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  1. Raglan Castle
    Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89. Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  2. Chepstow Castle
    Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
    1. 1st Nov 202531st Dec 2025
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  3. Abergavenny Castle
    Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of Abergavenny Castle are open every day 11am - 4pm except for a two week period over Christmas and New Year. We look forward to welcoming you!
    1. 15th Feb 202531st Dec 2025
  4. Caldicot Castle
    Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. Entry is free.
    1. 1st Apr 20262nd Nov 2026
  5. Usk Castle
    Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  6. Monmouth Castle
    Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  7. Grosmont Castle
    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  8. Skenfrith Castle
    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  9. White Castle
    Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025

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  1. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Partrishow, Abergavenny, Powys, NP7 7LP

    Abergavenny

    St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.

    Add Church of St Issui, Partrishow to your Itinerary

  2. Type

    Type:

    Heritage Centre

    Address

    Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

    Telephone

    01633 880494

    Caldicot

    The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy this last remaining welsh severn estuary salmon fishery which can be watched quite safely from the picnic site.

    Add Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishery to your Itinerary

  3. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3UP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    Caldicot

    Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of Henry Jones, the inventor of self-raising flour.

    Managed by the Friends of Friendless Churches.

    Add St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet to your Itinerary

  4. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Tintern Abbey, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    Tintern

    Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.

    Add Tintern Abbey (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy, Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NS

    Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Add St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy to your Itinerary

  6. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Llanfair Kilgeddin, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BG

    Telephone

    0204 520 4458

    Abergavenny

    Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the earlier fabric – such as the 15th-century rood-screen, stained glass and tracery.

    Add St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Coed Y Bwnydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1JS

    Telephone

    01874625515

    Usk

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with a history of human involvement stretching back more than 2,000 years.

    Add Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands to your Itinerary

  8. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Michael and All Angels', Chepstow Road, Gwernesney, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    Gwernesney, Usk

    This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest bells in Monmouthshire.

    Add St Michael and All Angels', Gwernesney to your Itinerary

  9. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF

    Telephone

    01600 719241

    Monmouth

    The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing proudly atop a prominent hill.

    Add The Kymin to your Itinerary

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    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Shire Hall, Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY

    Telephone

    01600 775257

    Monmouth

    Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales. It is a Grade I listed, classically designed building in Agincourt Square at the top of Monnow Street.

    Add Shire Hall Museum, Monmouth to your Itinerary

  11. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Mary's Priory, Upper Church St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HU

    Telephone

    01594 530080

    Chepstow

    St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is open each day as a blessing to the community. Please feel free to enter and just be.

    Add St. Mary's Priory, Chepstow to your Itinerary

  12. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St. Arvan's Church, Church Lane, St Arvans,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EU

    Telephone

    01291 622064

    St Arvans,, Chepstow

    Medieval parish church of potential ninth century Celtic origin, named after the 9th century hermit St. Arvan.

    Add St. Arvan's Church to your Itinerary

  13. Type

    Type:

    Religious Site

    Address

    Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SF

    Tintern

    The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served the Parish of Chapel Hill at the southern end of Tintern.

    Add St. Mary's Church to your Itinerary

  14. Type

    Type:

    Historic House

    Address

    Llanvihangel Court, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8DH

    Telephone

    07806 768 788

    Abergavenny

    Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.

    Add Llanvihangel Court to your Itinerary

  15. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Monnow Gate and Bridge, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EG

    Telephone

    01600 775257

    Monmouth

    Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower still standing in place.

    Add Monnow Gate and Bridge to your Itinerary

  16. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Church of St Stephen & St Tathan, Pound Lane, Caerwent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AY

    Telephone

    07813 264429

    Caerwent, Caldicot

    This is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

    Add Church of St Stephen & St Tathan to your Itinerary

  17. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St. Mary's Priory Church, Monk Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NX

    Monmouth

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

    Add St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth to your Itinerary

  18. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Goodrich, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY

    Telephone

    01600 890538

    Ross-On-Wye

    Come and relive the turbulent history of Goodrich Castle with our free audio and then climb to the battlements for breathtaking views over the Wye Valley. Finally, enjoy a selection of homemade drinks and snacks in the castle café.

    Add Goodrich Castle to your Itinerary

  19. Type

    Type:

    Prehistoric Site

    Address

    Chepstow Road, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

    Trellech

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

    Add Harold's Stones to your Itinerary

  20. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Grosmont, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.

    Add Grosmont Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

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