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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

    Bailey Park

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

    Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

    Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

    Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

    Discover the history of Sudbrook and the Severn Tunnel, Wales' crucial rail link with England.

    Goodrich castle

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

    St Arvans Church

    Medieval parish church of potential ninth century Celtic origin, named after the 9th century hermit…

    St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

    Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of…

    Birch Tree Well

    Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

    White Castle

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

    Wye Valley Arts Centre

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

    Bigsweir Bridge

    Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England…

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

    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.

    Linda Vista Gardens

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

    Magor Procurator's House

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

    Chepstow Castle

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

    The Giant's Cave, by @gavinje

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

    Kingstone Brewery

    At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern…

    Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

    Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

    St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

    Virtuous Well

    A medieval well famous for its cures.

    Nant Y Bedd Garden

    Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

    Llanover Garden

    A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

    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
    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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    19th June 2026

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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
    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
    White Castle

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

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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
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

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

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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
    View over South Gardens, Veddw

    Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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    21st June 2026

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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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    Romeo and Juliet

    Enjoy live outdoor theatre at Caldicot Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of Romeo…

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    25th June 2026
    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
    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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    Chepstow LGBTQIA+ Pride with colourful streamers

    PRIDE COMES TO CHEPSTOW THIS 26th - 28th June 2026

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    26th June 2026-28th June 2026
    Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville

    Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in a gripping filmed stage adaptation of 'Les Liaisons…

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    26th June 2026
    image of happiness and love at Abergavenny Pride Parade 2024, bright colours, celebration, diversity

    Come celebrate with us Abergavenny Pride for our 5th annual FREE event. Family friendly, local…

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    27th June 2026
    Florence Nightingale AI black and white sketch style

    An evening with the famous Lady with the Lamp herself, Florence Nightingale - brought to life by…

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    27th June 2026
    Ladies day  - women at race course event

    Ladies Day - The ultimate summer raceday returns to Chepstow Racecourse.

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    27th June 2026
    Tintern Fete 2026 The Wyeland Games sunday 27th June

    Join us for the 2025 Tintern Fete kicking off at midday with plenty of music, crafts,…

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    27th June 2026
    Re-enactors at Tintern Abbey

    Come and meet the Freemen of Gwent as they return victoriously from the Battle of Agincourt in…

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    27th June 2026

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    28th June 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Yew Tree Barn Exterior

    Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

    The Wain House Bunkbarn

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

    Wye Valley Hotel

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

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Cobblers Cottage

    Cobbler's Cottage, a former cobbler's dwelling in a peaceful hamlet near Abergavenny in the Welsh…

    Cromwell's Hideaway

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

    Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

    Two traditional welsh stone self-catering holiday cottages just 3 miles from Abergavenny with…

    The Whitebrook

    Stay at the award winning Whitebrook Restaurant with Rooms, set in the beautiful Wye Valley, 5…

    apple tree cabin

    The Secret Walled Garden is based within the beautiful countryside in Monmouth, The Wye Valley,…

    Hardwick Farm

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

    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

    Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

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

    Restaurant 1861

    Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

    Green Dyffryn Barn

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

    Glen Trothy Caravan Park

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

    Birdsong Cottage

    Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

    Bridge Inn Llanfoist

    The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the…

    Royal George Tintern

    The Royal George is an award winning hotel in the picturesque village of Tintern. This Wye Valley…

    The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

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

    Church Hill Farm

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

    Swallows Nest Front

    A self catering cottage just 2 miles from the centre of Abergavenny (the Gateway to Wales), an area…

    Three Castles Caravan Park

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

    The Ferns

    'The Ferns' B&B is situated in the pretty village of Llandenny set in the heart of the beautiful…

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

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