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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.

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    Veddw by Callum Baker

    Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than…

    Castle Meadows

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

    Woodhaven

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

    Melville Centre

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

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

    The Chapel & Kitchen

    We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets. Nourish and delight the…

    @em_wales Skirrid Fawr

    Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

    Penallt Church

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

    Black Rock Fishermen

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

    High Glanau

    High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

    Gold Award winners at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards (Silver in 2022), White Castle Vineyard…

    Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

    Stunning landscape

    The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside.…

    Bigsweir Bridge

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

    Parva Vineyard

    Leave the crowds behind & stroll amongst the vines admiring the views of Tintern & the picturesque…

    Gallery at Home

    Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

    View from a Distance 1

    Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. …

    The Lonely Shepherd (by @tristans_treks)

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

    White Castle

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

    Hen Gwrt Moated Site

    Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth…

    Chippenham fields in monmouth showing open park with green grass, mature beautiful trees and sunny day

    Chippenham fields, Monmouth Sports Association and Two Rivers Meadow, open park in Monmouth Town.

    Amazing Alpacas

    Amazing Alpacas is a farm specialising in breeding these beautiful and enchanting South American…

    St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

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

    Warren Slade

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

    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
    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…

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    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…

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    9th June 2026
    The Green

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

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    11th June 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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    Voices Rising concert poster st mary's priory church monmouth, concert

    Hosted by Sing out Strong, the concert features two Herefordshire choirs;

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    13th June 2026
    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

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

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    Visitor enjoying the Monmouth Bee Festival

    Join Bees for Development on Saturday 13 June for the annual Monmouth Bee Festival 2026, a vibrant…

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    13th June 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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    14th June 2026

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    Rachel Podger, violin

    World-renowned period violinist, Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque take the resurgence of the Arts…

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    14th June 2026
    Highfields Farm

    Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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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
    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
    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
    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
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

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

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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
    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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    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

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    Stool Making (2 days)

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    Build your Own Shavehorse

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    Coffee Table / Small Bench

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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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    Accommodation Highlights

    Croeso/ Welcome

    Enjoy the comfort and convenience of Old Rectory Barn. All bedrooms are en suite. Follow local…

    Sugarloaf Vineyard

    Cosy studio cottages based on our Vineyard. Single storey open plan living with a double bedroom…

    Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

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

    Wharfinger's Cottage

    Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

    Skirrid Mountain Inn

    The Skirrid Mountain Inn is situated in Llanvihangel Crucorney; a small village just off the A465;…

    Maple Holiday Home

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

    Lake House Decking

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

    The Angel Hotel

    Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

    Top Barn

    Top Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn with amazing views in a secluded setting.

    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…

    The Sloop Inn

    We have four comfortable guest rooms which have all recently been decorated and offer brand new…

    Rockfield Glamping

    Rockfield Glamping's peaceful site is the perfect choice for anyone looking to relax in the Welsh…

    Cwrt Bleddyn

    Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

    Blossom Touring Park

    Blossom Holiday Park is an exciting new development set in a south facing pear and plum orchard…

    Garn-Y-Skirrid

    Garn-y Skirrid Cabin is a wooden cabin for 1 or 2 people (two single beds that can be pulled…

    Ty Gardd

    Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

    Cae Deini

    Cae Deini

    Penydre Farm Bed & Breakfast

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

    Little Barn Usk

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

    Caradog Cottages

    Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

    Days Inn Magor

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

    View from Caer Llan

    Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

    Larchfield Grange Exterior

    Larchfield Grange is a luxury 4 bedroom house situated in the quaint market town of Abergavenny.

    Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

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