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Things To Do Highlights

bee orchid on Dixton embankment Monmouth (Chris Deeney)

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

Woodhaven

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

Magor Marsh

Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting…

Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

New Grove View (Roger James)

New Grove Meadows are found at the top of the Wye Valley ridge near Trellech, offering spectacular…

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

National Trust - Path through Coed-y-Bwnydd bluebells

Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the…

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

Highfields Farm

This is a garden defined by its plants. There are over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely…

Magor Procurator's House

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

Llanfoist Crossing

The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron…

Gallery at Home

Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

St Michael & All Saints Church

Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet…

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Apple County Cider Orchard

Apple County Cider is based near Skenfrith in Monmouthshire. The farm grows cider apples &…

The Chapel & Kitchen

We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets. Nourish and delight the…

Virtuous Well

A medieval well famous for its cures.

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

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

Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

Wyeswood Common is a former dairy farm site being transformed into a rich nature reserve in the Wye…

Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

The Kymin

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

Growing in the Border

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

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
Forest and rivers art trail

Five artists with a variety of work including oil painting, Lino prints, fused glass, textiles &…

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5th July 2025-13th July 2025
the quartet

An evening of Parisian-flavoured music at St Nicholas Church, Grosmont, with quartet Swing from…

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9th July 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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9th July 2025-13th July 2025

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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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27th August 2025-31st August 2025

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10th September 2025-14th September 2025
Folk on the lawn

Folk/roots event taking place at Abbey Mill, Tintern, South Wales.

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10th July 2025-13th July 2025
Swimming

Free swim sessions for Age 7 - 14 at Llandegfedd Lake

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11th July 2025-13th July 2025

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25th 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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11th July 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)

11th July 2025-13th July 2025

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
Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your bravest bears to Usk Castle for a special Teddy Bear Picnic and Parachute Jump.

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11th July 2025
Abergavenny Craft Fayre

Abergavenny Craft Fayre is on the second Saturday of every month. There's always loads of hand…

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12th July 2025

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11th October 2025
Nant Y Bedd Garden

Join Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods for a foraging tour of Nant-y-Bedd Gardens in the Black…

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12th July 2025

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16th August 2025

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20th September 2025
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Usk Summertime Concert

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12th July 2025
Falcon

Experience birds of prey close up at Tintern Abbey. Learn the history of hawking, and watch them…

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12th July 2025-13th July 2025

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27th September 2025-28th September 2025
Doctor

Come along and meet Chepstow Castle’s medieval doctor - who will be curing all for the day!

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12th July 2025-13th 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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12th July 2025

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19th July 2025

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26th July 2025

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30th August 2025
Highfields Farm

Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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13th July 2025

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10th August 2025

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14th September 2025
The Katona twins

Spanish Night with the Kantona twins: the Flamenco influence

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13th July 2025
The Katona Twins

An evening of guitar music with a Flamenco flavour from an internationally celebrated guitar duo

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13th July 2025
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

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13th July 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
Skenfrith Castle

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

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19th 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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2nd August 2025

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27th December 2025-28th December 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

Accommodation Highlights

The Old Rectory

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

Aqueduct Cottage

This grade 2 listed cottage is situated within Goytre Wharf. When it was built it housed the…

Skirrid Mountain Inn

The Skirrid Mountain Inn is situated in Llanvihangel Crucorney; a small village just off the A465;…

Dorlands Exterior

2 lovely properties and a luxury shepherds hut with stunning views available to rent individually…

Pwll Du Adventure Centre

The recently renovated accommodation at the Centre has been designed to cater for large groups or…

Hidden Valley Yurts

Pack your bags, gather your family and friends and come glamping on a yurt holiday at Hidden Valley…

apple tree cabin

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Llwyn Celyn

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

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

The Greyhound

The Greyhound is a traditional country inn, situated within the beautiful Vale of Usk, offering the…

The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

The Sugar Loaf at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

Abergavenny Hotel

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

Beacon Park Cottages

Our three cottages are nestled around Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near…

Incline Cottage

Incline Cottage is a romanic larch-clad cottage with a wooded background and canal sde terrace.…

Ty Gardd

Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

Wharfinger's Cottage

Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

Glen View Holiday Lodge

Barn conversion offering ground floor accommodation for 5/6 people in 2 double bedrooms with…

Cefn Tilla Court

Stay on the grounds of a beautiful 17th century country house in the heart of Monmouthshire. Five…

The Walnut Tree

Two picturesque cottages next door to the Michelin Starred The Walnut Tree, just a short walk…

Castle Narrowboats

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

Homefield

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

Wonderful views

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

Maple Holiday Home

Maple Holiday Home is a brand new, two double bedroom holiday home situated in a quiet suburb of…

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