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@shirls_lawton Punchbowl

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

The Dell Vineyard 2

The Dell Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard near Raglan selling award-winning wine.

Castle Meadows

In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside…

St Peter's Church Dixton

St. Peter's Church in Dixton, on the outskirts of Monmouth along the River Wye.

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

Monmouth Savoy

The Monmouth Savoy is a listed building that has been a centre of community life and entertainment…

Whitestone Picnic Site

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

Usk Rural Life Museum

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

Warren Slade

Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at…

Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

Gwernesney Church Andy Marshall

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

New Grove View (Roger James)

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

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

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.

Abbey Tintern Furnace

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

Pentwyn Farm

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

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

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

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

Church of St Nicholas Grosmont

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

Penallt Church

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

Monmouth Methodist Church

Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.

Wentwood Forest

Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

Goytre Wharf

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

Nant Y Bedd Garden

Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

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

Bands on the Bandstand

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31st May 2026-30th August 2026
Nant Y Bedd Garden

Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black…

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4th June 2026-31st July 2026
ART TRAIL
4–12 July 2026
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire. 

55 studios free to visit – each open every day from 10–3 at least

ART TRAIL - 55 studios free to visit, each open every day from 10–3 at least

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-12th July 2026
Folk on the lawn abbey mill, tintern 9th -12th July 2026

Four days of music, spoken word, interviews, discussion panels and art on the banks of the Wye in…

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Season

9th July 2026-12th July 2026
Into The Woods Festival UK  ariel shot looking down of field of green grass and woods and festival tents and people

The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will play host to 3000 pilgrims for our 9th…

Openings

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10th July 2026-11th July 2026
Chepstow Many Worlds, Fancy dress adventure trail festival, saturday 11th July 2026, 10am - 5pm chepstow town centre all day events

Many Worlds, Fancy Dress Adventure Trail Festival, Celebrating Diversity and Daftness.

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Stool Making course woodworking near Usk Monmouthshire in woodlands

Green woodworking courses near Bristol, Cardiff and Newport

Openings

Coffee Table / Small bench

11th July 2026-12th July 2026

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
orchestra performs in church

'Songs of Summer' concert, Saturday 11 July 2026, 7.30pm. Presented by The Royal Forest of Dean…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Highfields Farm

Discover over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an…

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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026
Birch Tree Well

Visit Birch Tree Well garden.

Openings

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12th July 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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12th July 2026

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9th August 2026

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13th September 2026

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11th October 2026

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8th November 2026

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13th December 2026
Big Love Festival

Big Love is the small festival with a BIG heart! Completely independent and home grown in the most…

Openings

Season

16th July 2026-19th July 2026
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Celtic Manor Resort dance classes shows strictly come dancing professionals Aljaz , Janette  Amy Do

If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-19th July 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.

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17th July 2026

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24th July 2026

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31st July 2026

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7th August 2026

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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
Dubs at the Castle

Dubs at the Castle is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts. This…

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-19th July 2026
Lord Chamberlain Othello

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

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
The Talking Pictures Festival of Film and TV

Kiki Dee heads a star-studded bill as Talking Pictures TV returns to the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Animated historical cartoon characters -

Magic open-air theatre for all the family at Abergavenny Castle this summer!

Openings

Season

18th July 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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18th July 2026

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25th July 2026

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1st August 2026

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19th September 2026

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17th October 2026

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29th December 2026

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30th December 2026
Silver Circle Gourmet Gatherings

In partnership with Silver Circle Distillery, join Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings on a wild…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026
Falcon at Chepstow Castle

Discover the ancient tradition of falconry at Chepstow Castle

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-19th July 2026
View over South Gardens, Veddw

Open days for Veddw House Garden.

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19th July 2026

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2nd August 2026

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16th August 2026

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6th September 2026

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20th September 2026
She'Koyokh

She'Koyokh (Yiddish word meaning "nice one") are a seven piece, virtuosic, prize-winning band…

Openings

Season

19th July 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Penylan Farm

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

The Willows Double Bedroom

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

High View Barn

Brand new conversion of 300 year old barn.The perfect romantic getaway for a couple (or couple with…

Long Barn - View from Patio

Long Barn is a beautifully Converted Stone Barn above the Wye Valley, Monmouth with great views…

Photos of Outside the Cottages

Situated 2.5 miles from Abergavenny on small farm for people who want somewhere special. Peace and…

Old Schoolhouse

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

The Coach House

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

The Old Rectory

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

Pen Y Dre Farm

Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

Big Red Wylde Things

Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

The Guest House

A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny’s Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny, the…

Bar

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

Monmouth Premier Inn

Budget Hotel in Monmouth

Harvest Home Countryside

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

Monastery

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

The Riverside Hotel

In the heart of the Wye Valley, The Riverside Hotel is a family run business, situated by the new…

Dorlands Exterior

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

Highlands Cottage

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

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…

Welsh Gatehouse

The Welsh Gatehouse is a luxury, award winning period property suitable for only two people. This…

Lake House Decking

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

Road House Narrowboats

Come and experience the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal on one of our five narrowboats. …

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