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Things To Do Highlights

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the…

Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

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

Melville Centre

The Melville Centre for the Arts is a community venue with a focus on the performing Arts. The…

View from the alcove

Piercefield woods are the gateway to the Lower Wye Valley, stretching for over 3km along the river…

Chepstow Castle

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

The Kymin

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

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

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

Abergavenny Community Orchard

Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small…

Craft Renaissance Gallery

Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a…

Penallt Church

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

Court Robert Arts

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

White Hare

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

St Cadoc's Penrhos

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

Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

Offering fantastic views over Wentwood and the Severn Estuary, the climb to Gray Hill is well worth…

Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

St Arvans Church

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

Beacon Park Cottages

Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the…

St Mary's Priory and Tithe Barn

St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one…

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.

Goytre Wharf

Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and…

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

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
Wye Valley Chamber Music

Wye Valley Chamber Music’s Summer Residency will be welcoming young ensembles for a week of chamber…

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20th July 2026-26th July 2026
Chepstow Castle

Come and be entertained by our resident knight, and get a close-up look at medieval weaponry! 

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21st July 2026
Abergavenny Market

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

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23rd July 2026

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27th August 2026

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24th September 2026

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22nd October 2026

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26th November 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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Live Fire Kitchen

23rd July 2026

Live Fire Kitchen

20th August 2026

Tapas Evening

17th September 2026
Nature Trail - young children enjoy playing outside

Let your children become Little Explorer's with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot…

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24th July 2026

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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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24th July 2026

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31st July 2026

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7th August 2026

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
u3 Rock Band in monmouth Monstock

Free pop-up music festival around Monmouth town - all in aid of charity.

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25th July 2026
Event banner -July Party: Borderlines + Tandoori G at the Meadery! 25th July 17:30 - 22:30

Live Music and street food at the meadery!

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25th July 2026
Dell Vineyard

Enjoy a guided tour of The Dell Vineyard from the owners themselves, followed by a guided tasting…

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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8th August 2026

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15th August 2026-16th August 2026

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Our Hot Sauce Chilli Course celebrates group smiles and makes silly faces - tongues out and laughing whilst holding a jar of pickle chillies

Create your own hot sauces and candied jalapenos, ready for the BBQ season.

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25th July 2026

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25th July 2026
A WEEKEND OF CIRCUS FETE FUN & FESTIVITIES IN THE MAGICAL GROUNDS OF LLANVIHANGEL COURT
BIG FAT CIRCUS FETE
Circus Show
Sun 25 • 4:30–6:30
£14 entry i

Ladies & Gentlemen, roll up, roll up for the Big Fat Circus Fete!…a weekend of rascalling & circus…

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026
music score

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

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25th July 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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25th July 2026

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1st August 2026

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19th September 2026

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17th October 2026

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29th December 2026

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30th December 2026
Coffee morning

A warm and welcoming community coffee morning in support of Guardians 4 Kenyan Kids UK, helping…

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25th July 2026
Fords at the Castle

Come to Caldicot Castle for "Fords at the Castle" a family fun day out celebrating everything Fords.

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26th July 2026
mushrooms and glass jars

Medieval people were just as concerned as we are about looking and smelling nice.

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28th July 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our children's fun activities every…

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Bug Hunt Adventure

29th July 2026

Creative Crafts

5th August 2026

Garden Party Craft Session

12th August 2026

Under the Sea Craft Session

19th August 2026

Bug Hunt Adventure

26th August 2026
Caldicot Castle

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

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29th July 2026

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26th August 2026

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30th September 2026

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28th October 2026
Green Gathering

Join Green Gathering for four days of low impact living in an area of outstanding beauty, every…

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30th July 2026-2nd August 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 July 2026

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27th August 2026

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29th October 2026

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26th November 2026

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17th December 2026
Caldioct_Castle_Summer_Fayre

Head on down to Caldicot Castle for a fantastic family friendly Summer Fayre.

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1st August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

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

Coach & Horses Caerwent

The Coach and Horses Inn is a 17th century Inn located in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

Llanthony Priory

Stay at the stunning Llanthony Priory, deep in the Black Mountains. 

Hidden Valley Yurts

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

Orchard Wagon

Highlands Campsite is a perfect hideaway yet with stunning views across the valley. Peaceful…

Harvest Home Countryside

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

Ty'r Pwll

Ty’r Pwll is a very old and cosy cottage in a rural community with two bedrooms, ideal for two…

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

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

Whitehill Farm

Breakfast in two rooms with private facilities on a working farm in South Wales (near Monmouth).…

PODS EXTERIOR

Stay at one of our secluded woodland lodges in the grounds of The Crown at Pantygelli.

Church Hill Farm

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

Three Castles Caravan Park

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

Cobblers Cottage

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

Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

Stone Rock Lodge

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

Maple Holiday Home

Maple Holiday Home is a brand new, two double bedroom holiday home situated in a quiet suburb of…

Willowbrook

Sleep in a 1976 bus, kitted out with a cosy wood burner, and a kettle for your morning cup of tea.

Box Barn Raglan accommodation showing decking area and barn is sunshine in monmouthshire rural location

Box Barn offers a distinctive holiday rental experience in Monmouthshire, perfect for…

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

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

Outside

Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

Lake House Decking

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

Two Rivers Chepstow

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

Crown Cottage Cadw

This lovely cottage is located within storming distance of historic White Castle, but has its own…

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