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Things To Do Highlights

Tintern Abbey

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably…

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served…

View from the alcove

Piercefield woods are the gateway to the Lower Wye Valley, stretching for over 3km along the river…

Skenfrith Castle

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

Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son…

Llanfoist Crossing

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

Apple County Cider Orchard

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

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.

Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

Virtuous Well

A medieval well famous for its cures.

Usk Castle

Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of…

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Llanthony Priory

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded…

Church of St Stephen & St Tathan

This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

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

Craft Renaissance Gallery

Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a…

Pentwyn Farm

Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of…

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for…

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

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

Amazing Alpacas

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

Growing in the Border

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

Magor Church

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.

New Grove View (Roger James)

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

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

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
Young people laughing together outside

A fun and engaging week for all young people interested in developing creative work, telling their…

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22nd July 2025-25th July 2025
Chepstow Castle

Visit Chepstow Castle and learn all about chainmail.

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22nd July 2025
Gin Making Experience

Make your own gin at the award winning Silver Circle Distillery in the heart of the beautiful Wye…

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23rd July 2025

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30th July 2025-31st August 2025
Caldicot Castle

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

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23rd July 2025

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27th August 2025

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24th September 2025
People belaying rock climbers

Rock climbing taster session

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23rd July 2025

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13th August 2025
Macbeth

Enjoy live outdoor theatre at Caldicot Castle with the Duke Theatre Company's performance of…

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23rd July 2025
Nature Trail

Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our nature-based activity sessions…

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23rd July 2025-6th August 2025

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20th August 2025-27th August 2025
Arts & Crafts

Get crafty at Chepstow Castle with our Make and Take day. Children can make something to play with…

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23rd July 2025

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30th July 2025

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6th August 2025

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13th August 2025

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20th August 2025

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27th August 2025
Man abseiling over edge of cliff

Abseiling adventure in the Usk Valley

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23rd 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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23rd July 2025-27th July 2025

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30th July 2025-3rd August 2025

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6th August 2025-10th August 2025

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13th August 2025-17th August 2025

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20th August 2025-24th August 2025

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27th August 2025-31st August 2025

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3rd September 2025-7th September 2025

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10th September 2025-14th September 2025
Twelfth night

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Tintern Abbey for a live production of Twelfth Night.

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24th July 2025
2 people shooting bows

Archery taster sessions in Monmouth

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24th July 2025

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7th August 2025

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26th August 2025
Abergavenny Market

Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month from 9-12pm. This vibrant…

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24th July 2025

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28th August 2025

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25th September 2025

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23rd October 2025

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27th November 2025
Street Food Fridays

Every Friday at Humble by Nature enjoy an evening of great food from Orchard Kitchen and drinks…

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25th July 2025-29th August 2025

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12th September 2025

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26th September 2025
Frosty Llwyn Celyn

The Landmark Trust are opening historic Grade-I listed house, Llwyn Celyn in the Black Mountains…

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25th July 2025-27th July 2025
Rum & Reggae Racenight

Be apart of the ultimate summer evening in South Wales. With Caribbean music and food, you'll be…

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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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25th July 2025

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1st August 2025

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8th August 2025

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15th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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29th August 2025
Nature Trail

Let your children become Little Explorer's with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot…

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25th July 2025

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8th August 2025

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22nd August 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)

25th July 2025-27th July 2025
garden with buddha

A weekend retreat where we will explore the transformative power of the six perfections (aka…

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25th July 2025-27th July 2025
Swimming

Free swim sessions for Age 7 - 14 at Llandegfedd Lake

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25th July 2025
White Castle Vineyard

Experience the award winning White Castle Vineyard with a Deluxe Guided Vineyard Tour led by Robb…

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25th July 2025

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29th August 2025

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26th September 2025
Mamma Mia ExtrABBAganza

Enjoy three nights of fantastic outdoor cinema at Caldicot Castle this summer with Queen, Mamma Mia…

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25th July 2025-27th July 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Three Castles Caravan Park

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

PODS EXTERIOR

Stay at one of our secluded woodland lodges in the grounds of The Crown at Pantygelli.

Cwrt Bleddyn

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Back of house

Old Hendre is a working farm with high quality accommodation for active people. The modern…

Church Farm Guest House

A spacious and homely 16thC former farmhouse (grade II listed) with oak beams and inglenook…

The Beaufort

Enjoy a blend of history and modernity in this 4 star inn now noted for its excellent…

Beacon Park Cottages

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

Little Barn Usk

Delightfully converted barn for 2 people - set in its own private garden with beautiful views.

Glentrothy Old Stable

Glentrothy Old Stables Cottage is situated in a very peaceful position on the lovely Glentrothy…

Wonderful views

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

The Old Rectory

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

Dorlands Exterior

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

Trevyr Barn

Trevyr Barn offers 5 star luxury holiday accommodation for 6-7 in a recently converted stone barn…

Crown Cottage Cadw

This lovely cottage is located within storming distance of historic White Castle, but has its own…

Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

Llanthony Court Castaway

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

The Lychgate

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

The King's Head Monmouth

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

Whitehill Farm

Breakfast in two rooms with private facilities on a working farm in South Wales (near Monmouth).…

The Bell at Skenfrith

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

Coach & Horses Caerwent

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

Blossom Touring Park

Blossom Holiday Park is an exciting new development set in a south facing pear and plum orchard…

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

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