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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

    Raglan Castle

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

    Abbey Mill

    Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill…

    Old Station Tintern

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

    Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

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

    Melville Centre

    The Melville Centre for the Arts is a community venue with a focus on the performing Arts. The…

    Usk Rural Life Museum

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

    Whitestone Picnic Site

    Whitestone lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy…

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Goytre Wharf

    Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and…

    Growing in the Border

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

    Beacon Hill Bluebells

    Beacon Hill is a peaceful woodland on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape, with stunning…

    @itkapp Cleddon Shoots

    Cleddon Shoots is a beautiful part of the Wye Valley above the village of Llandogo, with great…

    Borough Theatre

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

    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

    The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

    Penallt Church

    Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and…

    Wyeswood Common (Lauri Maclean)

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

    Llanthony Priory

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

    Beacon Park Cottages

    Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the…

    Monmouth Castle

    Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall…

    Chepstow Old Wye Bridge

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

    Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

    This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest…

    Amazing Alpacas

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

    Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    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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    24th April 2026-18th September 2026
    High Glanau

    Important Arts and Crafts garden open for charity.

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    26th April 2026
    Crafty Pickle

    Discover how to make your very own krauts and kimchi, giving you the confidence and knowledge you…

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    26th April 2026
    show

    Come and see an array of classic cars on show at Chepstow Racecourse.

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    26th April 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    29th April 2026

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    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk…

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    30th April 2026
    inside Abergavenny Town hall during street food market, art hangs from roof and stalls full of food producers

    A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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    30th April 2026

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    17th December 2026
    Autumn dovecote

    Open Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.

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    1st 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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    1st May 2026-4th May 2026

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    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Chris Gardner

    Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle.

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    1st May 2026

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    7th November 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Enjoy medieval displays, have-a-go archery and sword school at Chepstow Castle.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
    Re-enactors

    Enjoy an interactive introduction to medieval life at Tintern Abbey.

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    2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

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    6th June 2026-7th June 2026
    The Boat inn Penallt evening night scene people drinking outside with lights and party atmosphere in monmouth

    Rock the Boat returns this May! Come and support our incredible lineup of acts amidst stunning…

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    2nd May 2026

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    3rd May 2026
    2 May
12-6pm
The Mex.co
The DeriHeirs Live Music 2pm

    Visit The Dell Vineyard on the first Saturday of every month for a vineyard pop up with fantastic…

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    12:00 - 18:00

    2nd May 2026
    Border Counties Vintage Club

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam this May in Monmouth with the Border Counties Steam and…

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    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    Photograph of people, puppets and flags walking down Monmouth high street during Wye Valley River Festival

    The Wye Valley River Festival this May to bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth! …

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    2nd May 2026
    Abergavenny music festival in Abergavenny Castle night scene with band and crowd

    Enjoy a fantastic day of music at AM Fest! A great day out for all the family with 2 stages and…

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    3rd May 2026
    South Wales Car Festival

    Join the premier celebration of cars at Chepstow Racecourse with the South Wales Car Festival 2026.

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    3rd May 2026-5th May 2026
    magor town shops and paths

    Come to Magor Square and enjoy the annual Magor May Fayre. There'll be treats, drinks, homemade…

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    4th May 2026
    Monlife abergavenny markets, toys and teddy

    Come along and join us for another great family day out at the Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2026.…

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    4th May 2026
    White Castle Vineyard view of vines

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

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    Italian Evening

    7th May 2026

    Let's celebrate Welsh Wine Week

    4th June 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    23rd July 2026

    Live Fire Kitchen

    20th August 2026

    Tapas Evening

    17th September 2026
    the band

    Swing from Paris: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music

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    8th May 2026
    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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    9th May 2026

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    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Glen Yr Afon

    On the edge of this delightful old market town, Glen Yr Afon, a unique Victorian villa, offers all…

    The Coach House

    The Coach House offers self catering accommodation within the tranquil grounds of Lam Rim Buddhist…

    Newbridge on Usk

    An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few…

    Birdsong Cottage

    Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

    Hidden Valley Yurts

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

    Monmouth Caravan Park

    Family run park 5 minutes walking distance from town. Best run park in area..

    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…

    Little Barn Usk

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

    Coach & Horses Caerwent

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

    The Hafod

    Llwyn-on Hafod is situated near Hay-on-Wye on a small Welsh farm-holding of 50 acres of pasture,…

    Spring cottage

    Restored character cottage in Wye Valley. Set within extensive woodlands and garden featuring two…

    Maes Y Berllan

    Converted barn from 18thC on a working farm. Situated in the Usk Valley. We have our own stretch of…

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    Top Barn

    Top Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn with amazing views in a secluded setting.

    Penylan Farm

    Situated in the heart of Monmouthshire on a working farm which was originally part of the Rolls…

    Box Barn Raglan accommodation showing decking area and barn is sunshine in monmouthshire rural location

    Box Barn offers a distinctive holiday rental experience in Monmouthshire, perfect for…

    Garn-Y-Skirrid

    Garn-y Skirrid Cabin is a wooden cabin for 1 or 2 people (two single beds that can be pulled…

    Church Hill Farm

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

    Whitehill Farm

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

    Kingstone Brewery Hop Garden

    The Hop Garden at Kingstone Brewery in Tintern, is a unique glamping site which provides six…

    Smithy's Bunkhouse

    Smithy's Bunkhouse is situated on a working hill farm in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon…

    Abergavenny Hotel

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

    Parva Farmhouse

    Old stone 17th C. farmhouse offering superb views of the River Wye and Valley. Cosy, informal…

    Pwll Du Adventure Centre

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

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