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Things To Do Highlights

Cefn Ila by Tom Maloney

A wood set in the rolling Welsh countryside and surrounded by a wider landscape of small woodlands…

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

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

St. Cadoc's Church

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

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…

Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

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

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

The Lonely Shepherd Viewpoint

Also known as the 'Peaky Stone', The Lonely Shepherd is a standing stone in the north-west of…

Magor Procurator's House

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

Hive Mind

We are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley,…

Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for…

Rogiet Countryside Park

A free entry countryside park on the Gwent Levels, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Service.

Tintern Abbey

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

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…

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

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

Abergavenny Community Orchard

Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

Bumble Netti & Dexter in Chepstow Park Woods

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

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest…

Sugarloaf Vineyard

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…

Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

Pentwyn Farm

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

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

View of the Library Garden

This is our annual plant sale to help raise funds for this community garden next to Chepstow Library

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16th May 2025
Monmouth May Fair

Funfair rides in Monmouth.

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16th May 2025-18th May 2025
Music

Head to Chepstow Castle and listen to medieval music, played on the authetic instruments.

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17th May 2025
Bloody Mary

Join Silver Circle Distillery in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley for the Ultimate Bloody Mary…

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17th May 2025

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15th June 2025
Guided walk Monmouthshire Countryside Access team

On this 7 mile (11.25km) walk you will follow the Honddu River to Pandy before walking a section of…

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17th May 2025
Chepstow Castle

Learn all about traditional and contemporary bookbinding at Chepstow Castle with bookbinder Kate…

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17th May 2025
Foraging Black Rock

Enjoy a fun day of weaving, foraging and wild food with Gourmet Gatherings at Black Rock Picnic…

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17th May 2025
Fermented pineapple drink tepache

Discover how to make your very own fermented tea drink (kombucha!) at home

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18th May 2025
Nelson Gardens

Enjoy five very different gardens on this special Open Gardens event in Monmouth.

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18th May 2025
Abergavenny Baker Kitchen

Learn the fundamental principles of how to bake with yeast, knead dough to develop the gluten, and…

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20th May 2025
Night Market

A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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22nd May 2025

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27th November 2025
Image Credit: Chris Athanasiou

Hay Festival Wales 2024 will take place 23rd May - 2nd June 2024 featuring some of the world’s…

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22nd May 2025-1st June 2025
Balter Festival. Photographer - James Bridle

Balter Festival is a full on festival experience, expect to see outlandish walkabout and sideshow…

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22nd May 2025-25th May 2025
Abergavenny Market

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

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22nd May 2025

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26th June 2025

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28th August 2025

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27th November 2025
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Will you survive the night—or silence others before they silence you?

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23rd May 2025
Big Banquet

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

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23rd May 2025-26th May 2025
Devauden Festival

The Devauden Festival has been running since 2010 and is a family friendly event set in the heart…

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23rd May 2025-25th May 2025
the quartet

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing at St Mary's Priory, Chepstow, with quartet…

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23rd May 2025
Captain Brown Dell

Visit The Dell Vineyard for a Saturday pop-up with Captain Brown's Pizza.

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24th May 2025
Chepstow Castle

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

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24th May 2025-1st June 2025
Re-enactors

Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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24th May 2025-26th May 2025
Herbs

Visit Caerwent Roman Town for a fascinating trip into the past as we find out about the herbs our…

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24th May 2025
Group of people inside cave with headlamps

Caving adventure session in the Black Mountains

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24th May 2025

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13th August 2025
Knight Chepstow

Meet a medieval knight at Chepstow Castle as he prepares to go on war with Edward III. Learn about…

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24th May 2025-25th May 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Goose & Cuckoo

The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

The Brambles

Self catering in Monmouth.

The Three Tuns

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

Highlands Cottage

Charming converted stone stables. Set in an orchard, with stunning views. Close to the River…

Night Sky

Small friendly site with a shower and toilet block. the nearest shop and pub is only 300yds away in…

Wye Valley Hotel

The Wye Valley Hotel is a small, friendly, family-run country inn sited in Tintern – a charming…

The Three Salmons

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

Abergavenny Premier Inn

Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

Back of house

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Anne's Retreat

Complete seclusion & unparalleled luxury in a charming shepherd's hut. Anne’s Retreat is truly…

Ty'r Pwll

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

Abergavenny Hotel

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

Yew Tree Barn Exterior

Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

Penhein Glamping

Welcome to Penhein – a multi award winning, family-run farm and glampsite in beautiful South Wales.

Robin's Barn

Situated in an idyllic, rural setting in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2 bedroom…

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

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

Whitehill Farm

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

Llwyn Celyn

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

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…

The Willows Double Bedroom

The Willows is a quiet country house tucked away at the end of a small private hamlet, situated…

Beacon Park Cottages

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

Mistletoe Cottage

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

Garn-Y-Skirrid

Garn-y Skirrid is a newly built eco-friendly 4 person bunkhouse on the edge of the Brecon Beacons…

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