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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 Rural Life Museum

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

    Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

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

    Birch Tree Well

    Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and…

    Black Rock Picnic Site

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

    Highfields Farm

    This is a garden defined by its plants. There are over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely…

    St Cadoc's Penrhos

    St. Cadoc's Church in Penrhos is a Grade II* listed church near Raglan, Monmouthshire

    St. Cadoc's Church

    A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

    Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

    Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the…

    Kingstone Brewery

    At Kingstone Brewery, our passion is real beer. Uncompromised by the inflexibility of modern…

    St Mary's Priory and Tithe Barn

    St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one…

    Woodhaven

    A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of ⅔ of an…

    Old Station Tintern sign

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

    couple enjoy walking through  Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands with bluebells

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

    St. Mary's Chepstow

    St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is…

    Sugar Loaf Vineyards in abergavenny countryside

    Welcome to Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Our wines have achieved Quality Status from the European Wine…

    Virtuous Well

    A medieval well famous for its cures.

    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…

    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…

    Brockwells Meadows nature reserve

    Brockwells Meadows is a beautiful 5-hectare spot in the south of Monmouthshire which springs to…

    springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

    Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

    Raglan Castle

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

    @em_wales Skirrid Fawr

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

    Skenfrith Castle

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

    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…

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    24th May 2026-13th September 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
    gwent wildlife trust meadow in monmouthshire / gwent showing flowers and butterflys

    Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to celebrate this magnificent reserve with a picnic in the meadow: learn…

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    9th June 2026
    small hand microscope looks at orchid in monmouthshire meadows

    Following on from Gwent Wildlife Trust beginner’s course on Wednesday, 3rd June, Andy Karran will…

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    9th June 2026
    The Green

    Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial…

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    11th June 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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    Voices Rising concert poster st mary's priory church monmouth, concert

    Hosted by Sing out Strong, the concert features two Herefordshire choirs;

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    13th June 2026
    Jubilant Jam

    Jubilant Jam Making

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    Falcon in display at Tintern Abbey

    Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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    Falcon at Chepstow Castle

    Raptor Wales join us at Raglan Castle with their birds of prey.  

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    Visitor enjoying the Monmouth Bee Festival

    Join Bees for Development on Saturday 13 June for the annual Monmouth Bee Festival 2026, a vibrant…

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    13th June 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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    14th June 2026

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    Rachel Podger, violin

    World-renowned period violinist, Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque take the resurgence of the Arts…

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    14th June 2026
    Highfields Farm

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

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    Jules Hudson: Wild at Heart portrait of man in field wearing country outdoor clothing

    An intimate evening with Jules Hudson discussing his new book 'Wild at Heart', career highlights,…

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    19th June 2026
    SILVER CIRCLE
WYE VALLEY
MIDSOMMAR

An afternoon of summer celebration & Nordic folklore
With Swedish maypole, flower crowns, traditional Midsommar lu

    Join us at Silver Circle Distillery for for an afternoon of midsummer ritual, folklore, aquavit and…

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    20th June 2026
    music score

    Step back in time and experience the magical melodies of the medieval era, with musicians Marco…

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    20th June 2026
    Monmouthshire Vintage & Classic Car Show 11th red sports car

    Vintage & Classic Car Show, 300+ Vehicles. All Proceeds to Charity.

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    20th June 2026
    Sugar Loaf Vineyards - Wine and Cheese Evening

    A wine & cheese evening in collaboration with The Cheese Connection. 

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    20th June 2026
    White Castle

    Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome (in association with Monmouthshire Countryside) on a delightful 5…

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    20th June 2026
    Poster advertising a community workshop in Abergavenny. The left side has a green background with white text reading: “Abergavenny Community Learning,

    Willow Weaving Workshops, where you will make your own Dragonfly, Heart and Flower

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    23rd June 2026
    Caldicot Castle

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

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    Bench making green woodworking course in woodlands near Usk Monmouthshire

    Come to our outdoor workshop nestled in the woods and learn traditional woodworking skills using…

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    Pole Lathe Turning

    25th June 2026

    Spoon Carving

    26th June 2026

    Spatula Making Evening

    9th July 2026

    Coffee Table / Small bench

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    Stool Making (2 days)

    15th August 2026-16th August 2026

    Build your Own Shavehorse

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    Coffee Table / Small Bench

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    Abergavenny Market

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

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    Accommodation Highlights

    Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

    Self catered single storey holiday rental perched above the River Wye within walking distance of…

    Cromwell's Hideaway

    Hi we are Karen and Dave and we would like to welcome you to Cromwell’s Hideaway, it is our piece…

    Dorlands Exterior

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

    Red Sky at Night Campsite

    Red Sky at Night Campsite is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life…

    Flagstone Open Fire

    Flagstone Cottage is a perfect holiday cottage for two and also spacious enough for a small family.…

    Glen Trothy Caravan Park

    Quiet level park in beautiful countryside setting on edge of Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.…

    Newbridge on Usk

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

    Abergavenny Hotel

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

    The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

    The Sugar Loaf at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

    Glen Yr Afon

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

    Raglan Lodge

    Conveniently situated on the north-bound side of A40 in Monmouth; the historic county town of…

    Swanmeadow Holiday Cottages

    A warm welcome awaits you at our farm Holiday Cottages that are part of Panty-goitre farm, a…

    The Riverside Hotel

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

    Ty Gardd

    Great House Hideaways offers two unique cabins in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside near…

    Blossom Touring Park

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

    Wye Valley Hotel

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

    Pwll Du Adventure Centre

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

    Middle Ninfa

    Are you a family or activity group looking for a friendly/comfortable/quiet Bunkhouse/Cottage for…

    Incline Cottage

    Incline Cottage is a romanic larch-clad cottage with a wooded background and canal sde terrace.…

    Big Red Wylde Things

    Experience another era in this 1987 Bluebird American school bus.

    The Beaufort

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

    The Stable Triley Court

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

    Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

    Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

    River's Edge Pitch

    Welcome to the River's Edge Holiday Park near Abergavenny on the edge of the Black Mountains.

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