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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

    The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

    Black Rock Picnic Site

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

    Amazing Alpacas

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

    Magor Marsh

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

    Wye Valley Arts Centre

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

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

    This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

    Three Pools

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

    St. David's Church

    St. David's Church is found in the beautiful village of Llandewi Skirrid, nestled in the foothills…

    Treowen Manor

    A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

    Grosmont Castle

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

    St. Issui Partrishow

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

    The Giant's Cave, by @gavinje

    The Giant's Cave is a dramatic viewpoint along the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow.

    Parva Vineyard

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

    St James' Llangua Exterior. Andy Marshall / Friends of Friendless Churches

    Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont

    Caldicot Castle

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

    Tintern Abbey

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

    bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

    Clydach Ironworks

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

    Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

    Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

    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…

    Chepstow Castle

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

    St Cadoc's Penrhos

    St. Cadoc's Church in Penrhos is a Grade II* listed church near Raglan, Monmouthshire

    Magor Church

    Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.

    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

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    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
    Voices Rising concert poster st mary's priory church monmouth, concert

    Hosted by Sing out Strong, the concert features two Herefordshire choirs;

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    13th June 2026
    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

    Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    13th June 2026

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    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    Visitor enjoying the Monmouth Bee Festival

    Join Bees for Development on Saturday 13 June for the annual Monmouth Bee Festival 2026, a vibrant…

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    13th June 2026
    Rachel Podger, violin

    World-renowned period violinist, Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque take the resurgence of the Arts…

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    14th June 2026
    crafts market April - December 2nd sunday of the month 10 - 4pm abergavenny market hall monmouthshire

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

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    Highfields Farm

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

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    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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    Jules Hudson: Wild at Heart portrait of man in field wearing country outdoor clothing

    An intimate evening with Jules Hudson discussing his new book 'Wild at Heart', career highlights,…

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    19th June 2026
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

    A wine & cheese evening in collaboration with The Cheese Connection. 

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    20th June 2026
    Monmouthshire Vintage & Classic Car Show 11th red sports car

    Vintage & Classic Car Show, 300+ Vehicles. All Proceeds to Charity.

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    20th June 2026
    SILVER CIRCLE
WYE VALLEY
MIDSOMMAR

An afternoon of summer celebration & Nordic folklore
With Swedish maypole, flower crowns, traditional Midsommar lu

    Join us at Silver Circle Distillery for for an afternoon of midsummer ritual, folklore, aquavit and…

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    20th June 2026
    music score

    Step back in time and experience the magical melodies of the medieval era, with musicians Marco…

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    20th June 2026
    White Castle

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a delightful 5…

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    20th June 2026
    View over South Gardens, Veddw

    Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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    Poster advertising a community workshop in Abergavenny. The left side has a green background with white text reading: “Abergavenny Community Learning,

    Willow Weaving Workshops, where you will make your own Dragonfly, Heart and Flower

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    23rd June 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    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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    Abergavenny Market

    Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month from 9-12pm. This vibrant…

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    Bench making green woodworking course in woodlands near Usk Monmouthshire

    Come to our outdoor workshop nestled in the woods and learn traditional woodworking skills using…

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    Pole Lathe Turning

    25th June 2026

    Spoon Carving

    26th June 2026

    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

    Accommodation Highlights

    Bar

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

    The Granary

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

    Aqueduct Cottage

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

    Blossom Touring Park

    Blossom Holiday Park is an exciting new development set in a south facing pear and plum orchard…

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

    Situated 2.5 miles from Abergavenny on small farm for people who want somewhere special. Peace and…

    Welsh Gatehouse

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

    Larchfield Grange Exterior

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

    Stone Rock Lodge

    Stone Rock Lodge has twelve nature inspired en-suite bedrooms offered as Economy Double, Standard…

    Wye Valley Hotel

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

    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)…

    The Three Tuns

    The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

    Glentrothy Old Stable

    Glentrothy Old Stables Cottage is situated in a very peaceful position on the lovely Glentrothy…

    Hunters Moon Inn

    Welcoming 13th century inn nestling in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside on Offa's Dyke…

    Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

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

    Middle Ninfa

    Are you a family or activity group looking for a friendly/comfortable/quiet Bunkhouse/Cottage for…

    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

    View from The Punch House

    The Punch House on Agincourt Square in the centre of the historic border town of Monmouth in South…

    Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

    The rustic ivy-covered exterior of the Blorenge cottage

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

    Buckholt Farm

    Buckholt House Farm Glamping site near Monmouth is nestled in glorious countryside with stunning…

    Green Dyffryn Barn

    Enjoying a quietly secluded rural location and stunning panoramic views over the Vale of Usk to the…

    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…

    Pwll Du Adventure Centre

    The recently renovated accommodation at the Centre has been designed to cater for large groups or…

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