bell at Skenfrith

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

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