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The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.

Ancre Hill Vineyard

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

Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

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

Melville Centre

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

@shirls_lawton Punchbowl

The Punchbowl is a beautiful nature spot on the eastern flank of the Blorenge mountain, overlooking…

Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

Llanover Garden

A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

Llangwm Uchaf (c) Alex Ramsey (4) Resized

St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and…

Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

Monmouth Castle

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

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…

Wentwood Forest

Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

Clydach Ironworks

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

Caerwent Roman Town

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

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

Blake Theatre

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

@itkapp Cleddon Shoots

Cleddon Shoots is a beautiful part of the Wye Valley above the village of Llandogo, with great…

Parva Vineyard

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

White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

Gold Award winners at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards (Silver in 2022), White Castle Vineyard…

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

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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4th July 2025-31st August 2025
Forest and rivers art trail

Five artists with a variety of work including oil painting, Lino prints, fused glass, textiles &…

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5th July 2025-13th July 2025
the quartet

An evening of Parisian-flavoured music at St Nicholas Church, Grosmont, with quartet Swing from…

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9th July 2025
Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Enjoy the artwork and plant life at the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, a 3 acre garden set on the…

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9th July 2025-13th July 2025

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16th July 2025-20th July 2025

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23rd July 2025-27th July 2025

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30th July 2025-3rd August 2025

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6th August 2025-10th August 2025

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27th August 2025-31st August 2025

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3rd September 2025-7th September 2025

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10th September 2025-14th September 2025
Folk on the lawn

Folk/roots event taking place at Abbey Mill, Tintern, South Wales.

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10th July 2025-13th July 2025
Swimming

Free swim sessions for Age 7 - 14 at Llandegfedd Lake

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11th July 2025-13th July 2025

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25th July 2025
Garden Tours with Sue

Enjoy a tour of the award winning Nant-y-Bedd Garden with the creator Sue. Hear all about how the…

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11th July 2025

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18th July 2025

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25th July 2025

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29th August 2025
Lord  Raglan Trip Boat at Goytre Wharf

Enjoy skippered trips along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Goytre Wharf, where the…

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Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

11th July 2025-13th July 2025

Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

18th July 2025-20th July 2025

Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

25th July 2025-27th July 2025
Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your bravest bears to Usk Castle for a special Teddy Bear Picnic and Parachute Jump.

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11th July 2025
Abergavenny Craft Fayre

Abergavenny Craft Fayre is on the second Saturday of every month. There's always loads of hand…

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12th July 2025

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9th August 2025

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13th September 2025

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11th October 2025
Nant Y Bedd Garden

Join Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods for a foraging tour of Nant-y-Bedd Gardens in the Black…

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12th July 2025

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16th August 2025

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20th September 2025
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Usk Summertime Concert

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12th July 2025
Falcon

Experience birds of prey close up at Tintern Abbey. Learn the history of hawking, and watch them…

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12th July 2025-13th July 2025

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27th September 2025-28th September 2025
Doctor

Come along and meet Chepstow Castle’s medieval doctor - who will be curing all for the day!

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12th July 2025-13th July 2025
Dell Vineyard

Enjoy a guided tour of The Dell Vineyard from the owners themselves, followed by a guided tasting…

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12th July 2025

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19th July 2025

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26th July 2025

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9th August 2025

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30th August 2025
Highfields Farm

Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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13th July 2025

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10th August 2025

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14th September 2025
The Katona twins

Spanish Night with the Kantona twins: the Flamenco influence

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13th July 2025
The Katona Twins

An evening of guitar music with a Flamenco flavour from an internationally celebrated guitar duo

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13th July 2025
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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13th July 2025
Scene shows a samba band dancing under a beautiful blue sky (without a cloud in it!)

Big Love is the small festival with a BIG heart! Completely independent and home grown in the most…

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17th July 2025-20th July 2025
Dubs at the Castle

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

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18th July 2025-20th July 2025
Skenfrith Castle

A 5.5 mile (9km) walk in the picturesque Monnow Valley.

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19th July 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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19th July 2025

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2nd August 2025

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20th September 2025

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18th October 2025

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27th December 2025-28th December 2025
Falcon

Get up close and personal with a variety of birds of prey this weekend at Chepstow Castle!

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19th July 2025-20th July 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Willowbrook

Sleep in a 1976 bus, kitted out with a cosy wood burner, and a kettle for your morning cup of tea.

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

Llancayo Windmill

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

Two Rivers Chepstow

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

Orchard Wagon

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

The Stable Triley Court

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

Highlands Cottage

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

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

The Kings Arms is a late 16th Century coaching inn, giving a fine example of what much of…

The Granary

Situated on a working dairy farm, the Granary is in a very peaceful rural location yet only five…

Kymin Round House - Exterior - Mike Henton - February 2023

The Kymin Round House is a little castle for two, with views over Monmouth and far into Wales

Black Lion Guest House

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

Birdsong Cottage

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

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

Self catered single storey holiday rental perched above the River Wye within walking distance of…

Days Inn Magor

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

Homefield

A spacious home from home self-catering bungalow, adapted for wheelchair access. Ideally suited…

Whitehill Farm

Situated less that 3 miles from Monmouth, this self catering accommodation with magnificent views…

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…

Swallows Nest Front

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

apple tree cabin

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

Caban Bryn Arw

A stunning shepherd's hut nestled in the Black Mountains of South Wales.

Night Sky

Small friendly site with a shower and toilet block. the nearest shop and pub is only 300yds away in…

Bridge caravan Site

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

The Bell at Skenfrith

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

Welsh Gatehouse

The Welsh Gatehouse is a luxury, award winning period property suitable for only two people. This…

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