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Things To Do Highlights

Stunning landscape

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

Caldicot Castle

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

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

Bailey Park

Park in the heart of Abergavenny with playground. Hosts events throughout the year.

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Magor Procurator's House

Also known as Magor Mansion, the Procurator's House is the ruined remains of a mansion situated…

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

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

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest…

St Peter's Church

St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

Grosmont Castle

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

Wye Valley Arts Centre

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

Apple County Cider Orchard

Apple County Cider is based near Skenfrith in Monmouthshire. The farm grows cider apples &…

St Peter's Church Dixton

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

Monmouth Castle

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

Court Robert Arts

Located in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside, Court Robert Arts sell garden sculpture by…

Craft Renaissance Gallery

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

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Linda Vista Gardens

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

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…

@shirls_lawton Punchbowl

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

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
Usk Choral Festival 2026
A FEAST OF CHORAL MUSIC - 2nd to 5th July

9 CONCERTS
FEATURING 33 CHOIRS
A wide variety of choirs in every concert

Tickets

4 Day Feast of choral music in the heart of Monmouthshire

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2nd July 2026-5th 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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3rd July 2026

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10th July 2026

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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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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
4 July 12-6pm The beefy Boys and music by Ben, Dai and some other Guy live from 2:00pm

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Treowen house and garden in monmouthshire

House tours and homemade teas, in aid of Wonastow church,

Openings

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4th July 2026
Medieval Food

Discover what the medieval residents of Chepstow castle would have eaten, especially around feast…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-5th 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
Image of reenactors from previous year's festival in Monmouth

Join us for a fun and engaging weekend at Monmouth Medieval Festival on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-5th July 2026
Monnow Bridge Markets - Local Produce stalls / green tents on Monow Bridge over river

Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

Openings

Local Produce

4th July 2026

Night Market

29th August 2026

Curated Food Market

31st October 2026

Curated Food Market

5th December 2026
South Wales Shire Horse Show

Meet the gentle giants and most magnificent British Heavy Horse: the Shire Horse, at their best, at…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026
Pirates of Penzance

Enjoy a fantastic opera performance of The Pirates of Penzance in the beautiful surroundings of Usk…

Openings

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5th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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5th July 2026

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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
Pickwick Papers  - Charles Dickens, Dore Abbey Hereford

Open Air Summer Theatre in the grounds of Dore Abbey. Please bring own seating, gates open at 6…

Openings

Season

8th July 2026
chepstow

Head to Chepstow Racecourse for a night at the races, making the most of the longer evenings for a…

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8th July 2026

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6th August 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

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
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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9th July 2026-12th July 2026
H is for Hawk women  - falconer with hawk flying

After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a…

Openings

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10th 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
orchestra performs in church

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

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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.

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12th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Church Hill Farm

Large luxury farmhouse set in 63 acres with gorgeous views and total privacy in the lower Wye…

Willowbrook

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

Garn-Y-Skirrid

Garn-y Skirrid Cabin is a wooden cabin for 1 or 2 people (two single beds that can be pulled…

The Lodge

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

Night Sky

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

Orchard Wagon

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

The Hop Garden at Kingstone Brewery in Tintern, is a unique glamping site which provides six…

Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

We are situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Llanfihangel crucorney. Ideal location…

Cefn Tilla Court

Stay on the grounds of a beautiful 17th century country house in the heart of Monmouthshire. Five…

Abergavenny Premier Inn

Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

Farmhouse, Mallards Barn, Oaklands Cottage, The Cygnet Sudio

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

Bar

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

Outside

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

Llwyn Celyn

At the southern end of the beautiful Llanthony Valley in the Black Mountains stands Llwyn Celyn, an…

The garden is sheltered and fenced for the safety of children and pets

5 star comfort. Hot tub. WiFi ,6 TVs, Sheltered fenced garden, Sleeps 6, 4 bedrooms incl…

Dorlands Exterior

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

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

The Wain House Bunkbarn

Group accommodation in the Barn, The Wain House.This old stone barn used to house the market cart…

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

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

The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

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

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

Three Castles Caravan Park

Small, high quality, touring caravan park for adults only, located in a beautiful part of rural…

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