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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 July 202531st Aug 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 20252nd Nov 2025
  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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    Castle

    Address

    Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

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

    Add Skenfrith Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  2. 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

  3. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Church of St Nicholas, Trellech, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PZ

    Telephone

    01600 860662

    Monmouth

    St Nicholas' Church in Trellech is an historic site in the heart of the Wye Valley between Monmouth & Chepstow.

    Add Church of St Nicholas, Trellech to your Itinerary

  4. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St David's Church, Llangeview, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NF

    Telephone

    0204 520 4458

    Usk

    Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a wealth of 18th-century woodwork

    Add St David's Church, Llangeview to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SZ

    Tintern

    Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible reminder of Tintern’s industrial past. This bridge serves as the first crossing point on the River Wye north of Chepstow and is a crucial link to…

    Add Tintern Wireworks Bridge to your Itinerary

  6. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Magor Square, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3LY

    Magor

    Also known as Magor Mansion, the Procurator's House is the ruined remains of a mansion situated next to St. Mary's Church in Magor.

    Add Magor Procurator House to your Itinerary

  7. 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

  8. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Forge Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TS

    Telephone

    01633 644850

    Tintern

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

    Add Abbey Tintern Furnace to your Itinerary

  9. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    The Grange to Llanvolda Road, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5NG

    Monmouth

    A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.

    Add St Cadoc's Church to your Itinerary

  10. 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

  11. Tourism For All

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    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Centre

    Address

    Old Station Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

    Telephone

    01291 689566

    Tintern

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.

    Add Old Station Tintern to your Itinerary

  12. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Bridget's Church Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

    Telephone

    01873 821405

    Abergavenny

    St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through many centuries. This is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Monmouthshire.

    Add St Bridget's Church Skenfrith to your Itinerary

  13. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Penallt Old Church, Penallt, The Rhadyr, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

    Telephone

    07495 445807

    The Rhadyr, Monmouth

    Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for those who rarely worship in it. Visible from miles around it is a spiritual refuge for the local parishioners and the many who use the footpaths that…

    Add Penallt Old Church to your Itinerary

  14. Type

    Type:

    Historic House

    Address

    58 Monmow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EN

    Telephone

    01600 712031

    Monmouth

    Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style, dating from 1752. Street facade remodelled in Georgian style (date unknown). Many original features, including fine staircase.

    Add Cornwall House to your Itinerary

  15. 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

  16. Tourism For All

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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

  17. 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

  18. Tourism For All

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    Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    White Castle, Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UD

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    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.

    Add White Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  19. 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

  20. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Llandogo Road, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

    Trellech

    A medieval well famous for its cures.

    Add The Virtuous Well to your Itinerary

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