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If it's castles you're after, you're in luck. We have nine dotted across our rolling countryside at Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Grosmont, Monmouth, Raglan, Skenfrith, Usk and White Castle. (Reminders of the area's past turmoil and fiercely contested border location).

There are plenty of other historic buildings and sites. Not least the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey or Llanthony Priory or the restored Shire Hall in Monmouth, scene of the infamous Chartist trial of 1839. Or Monnow Gate & Bridge in Monmouth, the only remaining medieval fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower still standing. Or Caerwent Roman Town, which was founded in 75AD and later became the largest centre of civilian population in Roman Wales.

Look out for hidden gems like Llanvihangel Court, which Charles 1 reputedly used as a hideaway during the Civil War.

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Raglan Castle (Cadw)

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.
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Chepstow Castle (Cadw)

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.
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Abergavenny Museum and 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
Caldicot Castle and Country Park

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.
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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.
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Monmouth Castle (Cadw)

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.
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Grosmont Castle (Cadw)

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

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

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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Abbey Tintern Furnace

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Forge Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TS

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Tintern

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

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT

Telephone
03000 252239

raglancastle@gov.wales

Raglan

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.
Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishery

Type

Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

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

Telephone
01633 880494

lavenets4wales@msn.com

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.
Skenfrith Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

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

Type

Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

Old Station Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 689566

oldstationtintern@monmouthshire.gov.uk

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.
Penallt Old Church

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…
St. Mary's Church

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.
St. Mary's Church, Magor

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Magor Square, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3LY

Telephone
01633 882266

netherwentchurches@gmail.com

Magor

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.
Caerwent Roman Town

Type

Type:

Roman Remains

Address

Caerwent, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5BA

Telephone
01443 336000

cadw@gov.wales

Caerwent

An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.
Clydach Ironworks and picnic site

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Clydach Recreation Ground, Quarry Road, Clydach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 0LR

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Clydach, Abergavenny

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a picnic area on site.
Monmouth Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Monmouth

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.
St Cadoc's Church, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel

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.
St. Mary's Priory

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St. Mary's Priory, St Mary's Priory Centre, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5ND

Telephone
01873 858787

manager@stmarys-priory.org

Monk Street, Abergavenny

St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one of the largest and finest parish churches in Wales.
Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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…
St. Mary's Priory, Chepstow

Type

Type:

Church

Address

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

Telephone
01594 530080

hillnoramay@aol.com

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.
Church of St Issui, Partrishow

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.
Bigsweir Bridge

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

A466, Bigsweir, Monmouthshire, NP25 4TS

Bigsweir

Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England (Gloucestershire) on the A466 Wye Valley road between Chepstow and Monmouth.
Llanvihangel Court

Type

Type:

Historic House

Address

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

Telephone
07806 768 788

Enquiries@llanvihangelcourt.com

Abergavenny

Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth

Type

Type:

Church

Address

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

monmouthparishsecretary@gmail.com

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.
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Caldicot Castle and Country Park

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Caldicot Castle, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU

Telephone
01291 420241

caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caldicot

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.