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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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  1. Easter Egg
    Take part in Llandegfedd Lake's 2026 Easter Trails Collect trail maps from the activity centre, then head out to explore Llandegfedd Lake and find all the wildlife signs.
    1. Honeyade from Hive Mind

      2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

    Things To Do Highlights

    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.

    Usk Rural Life Museum

    An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

    @itkapp Cleddon Shoots

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

    Old Station Tintern

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

    The Kymin

    The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing…

    Skenfrith Castle

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

    springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

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

    Veddw by Callum Baker

    Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than…

    Magor Marsh

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

    Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

    The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

    Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with…

    Grosmont Castle

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

    @em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

    One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the…

    Monmouth St Marys

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

    @shirls_lawton Punchbowl

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

    Abbey Mill

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

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Rogiet Countryside Park

    A free entry countryside park on the Gwent Levels, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Service.

    Court Robert Arts

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

    Llanfoist Crossing

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

    Penallt Church

    Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and…

    Stunning landscape

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    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.

    Openings

    Season

    24th April 2026-18th September 2026
    High Glanau

    Important Arts and Crafts garden open for charity.

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    26th April 2026
    Crafty Pickle

    Discover how to make your very own krauts and kimchi, giving you the confidence and knowledge you…

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    26th April 2026
    show

    Come and see an array of classic cars on show at Chepstow Racecourse.

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    26th April 2026
    Caldicot Castle

    ​​​​​​​Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered…

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    29th April 2026

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    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk…

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    30th April 2026
    inside Abergavenny Town hall during street food market, art hangs from roof and stalls full of food producers

    A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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    30th April 2026

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    28th May 2026

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    25th June 2026

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    30th July 2026

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    27th August 2026

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    17th December 2026
    Autumn dovecote

    Open Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.

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    1st May 2026
    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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    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Chris Gardner

    Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle.

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    1st May 2026

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    7th November 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    2 May
12-6pm
The Mex.co
The DeriHeirs Live Music 2pm

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

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    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

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    2nd May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

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    3rd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

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    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

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    4th May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

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    4th May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

    Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

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    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

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    8th May 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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    9th May 2026

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    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Incline Cottage

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

    Dolly's Barn at Christmas

    Dolly's Barn has stunning views and a lovely relaxed atmosphere for your well earned break with…

    Torlands

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

    Trevyr Barn

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

    Larchfield Grange Exterior

    Larchfield Grange is a luxury 4 bedroom house situated in the quaint market town of Abergavenny.

    High View Barn

    Brand new conversion of 300 year old barn.The perfect romantic getaway for a couple (or couple with…

    Monmouth Caravan Park

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

    Old Schoolhouse

    Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

    View from Caer Llan

    Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

    Cromwell's Hideaway

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

    Lake House Decking

    Welcome to our new luxury self-catering holiday home. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a…

    Hidden Valley Yurts

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

    Cwrt Bleddyn

    Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

    The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

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

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Raglan Lodge

    Conveniently situated on the north-bound side of A40 in Monmouth; the historic county town of…

    Newbridge on Usk

    An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few…

    Werngochlyn

    Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

    Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

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

    River's Edge Pitch

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

    Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite

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

    Ty Gardd

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

    Wye Valley Hotel

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

    The Guest House

    A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny’s Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny, the…

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