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Things To Do Highlights

Keeper's Pond

The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du,…

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.

Bailey Park

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

Woodhaven

A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an…

Wentwood Forest

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

Bigsweir Bridge

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

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Frogmore Street Gallery

The Gallery is run by members of the Black Mountain Circle, who draw inspiration from the location…

Monmouth Leisure Centre

Climb to new heights with Monmouth Premier Play Centre, featuring an exciting 3 storey, action pack…

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

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

St Cadoc's Penrhos

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

Chepstow Castle

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

Clydach Ironworks

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

flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible…

Magor Marsh

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

Caerwent Roman Town

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

Monmouth Castle

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

Beacon Park Cottages

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

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

Abergavenny Community Orchard

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

Brockwells Meadows nature reserve

Brockwells Meadows is a beautiful 5-hectare spot in the south of Monmouthshire which springs to…

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

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

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…

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24th May 2026-13th September 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
sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

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24th July 2026-31st August 2026
flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

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25th July 2026-29th 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
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
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
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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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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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
Llanthony Show

Welcome to the Llanthony Show, probably the most scenic country show in Wales, deep in the Black…

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1st August 2026
Caldicot Arts Festival 1st Aug

A celebration of local artists and a chance for the Community to come together and get creative.

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1st August 2026
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12-6pm
pigs pizzas
jim ramsey Live from 2pm

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

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1st August 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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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
Music

Put on your dancing shoes and visit Chepstow Castle this weekend, as we learn about the evolution…

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1st August 2026-2nd August 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
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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2nd August 2026

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9th August 2026

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16th August 2026

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23rd August 2026

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30th August 2026
Dell Vineyard

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

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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
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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2nd August 2026

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
actors cheer and be silly for crowd at Abergavenny castle open air theatre

Bring a picnic and a bottle of bubbles and enjoy a classic children's tale performed amidst the…

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2nd August 2026
Medieval Herbs

Learn all about herbs and their uses at Chepstow Castle during the Middle Ages.

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4th August 2026
Falcon

The ultimate falconry experience when Wings Of Wales pay Llandegfedd Lake a visit with some very…

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4th August 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

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5th August 2026

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12th August 2026

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19th August 2026

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26th August 2026
Insulae Draconis 1

Opportunity to see the SCA Principality of Insulae Draconis indulging their love of historical…

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6th August 2026-9th August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Lychgate

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

High View Barn

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

The Riverside Hotel

In the heart of the Wye Valley, The Riverside Hotel is a family run business, situated by the new…

New Court Inn

After purchasing The New Court Inn in November 2012,the owners have lovingly restored the inn back…

Llanbrook cottage exterior

Self catering in Abergavenny

Crown Cottage Cadw

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

Usk Castle Knights

You can’t get any closer to history – this imaginative glamping is in the grounds of Usk Castle.

Monmouth Caravan Park

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

Glentrothy Old Stable

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

The Granary

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

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

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

Lake House Decking

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

Red Sky at Night Campsite

Red Sky at Night Campsite is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life…

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

apple tree cabin

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

Willowbrook

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

Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

Incline Cottage

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

Parva Farmhouse

Old stone 17th C. farmhouse offering superb views of the River Wye and Valley. Cosy, informal…

Church Hill Farm

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

Bar

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

The King's Head Monmouth

This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

Cromwell's Hideaway

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

Wood Cottage

Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

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