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Things To Do Highlights

Raglan Farm Park Donkey

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

New Grove View (Roger James)

New Grove Meadows are found at the top of the Wye Valley ridge near Trellech, offering spectacular…

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

White Castle

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially…

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Abbey Mill

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

Tintern Abbey

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably…

White Hare

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

Magor Marsh

Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting…

St Nicholas Church Trellech

St Nicholas' Church in Trellech is an historic site in the heart of the Wye Valley between Monmouth…

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

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

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth…

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales…

Black Rock Picnic Site

Black Rock Picnic Site is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the…

Silver Circle Distillery Building

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

Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech…

Amazing Alpacas

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

Wentwood Forest

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

Keeper's Pond

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

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Abergavenny Castle

Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

Monmouth Methodist Church

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

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

A wood set in the rolling Welsh countryside and surrounded by a wider landscape of small woodlands…

Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

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

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
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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13th August 2025-17th August 2025

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20th August 2025-24th 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
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
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
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

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11th October 2025
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Usk Summertime Concert

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12th July 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
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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16th August 2025

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30th August 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
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
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
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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18th July 2025

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25th July 2025

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1st August 2025

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8th August 2025

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15th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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29th August 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
sense and sensibility

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen join the critically acclaimed…

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19th July 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
Falcon

Join Llandegfedd Lake for the ultimate falconry experience when Wings of Wales pay us a visit

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20th July 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

Wood Cottage

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

Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite

Our Monmouth campsite is set in the beautiful border countryside of England and Wales overlooking…

The Rising Sun

The Rising Sun has closed and has been rebranded The Rivers Edge. The entry will be updated to…

The Wain House Bunkbarn

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

Hidden Valley Yurts

Pack your bags, gather your family and friends and come glamping on a yurt holiday at Hidden Valley…

Rockfield Coach House

Stay at the Legendary Rockfield Music Studios on Rockfield Farm. The Coach House has been used…

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

Franky's Hideout

Welcome to Franky's Hideout This beautiful shepherds hut has everything you could wish for!

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

Wharfinger's Cottage

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

Harvest Home Countryside

Welcome to Harvest Home 2020 bespoke Shepherd Lodges, situated around a large natural wildlife…

Pen Y Dre Farm

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

Days Inn Magor

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

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

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

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…

Smithy's Bunkhouse

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

Two Rivers Chepstow

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

Wye Valley Hotel

The Wye Valley Hotel is a small, friendly, family-run country inn sited in Tintern – a charming…

Torlands

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

St Pierre Exterior

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

Croeso/ Welcome

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

Trevyr Barn

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

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