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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

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

    [Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

    White Castle

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

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

    Llangeview (c) Friends of Friendless Churches (2) Resized

    Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a…

    Whitestone Picnic Site

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

    Monmouth St Marys

    St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for…

    Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

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

    bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

    Dixton Embankment is a grassland gem on the banks of the River Wye at Monmouth.

    Nant Y Bedd Garden

    Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

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

    Clydach Ironworks

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

    Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

    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…

    St Peter's Church

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

    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.

    Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

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

    Black Rock Fishermen

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

    The Dell Vineyard 2

    The Dell Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard near Raglan selling award-winning wine.

    Hive Mind

    We are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley,…

    @shirls_lawton Punchbowl

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

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

    Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

    St Arvans Church

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    Miniature Railway at Old Station Tintern small red and black train showing a wheelchair carriage - sunny day

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

    Openings

    Season

    1st April 2026-31st October 2026
    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

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

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Lord  Raglan Trip Boat at Goytre Wharf

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

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    22nd May 2026-24th May 2026

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    29th May 2026-31st May 2026

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    5th June 2026-7th June 2026
    Circus performer in Caldicot Castle at Big Banquet

    Street Food Circus rolls back into Caldicot Castle with “The Big Banquet” for the late May Bank…

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Devauden Music Festival 2025  gate with sign with bright colours and balloons in Monmouth

    The Devauden Festival has been running since 2010 and is a family friendly event set in the heart…

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    22nd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Monnow Bridge Markets - Local Produce stalls / green tents on Monow Bridge over river

    Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

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    Local Produce

    23rd May 2026

    Local Produce

    4th July 2026

    Night Market

    29th August 2026

    Curated Food Market

    31st October 2026

    Curated Food Market

    5th December 2026
    Scenery at Llandegfedd Lake

    Get ready for our Summer Half Term Trail at Llandegfedd Lake

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Herne's Arrow Events

    An amazing weekend celebrating the classic British TV show, Robin of Sherwood. Meet and talk with…

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    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Rowing boat at Llandegfedd Lake with family in.

    Experience our latest activity – rowing boat hire!

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    It's close in this octuple race

    Monmouth Regatta is two days of side by side racing on the fantastic waters of the River Wye, in…

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    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Fletcher

    Mercenary archers are encamped at Tintern Abbey with their families! Why are they here? How do they…

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    23rd May 2026-25th May 2026

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    22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Come along to Chepstow Castle and hand sew your very own castle themed notebook and decorate the…

    Openings

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    23rd May 2026
    open days 2026 wine, food and live music

    Visit The Dell Vineyard for a weekend pop-up with The Cheese Connection.

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    12:00 - 6:00pm

    23rd May 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    24th May 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    29th August 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    30th August 2026
    children with bingo notes and pens looking around chepstow castle having fun

    Search the castle for features old and new, and be the first one in your family to shout … BINGO!

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Murder Mystery Weekend

    Become a detective and help solve the crime and bring the culprit(s) to justice, with a prize for…

    Openings

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    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Baileau

    Baileau is a mature cottage style garden around an ancient farmhouse (not open). Packed with fruit…

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    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
    Abergavenny Steam Rally

    The Abergavenny Steam Rally is held every year on the last Bank Holiday in May. It is a great day…

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    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Busy Catbrook Plant sale with people enjoying the plans on sale in the village hall near chepstow

    Excellent Annual plant sale with home made teas! Please grow and bring plants and home produce to…

    Openings

    Season

    25th May 2026
    may half term physical theatre and circus workshop

    Jump into fun FREEE May half-term theatre and Circus workshops and unleash your creativity on stage!

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    26th May 2026-29th May 2026
    Bee

    Find out all about medieval beekeeping at Chepstow Castle, with a chance to observe the bees at…

    Openings

    Season

    26th May 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    27th May 2026

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    24th June 2026

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    29th July 2026

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    26th August 2026

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    28th October 2026
    Romeo & Juliet - Class Act Theatre Company

    Class Act Theatre Company's award wining cast presents Romeo and Juliet.

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    28th May 2026-30th May 2026

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    30th May 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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    28th May 2026

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    25th June 2026

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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

    Accommodation Highlights

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Dorlands Exterior

    2 lovely properties and a luxury shepherds hut with stunning views available to rent individually…

    Crown Cottage Cadw

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

    Black Lion Guest House

    A high quality 4 star family run guest house. A new traditional family run guest house situated in…

    Inglewood House

    Inglewood House is situated in Redbrook in the stunning Wye Valley on the England / Wales border.…

    Swallows Nest Front

    A self catering cottage just 2 miles from the centre of Abergavenny (the Gateway to Wales), an area…

    Alfred Russell Wallace

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

    The Hafod

    Llwyn-on Hafod is situated near Hay-on-Wye on a small Welsh farm-holding of 50 acres of pasture,…

    New Court Inn

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

    The Piggery

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

    Upper Bettws Cottages

    The Upper Bettws Cottages (Hafod & Cuddfan) are high in the Black Mountains of the Bannau…

    The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

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

    Stone Rock Lodge

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

    The Willows Double Bedroom

    The Willows is a quiet country house tucked away at the end of a small private hamlet, situated…

    Monmouth Caravan Park

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

    The Whitebrook

    Stay at the award winning Whitebrook Restaurant with Rooms, set in the beautiful Wye Valley, 5…

    Sugarloaf Vineyard

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

    Whitehill Farm

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

    High View Barn

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

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

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

    Yew Tree Barn Exterior

    Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

    The Walnut Tree

    Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

    Royal George Tintern

    The Royal George is an award winning hotel in the picturesque village of Tintern. This Wye Valley…

    Lamb and Flag

    Enjoy great food and accommodation against the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons National Park

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