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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

    Usk Castle

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

    View from the alcove

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

    Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

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

    Abergavenny Castle

    Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

    Caldicot Castle

    Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

    Growing in the Border

    'Growing in the Border' is a beautiful garden in the Monnow Valley near Skenfrith offering group…

    Pentwyn Farm

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

    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…

    Monnow Bridge

    Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great…

    Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

    St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

    Black Rock Fishermen

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

    Castle Meadows

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

    Gallery at Home

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

    Hen Gwrt Moated Site

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

    Hive Mind

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

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

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

    Nant Y Bedd Garden

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

    Clydach Ironworks

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

    Goytre Wharf

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

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

    White Castle

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

    Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

    Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

    Abbey Mill

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

    Tintern Abbey

    Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably…

    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.

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    24th April 2026-18th September 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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    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 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…

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    9th May 2026
    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    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!…

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    9th 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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    Morris Minor Branch Rally

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

    Openings

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    10th May 2026
    Sarah Waycott and Olivia Dance

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

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    10th May 2026
    Image of colourful flowers in Chepstow Library Garden

    The annual Plant Sale of Chepstow Library Garden is held to publicise the Library Garden and…

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    15th May 2026
    Pugh's Garden Kitchen Restaurant room layout chairs and tables

    A fabulous tasting evening at Pugh's Garden Kitchen in collaboration with locally renowned,…

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    15th May 2026
    White tailed eagle looking magnificent against a blue sky

    Illustrated Presentation of the fascinating project to reintroduce eagles to the Severn by one of…

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    15th May 2026
    National Trust - Path through Coed-y-Bwnydd bluebells

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for a guided walk around the Usk Valley (in association with…

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    16th May 2026
    cattle graze in field managed by gwent wildlife trust

    Join us for a talk in the medieval barn followed by a walk to discover how we are restoring this…

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    16th May 2026
    Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire

    Go wild on the Wye at the Chepstow Castle animal event!

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    16th May 2026
    String Trio: Roman Simovic, Milena Simovic and David Cohen

    Acclaimed chamber musicians Roman Simović, violin; Milena Simović, viola; and David Cohen, cello in…

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    16th May 2026
    Nelson Gardens

    Explore five very different gardens on this special Open Gardens event in Monmouth.

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    17th May 2026
    Isca Singers dressed smart for concert in Monmouthshire Usk

    The Isca Singers concert, consists of enthusiastic young musicians from South Wales. From classical…

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    17th May 2026
    Nant Y Bedd Garden

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

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    17th May 2026

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    6th June 2026
    Sip and Paint Abergavenny Pugh's Garden Kitchen abergavenny people paint in a restaurant whilst enjoying a drink

    Step into a world of floral elegance and creativity with our Chelsea Flower Show inspired Sip &…

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    20th May 2026
    Pianoforte

    Set against the backdrop of the 1839 Newport Rising, this is a story of resilience, justice and…

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    21st May 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
    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
    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

    Accommodation Highlights

    Werngochlyn

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

    Highlands Cottage

    Charming converted stone stables. Set in an orchard, with stunning views. Close to the River…

    Torlands

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

    Newbridge on Usk

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

    Llwyn Celyn

    At the southern end of the beautiful Llanthony Valley in the Black Mountains stands Llwyn Celyn, an…

    Garn-Y-Skirrid

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

    Skirrid Mountain Inn

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

    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…

    Willowbrook

    Sleep in a 1976 bus, kitted out with a cosy wood burner, and a kettle for your morning cup of tea.

    High View Barn

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

    Goose & Cuckoo

    The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

    The Stable Triley Court

    Triley Court Cottages is made up of two newly renovated stables, Golwg Y Mynydd and The Stable. 

    The Coach House

    The Coach House offers self catering accommodation within the tranquil grounds of Lam Rim Buddhist…

    Monmouth Caravan Park

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

    Usk Castle Knights

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

    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

    The Wain House Bunkbarn

    Group accommodation in the Barn, The Wain House.This old stone barn used to house the market cart…

    Wye Valley Hotel

    The Wye Valley Hotel is a small, friendly, family-run country inn sited in Tintern – a charming…

    Sugarloaf Vineyard

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

    Trevyr Barn

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

    Dorlands Exterior

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

    Hunters Moon Inn

    Welcoming 13th century inn nestling in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside on Offa's Dyke…

    Llancayo Windmill

    Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated…

    Outside

    Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

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