To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site.  Learn more

Allow cookies

Visit Monmouthshire in spring

Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • Things to Do
  • What's On
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:

Be inspired in Monmouthshire

Inspiration

  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

    raglan farm park showing fields in monmouthshire outside raglan, green and open spaces

    Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

    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.

    Three Pools

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

    Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

    Wye Valley Arts Centre

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

    Pentwyn Farm

    Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of…

    @shirls_lawton Punchbowl

    The Punchbowl is a beautiful nature spot on the eastern flank of the Blorenge mountain, overlooking…

    St Peter's Church

    St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

    Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

    Like something out of a fairy-tale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll…

    Black Rock Picnic Site

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

    Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

    One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the…

    View from the alcove

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

    Castle Meadows

    In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside…

    Usk Castle

    Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of…

    Warren Slade

    Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at…

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

    Margaret's Wood is a beautifully mature 2 hectare woodland in the Whitebrook Valley.

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Bigsweir Bridge

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

    Abbey Mill

    Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill…

    Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

    The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

    Abbey Tintern Furnace contains the excavated and part restored remains of a 17th century ironworks,…

    Whitestone Picnic Site

    Whitestone lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy…

    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

    Season

    24th May 2026-13th September 2026
    Gwent Wildlife Trust - Meadow Plant ID small hand magnifier looking at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    A beginner's introduction to identifying meadow plants.

    Openings

    Season

    3rd June 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…

    Openings

    Season

    4th June 2026-31st July 2026
    Wyndcliffe Court

    Anthony and Sarah Clay are thrilled to welcome garden visitors. Wyndcliffe Court House and Garden…

    Openings

    Season

    4th June 2026
    Bethany Handley sat in a a meadow, near water

    Monmouth-based award-winning writer, author, and disability activist Bethany Handley will talk…

    Openings

    Season

    4th June 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

    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
    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

    5th June 2026

    Season

    12th June 2026

    Season

    19th June 2026

    Season

    26th June 2026

    Season

    3rd July 2026

    Season

    10th July 2026

    Season

    17th July 2026

    Season

    24th July 2026

    Season

    31st July 2026

    Season

    7th August 2026

    Season

    14th August 2026

    Season

    21st August 2026

    Season

    28th August 2026

    Season

    4th September 2026
    Talon The Acoustic Collection - handle with care back on the road 2026

    Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic…

    Openings

    Season

    5th June 2026
    Lord  Raglan Trip Boat at Goytre Wharf

    Enjoy skippered trips along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Goytre Wharf, where the…

    Openings

    Season

    5th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Civil War living history encampment at Chepstow Castle. Try on armour, handle weapons and take part…

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026
    Lord Chamberlain Othello

    Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Raglan Castle for a live production of Othello.

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026
    Abergavenny Arts festival, Abergavenny Castle, sat 6th June FREE 10am - 7pm

    The free Arts Festival at Abergavenny Castle - free entry, free workshops, music, stortelling,…

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026
    6 june
12-6pm
Miniyakis Japanese soul food
Tobias Robertson live from 1:30pm

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

    Openings

    12:00 - 18:00

    6th June 2026
    Frosty Llwyn Celyn

    The Landmark Trust are opening historic Grade-I listed house, Llwyn Celyn in the Black Mountains…

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026-7th June 2026

    Season

    19th September 2026-20th September 2026
    Nant Y Bedd Garden

    Join Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods for a foraging tour of Nant-y-Bedd Gardens in the Black…

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026
    Country and Western Racenight

    It's time to bring Nashville to South Wales as we celebrate a Country & Western Racenight at…

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

    Openings

    Season

    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Rockfield Park

    Rockfield Park is a riverside garden with meadows and an orchard, and complimented by many nearby…

    Openings

    Season

    7th June 2026
    Trellech Tump

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a 5.5 mile…

    Openings

    Season

    7th June 2026
    Journey of the Shapeshifter - performing artists swing on a rope

    A circus and theatre show with live folk music, performed in Welsh, for families and audiences of…

    Openings

    Season

    7th June 2026
    gwent wildlife trust meadow in monmouthshire / gwent showing flowers and butterflys

    Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to celebrate this magnificent reserve with a picnic in the meadow: learn…

    Openings

    Season

    9th June 2026
    small hand microscope looks at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    Following on from Gwent Wildlife Trust beginner’s course on Wednesday, 3rd June, Andy Karran will…

    Openings

    Season

    9th June 2026
    The Green

    Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

    Openings

    Season

    11th June 2026
    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

    Openings

    Season

    13th June 2026-14th June 2026

    Season

    5th August 2026

    Season

    12th August 2026

    Season

    19th August 2026

    Season

    26th August 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Old Schoolhouse

    Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

    Clare's Cottage

    A beautiful cottage located in an area of outstanding natural beauty nestled between the Wye Valley…

    Two Rivers Chepstow

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

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

    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…

    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

    Monastery

    Capel-y-ffin Monastery; self-catering accomodation high up in the beautiful Llanthony Valley.

    Kymin Stables - Outdoor seating - Mike Henton - February 2023 (41)

    The Kymin Stables are converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.

    Glentrothy Old Stable

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

    The Piggery

    Stay on Kate Humble’s farm: wake up to the sounds of animals and discover what goes on behind the…

    Road House Narrowboats

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

    Hidden Valley Yurts

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

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

    Usk Castle Knights

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

    Ty'r Pwll

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

    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…

    Welsh Gatehouse

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

    Flagstone Open Fire

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

    Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

    Alfred Russell Wallace

    The Alfred Russel Wallace Restaurant with Rooms had 5 en-suite rooms in the heart of Usk

    Back of house

    Old Hendre is a working farm with high quality accommodation for active people. The modern…

    Newbridge on Usk

    An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few…

    Aqueduct Cottage

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

    Torlands

    Torlands is a spacious and sylishly refurbished modern property with glorious views over open…

    Don't Miss

    Don't Miss

    Don't Miss

    Don't Miss

    Don't Miss

    Don't Miss

    Don't Miss

    • Cymru Wales Logo
    • Site Logo
    • Monlife Logo
    • Monmouthshire Logo