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Things To Do Highlights

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of…

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

Kitty's Orchard contains a tranquil woodland and flower-rich meadow managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust.

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Keeper's Pond

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

Frogmore Street Gallery

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

Monnow Bridge

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

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

Discover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth,…

Bigsweir Bridge

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

Pentwyn Farm

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

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

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

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

Beacon Hill Bluebells

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

Craft Renaissance Gallery

Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a…

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

Castle Meadows

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

Black Rock Picnic Site

Black Rock Picnic Site is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the…

Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

Llanthony Priory

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

The Dell Vineyard 2

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

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

Discover the history of Sudbrook and the Severn Tunnel, Wales' crucial rail link with England.

The Kymin

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

St Peter's Church Dixton

St. Peter's Church in Dixton, on the outskirts of Monmouth along the River Wye.

Wentwood Forest

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

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

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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4th July 2025-31st August 2025
Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Enjoy the artwork and plant life at the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, a 3 acre garden set on the…

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16th July 2025-20th July 2025

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23rd July 2025-27th July 2025

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30th July 2025-3rd August 2025

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6th August 2025-10th August 2025

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27th August 2025-31st August 2025

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10th September 2025-14th September 2025
Scene shows a samba band dancing under a beautiful blue sky (without a cloud in it!)

Big Love is the small festival with a BIG heart! Completely independent and home grown in the most…

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17th July 2025-20th July 2025
Dubs at the Castle

Dubs at the Castle is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts. This…

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18th July 2025-20th July 2025
Garden Tours with Sue

Enjoy a tour of the award winning Nant-y-Bedd Garden with the creator Sue. Hear all about how the…

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18th July 2025

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22nd August 2025

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29th August 2025
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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Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

18th July 2025-20th July 2025

Boat Trip on Edith-Elizabeth (30 mins) or The Lord Raglan (1 hr)

25th July 2025-27th July 2025
sense and sensibility

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen join the critically acclaimed…

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19th July 2025
Dell Vineyard

Enjoy a guided tour of The Dell Vineyard from the owners themselves, followed by a guided tasting…

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19th July 2025

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26th July 2025

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9th August 2025

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16th August 2025

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30th August 2025
Falcon

Get up close and personal with a variety of birds of prey this weekend at Chepstow Castle!

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19th July 2025-20th July 2025
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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19th July 2025

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27th December 2025-28th December 2025
Skenfrith Castle

A 5.5 mile (9km) walk in the picturesque Monnow Valley.

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19th July 2025
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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20th July 2025

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3rd August 2025

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17th August 2025

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7th September 2025

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21st September 2025
Falcon

Join Llandegfedd Lake for the ultimate falconry experience when Wings of Wales pay us a visit

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20th July 2025
Nant Y Bedd Garden

A series of four workshops examining the different seasons.

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20th July 2025
@parcgracedieufarm Lavender

Pick your own lavender and create your own personalised perfume.

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20th July 2025
Chepstow Castle

Visit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.

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22nd July 2025
People belaying rock climbers

Rock climbing taster session

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23rd July 2025

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13th August 2025
Arts & Crafts

Get crafty at Chepstow Castle with our Make and Take day. Children can make something to play with…

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23rd July 2025

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30th July 2025

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6th August 2025

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27th August 2025
Nature Trail

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our nature-based activity sessions…

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23rd July 2025-6th August 2025

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20th August 2025-27th August 2025
Macbeth

Enjoy live outdoor theatre at Caldicot Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of…

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23rd July 2025
Caldicot Castle

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

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23rd July 2025

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27th August 2025

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24th September 2025
Man abseiling over edge of cliff

Abseiling adventure in the Usk Valley

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23rd July 2025
2 people shooting bows

Archery taster sessions in Monmouth

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24th July 2025

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7th August 2025

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26th August 2025
Abergavenny Market

Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month from 9-12pm. This vibrant…

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24th July 2025

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28th August 2025

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Accommodation Highlights

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

Red Sky at Night Campsite

Red Sky at Night Campsite is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life…

Long Barn - View from Patio

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

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…

Spring cottage

Restored character cottage in Wye Valley. Set within extensive woodlands and garden featuring two…

apple tree cabin

The Secret Walled Garden is based within the beautiful countryside in Monmouth, The Wye Valley,…

The Bell at Skenfrith

The Bell is a beautifully restored,17th century former coaching inn which still retains much of its…

Homefield

A spacious home from home self-catering bungalow, adapted for wheelchair access. Ideally suited…

Photos of Outside the Cottages

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

Castle Narrowboats

For a break that offers real relaxation, try a narrow boat holiday on the Monmouthshire and Brecon…

Abergavenny Hotel

Set close to the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, The Abergavenny Hotel offers 4…

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

Beech Cottage

Beech Cottage is a bright, one bedroom self catering cottage, boasting floor to ceiling oak framed…

Penylan Farm

Situated in the heart of Monmouthshire on a working farm which was originally part of the Rolls…

The Wild Hare Inn

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

Hunters Moon Inn

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

Black Lion Guest House

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

Llanthony Priory Hotel

Llanthony Priory has recently been taken over, and it is planned for accommodation to be provided…

Pen Y Dre Farm

Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

Llwyn Celyn

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

Oak Apple Tree

An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

Tintern Abbey Cottage has a fabulous location opposite the Abbey in the stunning Wye Valley

Opposite Tintern Abbey. Award winning 5 star. Sleeps 6 (3 superking/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)…

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