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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 202531st Dec 2025
  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 202531st Aug 2025
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    3. 1st Nov 202531st Dec 2025
  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 202531st Dec 2025
  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 20252nd Nov 2025
  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 202531st Dec 2025
  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 202531st Dec 2025
  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 202531st Dec 2025
  8. Skenfrith Castle
    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  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 202531st Dec 2025

Number of results: 57

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  1. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Clydach Recreation Ground, Quarry Road, Clydach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 0LR

    Clydach, Abergavenny

    Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a picnic area on site.

    Add Clydach Ironworks and picnic site to your Itinerary

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy, Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NS

    Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Add St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy to your Itinerary

  6. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Mary's Priory, Upper Church St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HU

    Telephone

    01594 530080

    Chepstow

    St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is open each day as a blessing to the community. Please feel free to enter and just be.

    Add St. Mary's Priory, Chepstow to your Itinerary

  7. 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

  8. Type

    Type:

    Historic House

    Address

    Wonastow, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4DL

    Telephone

    07402246502

    Monmouth

    A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most interesting scenes in Monmouthshire.

    Add Treowen to your Itinerary

  9. 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

  10. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Peter's Church, Llanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7EP

    Telephone

    01873 857392

    Abergavenny

    St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside Abergavenny. The Church is open everyday with volunteers taking it in turns to open it daily. We have a service every Sunday morning at 10am and…

    Add St. Peter's Church of Llanwenarth Citra to your Itinerary

  11. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Llanfair Kilgeddin, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BG

    Telephone

    0204 520 4458

    Abergavenny

    Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the earlier fabric – such as the 15th-century rood-screen, stained glass and tracery.

    Add St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin to your Itinerary

  12. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Chepstow Bridge, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

    Telephone

    01291 625981

    Chepstow

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

    Add Chepstow Bridge - Old Wye Bridge to your Itinerary

  13. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Peters’ Church, Dixton Lane, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SY

    Monmouth

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

    Add St Peter's Church, Dixton to your Itinerary

  14. 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

  15. 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

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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

  17. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Bridget's Church Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

    Telephone

    01873 821405

    Abergavenny

    St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through many centuries. This is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Monmouthshire.

    Add St Bridget's Church Skenfrith to your Itinerary

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St. Mary's Priory, St Mary's Priory Centre, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5ND

    Telephone

    01873 858787

    Monk Street, Abergavenny

    St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one of the largest and finest parish churches in Wales.

    Add St. Mary's Priory to your Itinerary

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