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  1. Winter in Monmouthshire
    Winter & Christmas in Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley & South-East Wales.
  2. Snowdrops
    Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments, snowdrops and artworks available to purchase.
    1. 29th Jan 20261st Feb 2026
    2. 5th Feb 20268th Feb 2026
    3. 23rd Jan 202625th Jan 2026
  3. Honeyade from Hive Mind

    2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

Things To Do Highlights

Wentwood Forest

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

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. …

St. Issui Partrishow

St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.

Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

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

New Grove View (Roger James)

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

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Amazing Alpacas

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

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

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

Sugarloaf Vineyard

Welcome to Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Our wines have achieved Quality Status from the European Wine…

Goodrich castle

Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

White Hare

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

Skenfrith Castle

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

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for…

Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

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

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye…

Three Pools

Three Pools is a farm and event space looking to demonstrate regenerative farming and permaculture…

@itkapp Cleddon Shoots

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

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.

St. Cadoc's Church

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Caerwent Roman Town

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

St Peter's Church

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

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Mishka Rushdie Momen

Beethoven. Recital by critically acclaimed pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen

Openings

Season

11th January 2026
A poster for Monmouth Comprehensive School's production of Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde is coming to the stage at Monmouth Comprehensive School. Warning: This show…

Openings

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14th January 2026-17th January 2026

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17th January 2026
Walking in Monmouthshire

A 3 mile (5 km) walk through Ninewells Wood to Cleddon Falls with (hopefully!) fine views across…

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
Snowdrops

Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments,…

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23rd January 2026-25th January 2026

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29th January 2026-1st February 2026

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5th February 2026-8th February 2026
Child drawing

Design and draw your own Welsh lovespoon at Chepstow Castle ​​​​​​​for St. Dwynwen's Day this…

Openings

Season

24th January 2026-25th January 2026
Mari Lwyd

Chepstow Mari Lwyd is an annual tradition and spectacle in Monmouthshire, held every year in the…

Openings

Season

24th January 2026
Fermentation Workshop

Crafty Pickle have teamed up with the incredible Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings to bring you a…

Openings

Season

21st March 2026-22nd March 2026
Bowls of Curry

Quiz and Curry hosted by Monmouth Male Voice Choir

Openings

Season

27th March 2026
Wild Garlic Shirenewton Woods

Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for 6 days of walking fun at the annual Chepstow Walking…

Openings

Season

7th April 2026-12th April 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor dance classes shows strictly  professionals Gorka Marquez Karen Hauer Anton du Beke Gi

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at the 5★ Celtic Manor Resort 2026 A luxury weekend of dancing,…

Openings

Season

17th April 2026-19th April 2026
The Green

Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

Openings

Season

11th June 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
Pedal cyclist

Cycle 82, 57 or 25 miles and explore the beauty of the Wye Valley with routes for beginners to…

Openings

Season

20th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Aqueduct Cottage

This grade 2 listed cottage is situated within Goytre Wharf. When it was built it housed the…

Raglan Lodge

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

Franky's Hideout

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

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

Larchfield Grange Exterior

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

The Three Salmons

The Three Salmons Hotel is perfect for your stay, whether you are enjoying the Usk Valley Walk or…

The Angel Hotel

Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

Castle Narrowboats

For a break that offers real relaxation, try a narrow boat holiday on the Monmouthshire and Brecon…

Hardwick Farm

Set in the beautiful and tranquil Usk valley and with panoramic views of the Black mountains, we…

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

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

Monastery

Capel-y-ffin Monastery; self-catering accomodation high up in the beautiful Llanthony Valley.

Smithy's Bunkhouse

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

The Lychgate

Nestled between the wooded country park of Caldicot Castle and the historic Norman Church of St…

Werngochlyn

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

Abergavenny Hotel

Set close to the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, The Abergavenny Hotel offers 4…

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

A warm welcome awaits you at our farm Holiday Cottages that are part of Panty-goitre farm, a…

Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory stands in an acre of mature gardens, in the unspoilt rural village of…

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)…

Top Barn

Top Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn with amazing views in a secluded setting.

Glen View Holiday Lodge

Barn conversion offering ground floor accommodation for 5/6 people in 2 double bedrooms with…

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

The Chickenshed

Great architecture, clean design and fine views over the Monmouthshire countryside combine in a…

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