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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

    Bigsweir Bridge

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

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

    The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

    Also known as the 'Peaky Stone', The Lonely Shepherd is a standing stone in the north-west of…

    Llanover Garden

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

    Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

    The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

    lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

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

    Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

    New Grove View (Roger James)

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

    Goytre Wharf

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

    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…

    Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

    A wood set in the rolling Welsh countryside and surrounded by a wider landscape of small woodlands…

    couple enjoy walking through  Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands with bluebells

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

    Goodrich castle

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

    An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

    Llanfoist Crossing

    The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron…

    Frogmore Street Gallery

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

    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…

    Black Rock Fishermen

    The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy…

    Magor Church

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

    Chepstow Museum

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

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

    Llanthony Priory

    Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

    White Castle

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

    Treowen Manor

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    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.

    Openings

    Season

    24th April 2026-18th September 2026
    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

    Our Tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience first hand an award winning Welsh Vineyard.

    Openings

    Season

    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    A female singer closes her eyes and sings into the microphone, surrounded by text promoting her live gig

    Multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter and saxophonist performs a live show encompassing her own…

    Openings

    Season

    2nd May 2026
    The Dell Vineyard field of vines

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

    Openings

    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

    Openings

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

    Openings

    Season

    2nd May 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    Abergavenny artisan Markets

    Abergavenny Artisan Markets Showcasing local makers, food producers, artists, florists,…

    Openings

    Season

    3rd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

    Openings

    Season

    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

    Openings

    Season

    3rd May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

    Openings

    Season

    4th May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

    Openings

    Season

    4th May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

    Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

    Openings

    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

    Openings

    Season

    8th May 2026
    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2026-10th May 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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    9th May 2026

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    30th December 2026
    A woman photographing a butterfly - a film flyer for Searching for Satyrus

    A woman's quest to reconnect with her late father through a rare butterfly becomes an unexpected…

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2026
    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2026-10th May 2026
    charming willow obelisk made by hand in Catbrook Chepstow, placed in garden with mature trees

    Learn to make a willow obelisk suitable for your garden climbers like sweet peas and take it home!…

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2026
    Sarah Waycott and Olivia Dance

    Sarah and Olivia present a programme in two halves exploring a French-American connection in music.

    Openings

    Season

    10th May 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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    10th May 2026

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    14th June 2026

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    13th December 2026
    Morris Minor Branch Rally

    Come along to Caldicot Castle and see over 230 classic cars, including (of course) many Morris…

    Openings

    Season

    10th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Smithy's Bunkhouse

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

    Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

    Maple Holiday Home

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

    Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

    We are situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Llanfihangel crucorney. Ideal location…

    Cobblers Cottage

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

    Bridge caravan Site

    Riverside park with high standard of ground and facility maintenance. Ideal for touring Wye Valley,…

    Beaufort Cottage Tintern

    Beaufort Cottage is on a particularly special site, with an amazing close-up view from its bedroom…

    The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

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

    Green Dyffryn Barn

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

    Little Barn Usk

    Delightfully converted barn for 2 people - set in its own private garden with beautiful views.

    Dolly's Barn at Christmas

    Dolly's Barn has stunning views and a lovely relaxed atmosphere for your well earned break with…

    Robin's Barn

    Situated in an idyllic, rural setting in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2 bedroom…

    The Guest House

    A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny’s Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny, the…

    Bar

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

    Flagstone Open Fire

    Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

    Harvest Home Countryside

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

    Road House Narrowboats

    Come and experience the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal on one of our five narrowboats. …

    Pwll Du Adventure Centre

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

    Days Inn Magor

    Situated within easy reach of the M4. Gateway to Wales, Less than a Mile from Magor, 10 minutes…

    Hidden Valley Yurts

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

    Glen Trothy Caravan Park

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

    Caban Bryn Arw

    A stunning shepherd's hut nestled in the Black Mountains of South Wales.

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

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