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Things To Do Highlights

Growing in the Border

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

Birch Tree Well

Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

[Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey…

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

The Wye Valley Sculpture Garden hosts one of Wales largest outdoor Summer Sculpture Exhibitions and…

Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

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

Croes Robert Wood Nature Reserve (Lowri Watkins)

Like something out of a fairy-tale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll…

Caldicot Castle

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Parva Vineyard

Leave the crowds behind & stroll amongst the vines admiring the views of Tintern & the picturesque…

St Cadoc's Penrhos

St. Cadoc's Church in Penrhos is a Grade II* listed church near Raglan, Monmouthshire

Lower House Farm highland cow

Unique Countryside Experiences at Lower House Farm - Where Real Farm Life Meets Unforgettable…

Three Pools

Three Pools is a farm and event space looking to demonstrate regenerative farming and permaculture…

Walking down the Sugarloaf

Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with…

Bigsweir Bridge

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

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

St Peter's Church

St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside…

Borough Theatre

The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of…

White Castle

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially…

Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

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

St James' Llangua Exterior. Andy Marshall / Friends of Friendless Churches

Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

Offering fantastic views over Wentwood and the Severn Estuary, the climb to Gray Hill is well worth…

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

Raglan farm park is open whatever the weather.

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

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
sunflower field in raglan monmouthshire with lady walking in pretty dress with sunflowers in her hands

Visit our beautiful pick-your-own sunflower patch on a welcoming, family-run farm in rural…

Openings

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24th July 2026-31st August 2026
flower fields in monmouthshire as people pick and enjoy the flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers at Lower House Farm

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25th July 2026-29th August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Visit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.

Openings

Season

11th August 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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12th August 2026

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19th August 2026

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26th August 2026
crafts and childrens homemade

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our children's fun activities every…

Openings

Garden Party Craft Session

12th August 2026

Under the Sea Craft Session

19th August 2026

Bug Hunt Adventure

26th August 2026
Castell Roc

Castell Roc is an annual festival held within Chepstow Castle. Enjoy 13 different performances over…

Openings

Season

13th August 2026-16th August 2026

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20th August 2026-23rd August 2026

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27th August 2026-31st August 2026
PIzza at the farm, wood fired pizzas by orchard kitchen bar by silver circle distillery showing pizza graphic image with dripping cheese.

Wood fired pizzas and cocktails at a distillery on a working farm.

Openings

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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28th August 2026

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4th September 2026
Dell Vineyard

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

Openings

Season

15th August 2026-16th August 2026

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22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Event banner  -Hive Mind Mead  7Brew, Retro Console Day - Hive Mind Taproom - Saturday 15th August

Join us for a day of retro console gaming brought to you by the Gloucestershire Geek Society!

Openings

Season

15th August 2026
boy waves rainbow flag at cladicot castle

Caldicot Pride returns bringing the community together for a day of inclusivity, entertainment and…

Openings

Season

15th August 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

Stool Making (2 days)

15th August 2026-16th August 2026

Build your Own Shavehorse

5th September 2026

Coffee Table / Small Bench

9th September 2026-10th September 2026
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Neuadd Stone Barn is part of a recently established flower farm on a working farm. 

Openings

Season

16th August 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
FREE MUSIC
Every Sunday in Summer 2.30 – 5PM
CHEPSTOW SUMMER MUSIC 2026
Bands on the Bandstand

Bands on the Bandstand

Openings

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16th August 2026

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23rd August 2026

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30th August 2026
scurry

Monmouthshire Show is a much-loved, one day, agricultural Show.

Openings

Season

16th August 2026
Chepstow Castle

Meet a servant of the castle and find out more about everyday life.

Openings

Season

18th August 2026
White Castle Vineyard view of vines

Join us at White Castle Vineyard for our 2026 Summer Supper Clubs — a series of relaxed and…

Openings

Live Fire Kitchen

20th August 2026

Tapas Evening

17th September 2026
Image Credit: Nici Eberl

Once a tiny folk event attended by just a few hundred people, Green Man has grown to be one of the…

Openings

Season

20th August 2026-23rd August 2026
Llanthony Priory

The Monk, Minstrel and Wise Women. Step back in time and meet our Medieval characters.

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026

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23rd August 2026
Fletcher

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

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
April House

April House garden has been developed over 5 years and offers fantastic views over Wentwood Forest…

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026
Animated Skull and crossbones with Hat OUTDOOR THEATRE! Pirates of Penzance

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer. Bring a picnic and a…

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026
999 Poster

Our fantastic 999 Emergency Services Day is back! This event is always popular, meet and greet…

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Church Hill Farm

Large luxury farmhouse set in 63 acres with gorgeous views and total privacy in the lower Wye…

The Bell at Skenfrith

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

The terrace at the front of the Skirrid, showing off the floor-to-ceiling picture window, barbecue, and table with two chairs

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

Bar

16C inn in the heart of Chepstow. Excellent food (AA rosette) both restaurant and bar meals,…

Two Rivers Chepstow

The Two Rivers is a newly built 23 bedroom lodge style accommodation. Situated on the A48 within…

The Three Salmons

The Three Salmons Hotel is perfect for your stay, whether you are enjoying the Usk Valley Walk or…

Dry Dock Cottage

Dry Dock Cottage is a relaxing stay on the banks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with a…

Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

Rockfield Glamping

Rockfield Glamping's peaceful site is the perfect choice for anyone looking to relax in the Welsh…

The King's Head Monmouth

This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

Farmhouse, Mallards Barn, Oaklands Cottage, The Cygnet Sudio

Welcome to Upper Tal-y-Fan Farm, the home of Monmouthshire Holidays, with three self-catering…

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

The Kings Arms is a late 16th Century coaching inn, giving a fine example of what much of…

Cwrt Bleddyn

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

Mistletoe Cottage

Mistletoe Cottage is set in a large barn conversion which also hosts an art gallery and café. The…

Buckholt Farm

Buckholt House Farm Glamping site near Monmouth is nestled in glorious countryside with stunning…

Coach & Horses Caerwent

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

Hardwick Farm

Set in the beautiful and tranquil Usk valley and with panoramic views of the Black mountains, we…

Usk Castle Knights

You can’t get any closer to history – this imaginative glamping is in the grounds of Usk Castle.

Three Castles Caravan Park

Small, high quality, touring caravan park for adults only, located in a beautiful part of rural…

Bridge caravan Site

Riverside park with high standard of ground and facility maintenance. Ideal for touring Wye Valley,…

New Court Inn

After purchasing The New Court Inn in November 2012,the owners have lovingly restored the inn back…

Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

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

Harvest Home Shepherd Lodges made of wood looks like shepherds hut in field blue skys in monmouthshire near cardiff

Welcome to Harvest Home 2020 bespoke Shepherd Lodges, situated around a large natural wildlife…

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