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  1. Winter in Monmouthshire
    Winter & Christmas in Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley & South-East Wales.
  2. Snowdrops
    Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments, snowdrops and artworks available to purchase.
    1. 29th Jan 20261st Feb 2026
    2. 5th Feb 20268th Feb 2026
    3. 23rd Jan 202625th Jan 2026
  3. Honeyade from Hive Mind

    2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

Things To Do Highlights

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

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

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…

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Wye Valley Arts Centre

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

Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the…

The Giant's Cave, by @gavinje

The Giant's Cave is a dramatic viewpoint along the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow.

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

Court Robert Arts

Located in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside, Court Robert Arts sell garden sculpture by…

Beacon Park Cottages

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

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

National Trust - Path through Coed-y-Bwnydd bluebells

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

St Michael and All Angels Llanfiangel Rogiet

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

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

Black Rock Fishermen

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

Llanthony Priory

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

The Chapel & Kitchen

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

Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

The Kymin

The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing…

Keeper's Pond

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

St Nicholas Church Trellech

St Nicholas' Church in Trellech is an historic site in the heart of the Wye Valley between Monmouth…

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for…

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

A poster for Monmouth Comprehensive School's production of Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde is coming to the stage at Monmouth Comprehensive School. Warning: This show…

Openings

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14th January 2026-17th January 2026

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17th January 2026
Walking in Monmouthshire

A 3 mile (5 km) walk through Ninewells Wood to Cleddon Falls with (hopefully!) fine views across…

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17th January 2026
aliens moving in theatre production

Scenery, Prop, Puppet, Mask and costume making for 12 - 18yr olds! The SCENIC ARTS!

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18th January 2026

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25th January 2026

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1st February 2026

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8th February 2026

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15th February 2026

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22nd February 2026

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1st March 2026

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8th March 2026

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22nd March 2026
Snowdrops

Garden open to view beautiful Snowdrop display and sculptures. Warming homemade refreshments,…

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23rd January 2026-25th January 2026

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29th January 2026-1st February 2026

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5th February 2026-8th February 2026
Child drawing

Design and draw your own Welsh lovespoon at Chepstow Castle ​​​​​​​for St. Dwynwen's Day this…

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24th January 2026-25th January 2026
Mari Lwyd

Chepstow Mari Lwyd is an annual tradition and spectacle in Monmouthshire, held every year in the…

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24th January 2026
Fossil lady play

IMAGINE: the world is only 6000 years old, and everything was created in six days…

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7th February 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music graphic

The Winter Festival this year celebrates the influence of composers as teachers and mentors for the…

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14th February 2026-15th February 2026

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17th February 2026

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21st February 2026-22nd February 2026
Fermentation Workshop

Crafty Pickle have teamed up with the incredible Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings to bring you a…

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21st March 2026-22nd March 2026
Bowls of Curry

Quiz and Curry hosted by Monmouth Male Voice Choir

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27th March 2026
Wild Garlic Shirenewton Woods

Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for 6 days of walking fun at the annual Chepstow Walking…

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7th April 2026-12th April 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor dance classes shows strictly  professionals Gorka Marquez Karen Hauer Anton du Beke Gi

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at the 5★ Celtic Manor Resort 2026 A luxury weekend of dancing,…

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17th April 2026-19th April 2026
Robin Michael and Daniel Tong

Recital by ROBIN MICHAEL cello DANIEL TONG piano

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19th April 2026
show

Come and see an array of classic cars on show at Chepstow Racecourse.

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26th April 2026
Olivia Dance and Lorna Day

Olivia and Lorna return with a wide-ranging exploration of everybody's favourite theme - love!

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10th May 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
The Green

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

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11th June 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor Resort dance classes shows strictly come dancing professionals Aljaz , Janette  Amy Do

If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break

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17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music

Wye Valley Chamber Music’s Summer Residency will be welcoming young ensembles for a week of chamber…

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20th July 2026-26th July 2026
Pedal cyclist

Cycle 82, 57 or 25 miles and explore the beauty of the Wye Valley with routes for beginners to…

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20th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

The Greyhound

The Greyhound is a traditional country inn, situated within the beautiful Vale of Usk, offering the…

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…

Birdsong Cottage

Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

Swallows Nest Front

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

Trevyr Barn

Trevyr Barn offers 5 star luxury holiday accommodation for 6-7 in a recently converted stone barn…

The Wild Hare Inn

We have a selection of bedrooms in our main house and our beautiful garden rooms each offering…

Llanthony Court Castaway

Two old railway wagons have been transported to a remote spot on a family farm, and transformed…

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

Buckholt Farm

Buckholt House Farm Glamping site near Monmouth is nestled in glorious countryside with stunning…

Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

Self catered single storey holiday rental perched above the River Wye within walking distance of…

Church Farm Guest House

A spacious and homely 16thC former farmhouse (grade II listed) with oak beams and inglenook…

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory stands in an acre of mature gardens, in the unspoilt rural village of…

Caban Bryn Arw

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

Restaurant 1861

Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

Maple Holiday Home

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

Pwll Du Adventure Centre

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

Flagstone Open Fire

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

Werngochlyn

Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

Sugarloaf Vineyard

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

The Hafod

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

The Sloop Inn

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

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

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

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Bar

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

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