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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

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

    A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

    Sugarloaf Vineyard

    Welcome to Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Our wines have achieved Quality Status from the European Wine…

    Skenfrith Castle

    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.

    St. Issui Partrishow

    St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.

    Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

    Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

    Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

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

    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

    Gold Award winners at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards (Silver in 2022), White Castle Vineyard…

    Magor Procurator's House

    Also known as Magor Mansion, the Procurator's House is the ruined remains of a mansion situated…

    The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

    The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.

    Monmouth Leisure Centre

    Climb to new heights with Monmouth Premier Play Centre, featuring an exciting 3 storey, action pack…

    Growing in the Border

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

    Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

    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…

    Black Rock Picnic Site

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

    Veddw by Callum Baker

    Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than…

    Amazing Alpacas

    Amazing Alpacas is a farm specialising in breeding these beautiful and enchanting South American…

    raglan farm park showing fields in monmouthshire outside raglan, green and open spaces

    Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

    Margaret's Wood is a beautifully mature 2 hectare woodland in the Whitebrook Valley.

    Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

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

    Tintern Wireworks Bridge

    Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible…

    Monmouth Priory

    The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings…

    Hen Gwrt Moated Site

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

    Llangwm Uchaf (c) Alex Ramsey (4) Resized

    St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and…

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    Miniature Railway at Old Station Tintern small red and black train showing a wheelchair carriage - sunny day

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

    Openings

    Season

    1st April 2026-31st October 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 &…

    Openings

    Season

    20th May 2026
    Pianoforte

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

    Openings

    Season

    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
    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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    22nd May 2026-24th May 2026

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    29th May 2026-31st May 2026

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    5th June 2026-7th June 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
    Circus performer in Caldicot Castle at Big Banquet

    Street Food Circus rolls back into Caldicot Castle with “The Big Banquet” for the late May Bank…

    Openings

    Season

    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Fletcher

    Mercenary archers are encamped at Tintern Abbey with their families! Why are they here? How do they…

    Openings

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    23rd May 2026-25th May 2026

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    22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
    Herne's Arrow Events

    An amazing weekend celebrating the classic British TV show, Robin of Sherwood. Meet and talk with…

    Openings

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    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    It's close in this octuple race

    Monmouth Regatta is two days of side by side racing on the fantastic waters of the River Wye, in…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Scenery at Llandegfedd Lake

    Get ready for our Summer Half Term Trail at Llandegfedd Lake

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Rowing boat at Llandegfedd Lake with family in.

    Experience our latest activity – rowing boat hire!

    Openings

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    open days 2026 wine, food and live music

    Visit The Dell Vineyard for a weekend pop-up with The Cheese Connection.

    Openings

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    23rd May 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    24th May 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    29th August 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    30th August 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Come along to Chepstow Castle and hand sew your very own castle themed notebook and decorate the…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026
    Monnow Bridge Markets - Local Produce stalls / green tents on Monow Bridge over river

    Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

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    23rd May 2026

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    4th July 2026
    children with bingo notes and pens looking around chepstow castle having fun

    Search the castle for features old and new, and be the first one in your family to shout … BINGO!

    Openings

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Murder Mystery Weekend

    Become a detective and help solve the crime and bring the culprit(s) to justice, with a prize for…

    Openings

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    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Abergavenny Steam Rally

    The Abergavenny Steam Rally is held every year on the last Bank Holiday in May. It is a great day…

    Openings

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    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Baileau

    Baileau is a mature cottage style garden around an ancient farmhouse (not open). Packed with fruit…

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Set on the gentle slopes of the beautiful Wye Valley in Tintern, this *award‑winning sculpture garden* hosts one of Wales

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

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026-13th September 2026
    Busy Catbrook Plant sale with people enjoying the plans on sale in the village hall near chepstow

    Excellent Annual plant sale with home made teas! Please grow and bring plants and home produce to…

    Openings

    Season

    25th May 2026
    Bee

    Find out all about medieval beekeeping at Chepstow Castle, with a chance to observe the bees at…

    Openings

    Season

    26th May 2026
    may half term physical theatre and circus workshop

    Jump into fun FREEE May half-term theatre and Circus workshops and unleash your creativity on stage!

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    26th May 2026-29th May 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    27th May 2026

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    24th June 2026

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    29th July 2026

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    26th August 2026

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    28th October 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Cobblers Cottage

    Cobbler's Cottage, a former cobbler's dwelling in a peaceful hamlet near Abergavenny in the Welsh…

    Coach & Horses Caerwent

    The Coach and Horses Inn is a 17th century Inn located in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

    Clare's Cottage

    A beautiful cottage located in an area of outstanding natural beauty nestled between the Wye Valley…

    Swallows Nest Front

    A self catering cottage just 2 miles from the centre of Abergavenny (the Gateway to Wales), an area…

    Pen Y Dre Farm

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

    Torlands

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

    apple tree cabin

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

    Ty'r Pwll

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

    Bridge Inn Llanfoist

    The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the…

    The Lychgate

    Nestled between the wooded country park of Caldicot Castle and the historic Norman Church of St…

    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

    Llanthony Court Castaway

    Two old railway wagons have been transported to a remote spot on a family farm, and transformed…

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Cae Deini

    Cae Deini

    Abergavenny Hotel

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

    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…

    Tŷ Magor

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

    Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

    A warm welcome awaits you at our farm Holiday Cottages that are part of Panty-goitre farm, a…

    Long Barn - View from Patio

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

    Llwyn Celyn

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

    Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

    Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

    Raglan Lodge

    Conveniently situated on the north-bound side of A40 in Monmouth; the historic county town of…

    Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

    Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

    The Old Rectory

    The Old Rectory stands in an acre of mature gardens, in the unspoilt rural village of…

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