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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

    View from the alcove

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

    The Giant's Cave, by @gavinje

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

    Llanover Garden

    A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

    Birch Tree Well

    Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

    Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

    Caldicot Castle

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

    Cute Farm Experience

    Private Tailor Made Farm Experiences in Monmouthshire with friendly, cute animals! Private…

    Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

    This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

    Castle Meadows

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

    Abergavenny Castle

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

    Kingstone Brewery

    At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern…

    View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

    Offering fantastic views over Wentwood and the Severn Estuary, the climb to Gray Hill is well worth…

    Frogmore Street Gallery

    The Gallery is run by members of the Black Mountain Circle, who draw inspiration from the location…

    @shirls_lawton Punchbowl

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

    Goytre Wharf

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

    Linda Vista Gardens

    Linda Vista Gardens is a small public park next to Castle Meadows, with easy access to Abergavenny…

    St. Cadoc's Church

    A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

    Clydach Ironworks

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

    @robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

    The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served…

    Monmouth Savoy

    The Monmouth Savoy is a listed building that has been a centre of community life and entertainment…

    Prisk Wood, Spring walk (Hamish Blair) (4)

    Prisk Wood is a six hectare ancient woodland high up in the Wye Valley.

    Wentwood Forest

    Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

    Woodhaven

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

    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
    High Glanau

    Important Arts and Crafts garden open for charity.

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    26th April 2026
    Crafty Pickle

    Discover how to make your very own krauts and kimchi, giving you the confidence and knowledge you…

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    26th April 2026
    show

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

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    26th April 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    29th April 2026

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    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk…

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    30th April 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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    30th April 2026

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    28th May 2026

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    25th June 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
    Autumn dovecote

    Open Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.

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    1st 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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    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Chris Gardner

    Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle.

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    1st May 2026

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    7th November 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

    Openings

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    2 May
12-6pm
The Mex.co
The DeriHeirs Live Music 2pm

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

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    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

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    2nd May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

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    3rd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

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    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

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    4th May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

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    4th May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

    Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

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    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    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
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

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    8th May 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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    18th July 2026

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    30th December 2026
    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Abergavenny Premier Inn

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

    Tŷ Magor

    With comfortable rooms and easy check-in, good WiFi, and great coffee, Tŷ Magor has just what you…

    Crown Cottage Cadw

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

    Long Barn - View from Patio

    Long Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn above the Wye Valley, Monmouth with great views…

    View from Caer Llan

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

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

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

    The Beaufort

    Enjoy a blend of history and modernity in this 4 star inn now noted for its excellent…

    Llanthony Priory

    Stay at the stunning Llanthony Priory, deep in the Black Mountains. 

    Birdsong Cottage

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

    The garden is sheltered and fenced for the safety of children and pets

    5 star comfort. Hot tub. WiFi ,6 TVs, Sheltered fenced garden, Sleeps 6, 4 bedrooms incl…

    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 King's Head Monmouth

    This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

    Hen Ty & Dan y Berllan

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

    Newbridge on Usk

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

    Bridge caravan Site

    Riverside park with high standard of ground and facility maintenance. Ideal for touring Wye Valley,…

    Wonderful views

    Situated in the picturesque Usk valley, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. A small friendly…

    Road House Narrowboats

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

    Croeso/ Welcome

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

    Rockfield Coach House

    Stay at the Legendary Rockfield Music Studios on Rockfield Farm. The Coach House has been used…

    Ty'r Pwll

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

    Glentrothy Old Stable

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

    The Three Salmons

    The Three Salmons Hotel is perfect for your stay, whether you are enjoying the Usk Valley Walk or…

    Highlands Cottage

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

    Photos of Outside the Cottages

    Situated 2.5 miles from Abergavenny on small farm for people who want somewhere special. Peace and…

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