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  1. Raglan Castle
    Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89. Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
  2. Chepstow Castle
    Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
    1. 1st July 202631st Aug 2026
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    3. 1st Nov 202631st Dec 2026
  3. Abergavenny Castle
    Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of Abergavenny Castle are open every day 11am - 4pm except for a two week period over Christmas and New Year. We look forward to welcoming you!
    1. 15th Feb 202631st Dec 2026
  4. Caldicot Castle
    Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. Entry is free.
    1. 1st Apr 20262nd Nov 2026
  5. Usk Castle
    Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
  6. Monmouth Castle
    Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
  7. Grosmont Castle
    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
  8. Skenfrith Castle
    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
  9. White Castle
    Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026

Number of results: 61

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  1. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Michael and All Angels', Chepstow Road, Gwernesney, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    Gwernesney, Usk

    This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest bells in Monmouthshire.

    Add St Michael and All Angels', Gwernesney to your Itinerary

  2. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Monmouth

    Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.

    Add Monmouth Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  3. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    16A St James St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DL

    Telephone

    01600712202

    Monmouth

    Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.

    Add Monmouth Methodist Church to your Itinerary

  4. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Llantilio Crossenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TD

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, later used as a hunting lodge. Only the moat now remains.

    Add Hen Gwrt Moated Site (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Monnow Gate and Bridge, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EG

    Telephone

    01600 775257

    Monmouth

    Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower still standing in place.

    Add Monnow Gate and Bridge to your Itinerary

  6. Type

    Type:

    Heritage Centre

    Address

    Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

    Telephone

    01633 880494

    Caldicot

    The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy this last remaining welsh severn estuary salmon fishery which can be watched quite safely from the picnic site.

    Add Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishery to your Itinerary

  7. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Nr Hereford Road, Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6NT

    Telephone

    01873 859881

    Abergavenny

    St. Teilo's Church was originally built in the 12th century on the site of a 6th century centre of worship at the northern end of Abergavenny.

    Add St. Teilo's Church, Llantilio Pertholey to your Itinerary

  8. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF

    Telephone

    01600 719241

    Monmouth

    The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing proudly atop a prominent hill.

    Add The Kymin to your Itinerary

  9. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Grosmont, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.

    Add Grosmont Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  10. Tourism For All

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    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Centre

    Address

    Old Station Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

    Telephone

    01291 689566

    Tintern

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.

    Add Old Station Tintern to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Coed Y Bwnydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1JS

    Telephone

    01874625515

    Usk

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with a history of human involvement stretching back more than 2,000 years.

    Add Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands to your Itinerary

  12. Tourism For All

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    Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    White Castle, Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UD

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.

    Add White Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  13. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    The Rectory,, B4347, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8LW

    Grosmont

    St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the importance of Grosmont when it was constructed).

    Add Church of St. Nicholas, Grosmont to your Itinerary

  14. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Jerome's, Llangwm Uchaf, Llangwm, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    Llangwm, Usk

    St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and dazzling Pre-Raphaelite floor tiles

    Add St Jerome's Church, Llangwm Uchaf to your Itinerary

  15. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Penallt Old Church, Penallt, The Rhadyr, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

    Telephone

    07495 445807

    The Rhadyr, Monmouth

    Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for those who rarely worship in it. Visible from miles around it is a spiritual refuge for the local parishioners and the many who use the footpaths that…

    Add Penallt Old Church to your Itinerary

  16. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St. Mary's Priory Church, Monk Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NX

    Monmouth

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

    Add St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth to your Itinerary

  17. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    The Grange to Llanvolda Road, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5NG

    Monmouth

    A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

    Add St Cadoc's Church, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel to your Itinerary

  18. Tourism For All

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    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Shire Hall, Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY

    Telephone

    01600 775257

    Monmouth

    The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed throughout 2026 to reopen early in 2027 as it undergoes an exciting refurbishment.

    Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the…

    Add Shire Hall Museum, Monmouth to your Itinerary

  19. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    Raglan

    Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89.

    Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.

    Add Raglan Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  20. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Church of St Nicholas, Trellech, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PZ

    Telephone

    01600 860662

    Monmouth

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

    Add Church of St Nicholas, Trellech to your Itinerary

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