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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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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

    Usk Castle

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

    Gallery at Home

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

    Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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

    Usk Rural Life Museum

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

    Treowen Manor

    A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most…

    Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

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

    Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

    Monmouth Castle

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

    Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

    Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

    High Glanau

    High Glanau Manor is one of Wales' finest Arts and Crafts houses, set in twelve acres of fine…

    Parva Vineyard

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

    Black Rock Picnic Site

    Black Rock Picnic Site is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the…

    Wye Valley Arts Centre

    The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring…

    Melville Centre

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

    Natural Resources Wales sign post pointing to trails, Manor Brook Leap and Manor Wood Walk

    Manor Wood is on the edge of a quiet village on the eastern side of the Wye Valley.

    Amazing Alpacas

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

    Cute Farm Experience

    Private Tailor Made Farm Experiences in Monmouthshire with friendly, cute animals! Private…

    @shirls_lawton Punchbowl

    The Punchbowl is a beautiful nature spot on the eastern flank of the Blorenge mountain, overlooking…

    Veddw by Callum Baker

    Located deep in the heart of Monmouthshire, Veddw House Garden has been created through more than…

    Goodrich castle

    Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the…

    Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

    Walking down the Sugarloaf

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

    Llanover Garden

    A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

    lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

    Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

    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

    Season

    24th April 2026-18th September 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
    A female singer closes her eyes and sings into the microphone, surrounded by text promoting her live gig

    Multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter and saxophonist performs a live show encompassing her own…

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    Season

    2nd May 2026
    The Dell Vineyard field of vines

    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
    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
    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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    Season

    2nd May 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
    Abergavenny artisan Markets

    Abergavenny Artisan Markets Showcasing local makers, food producers, artists, florists,…

    Openings

    Season

    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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    Season

    3rd May 2026-5th 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…

    Openings

    Season

    3rd 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
    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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    Season

    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

    Openings

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    8th May 2026
    musical instruments wooden

    Performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

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    9th May 2026-10th 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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    30th December 2026
    A woman photographing a butterfly - a film flyer for Searching for Satyrus

    A woman's quest to reconnect with her late father through a rare butterfly becomes an unexpected…

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2026
    Glebe House

    Visit Glebe House garden.

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    Season

    9th May 2026-10th May 2026
    charming willow obelisk made by hand in Catbrook Chepstow, placed in garden with mature trees

    Learn to make a willow obelisk suitable for your garden climbers like sweet peas and take it home!…

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2026
    Sarah Waycott and Olivia Dance

    Sarah and Olivia present a programme in two halves exploring a French-American connection in music.

    Openings

    Season

    10th May 2026
    crafts market April - December 2nd sunday of the month 10 - 4pm abergavenny market hall monmouthshire

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

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    10th May 2026

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    14th June 2026

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    Morris Minor Branch Rally

    Come along to Caldicot Castle and see over 230 classic cars, including (of course) many Morris…

    Openings

    Season

    10th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    The Brambles

    Self catering in Monmouth.

    Caban Bryn Arw

    A stunning shepherd's hut nestled in the Black Mountains of South Wales.

    Stone Rock Lodge

    Stone Rock Lodge has twelve nature inspired en-suite bedrooms offered as Economy Double, Standard…

    View from Caer Llan

    Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

    Little Barn Usk

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

    Monastery

    Capel-y-ffin Monastery; self-catering accomodation high up in the beautiful Llanthony Valley.

    Glen View Holiday Lodge

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

    Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite

    Our Monmouth campsite is set in the beautiful border countryside of England and Wales overlooking…

    Royal George Tintern

    The Royal George is an award winning hotel in the picturesque village of Tintern. This Wye Valley…

    Wood Cottage

    Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

    Abergavenny Hotel

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

    The Stable Triley Court

    Triley Court Cottages is made up of two newly renovated stables, Golwg Y Mynydd and The Stable. 

    Tŷ Magor

    With comfortable rooms and easy check-in, good WiFi, and great coffee, Tŷ Magor has just what you…

    The Granary

    Situated on a working dairy farm, the Granary is in a very peaceful rural location yet only five…

    The Old Rectory

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

    Old Schoolhouse

    Built in 1877 and recently lovingly restored, this charming example of a Victorian headmaster’s…

    The Chickenshed

    Great architecture, clean design and fine views over the Monmouthshire countryside combine in a…

    Lake House Decking

    Welcome to our new luxury self-catering holiday home. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a…

    Cwrt Bleddyn

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

    Dorlands Exterior

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

    Wharfinger's Cottage

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

    Bridge caravan Site

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

    Castle Narrowboats

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

    Coach & Horses Caerwent

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

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