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Things To Do Highlights

Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit

One of the most spectacular views in the Wye Valley, Devil's Pulpit looks over Tintern Abbey & the…

Llanover Garden

A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

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

Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

Described by many as being the Wye Valley's 'hidden gem.' An absolute must see for garden and art…

Castle Meadows

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

Monmouth Methodist Church

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

@robertmintonphotography St Marys Tintern

The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served…

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

Birch Tree Well

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

Frogmore Street Gallery

The Gallery is run by members of the Black Mountain Circle, who draw inspiration from the location…

Monmouth Priory

The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings…

Abbey Mill

Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill…

Bluebells at Buckholt Wood

Discover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth,…

View from Gray Hill, Wentwood

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

Walking down the Sugarloaf

Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with…

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for…

White Hare

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.

Caldicot Castle

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.…

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible…

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth…

Old Station Tintern

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

Black Rock Picnic Site

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

Bluebells at Goytre Hall Wood

Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a…

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining mediaeval fortified river bridge in Great…

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Monmouth May Fair

Funfair rides in Monmouth.

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9th May 2025-11th May 2025

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16th May 2025-18th May 2025
Medieval Food

Discover what the medieval residents of Chepstow castle would have eaten, especially around feast…

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10th May 2025-11th May 2025
Falcon

Come and see majestic birds in flight at Tintern Abbey.

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10th May 2025-11th May 2025

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9th August 2025-10th August 2025

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11th October 2025-12th October 2025
Machinery at Mathern Mill

Mathern Mill is a 2* listed watermill with much of its Victorian machinery. Find out how the mill…

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10th May 2025-11th May 2025
Glebe House

Visit Glebe House garden.

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10th May 2025-11th May 2025
Mayfest

Celebrate spring at Buckholt Bryngaer with campfire concerts; art workshops; archaeology tours,…

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10th May 2025-11th May 2025
Morris Minor Branch Rally

Come along to Caldicot Castle and see over 230 classic cars, including (of course) many Morris…

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11th May 2025
Walking by the River Wye

Walk The Wye is an annual walking event based in Monmouth raising money for charity.

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11th May 2025
VE Day Monmouth

Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Monmouth with a fantastic Street Party!

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11th May 2025
Nant Y Bedd Garden

A series of four workshops examining the different seasons.

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11th May 2025

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8th June 2025

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20th July 2025
Abergavenny Baker Kitchen

Learn how to bake French breads with The Abergavenny Baker. You'll bake rustic fougasse and crusty…

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13th May 2025
View of the Library Garden

This is our annual plant sale to help raise funds for this community garden next to Chepstow Library

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16th May 2025
Chepstow Castle

Learn all about traditional and contemporary bookbinding at Chepstow Castle with bookbinder Kate…

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17th May 2025
Music

Head to Chepstow Castle and listen to medieval music, played on the authetic instruments.

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17th May 2025
Foraging Black Rock

Enjoy a fun day of weaving, foraging and wild food with Gourmet Gatherings at Black Rock Picnic…

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17th May 2025
Bloody Mary

Join Silver Circle Distillery in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley for the Ultimate Bloody Mary…

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17th May 2025

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15th June 2025
Guided walk Monmouthshire Countryside Access team

On this 7 mile (11.25km) walk you will follow the Honddu River to Pandy before walking a section of…

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17th May 2025
Nelson Gardens

Enjoy five very different gardens on this special Open Gardens event in Monmouth.

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18th May 2025
Fermented pineapple drink tepache

Discover how to make your very own fermented tea drink (kombucha!) at home

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18th May 2025
Abergavenny Baker Kitchen

Learn the fundamental principles of how to bake with yeast, knead dough to develop the gluten, and…

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20th May 2025
Night Market

A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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22nd May 2025

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26th June 2025

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24th July 2025

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28th August 2025

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25th September 2025

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23rd October 2025

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27th November 2025
Abergavenny Market

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

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22nd May 2025

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26th June 2025

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24th July 2025

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28th August 2025

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25th September 2025

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23rd October 2025

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27th November 2025
Image Credit: Chris Athanasiou

Hay Festival Wales 2024 will take place 23rd May - 2nd June 2024 featuring some of the world’s…

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22nd May 2025-1st June 2025
Balter Festival. Photographer - James Bridle

Balter Festival is a full on festival experience, expect to see outlandish walkabout and sideshow…

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22nd May 2025-25th May 2025

Accommodation Highlights

The Willows Double Bedroom

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

Pwll Du Adventure Centre

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

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

Caban Bryn Arw

A stunning shepherd's hut nestled in the Black Mountains of South Wales.

Yew Tree Barn Exterior

Sleeps 6. Yew Tree Barn it is set on its own in the heart of rural Monmouthshire. It has a spacious…

Cwrt Bleddyn

Dating back to the 17th Century, the historic building has been refurbished and extended to create…

Llanthony Court Castaway

Two old railway wagons have been transported to a remote spot on a family farm, and transformed…

Glen Trothy Caravan Park

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

Robin's Barn

Situated in an idyllic, rural setting in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2 bedroom…

Middle Ninfa

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

Wood Cottage

Six luxury holiday cottages nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside on the Welsh border,…

Restaurant 1861

Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

Vauxhall Cottage

Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

Incline Cottage

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

The Ferns

'The Ferns' B&B is situated in the pretty village of Llandenny set in the heart of the beautiful…

Green Dyffryn Barn

Enjoying a quietly secluded rural location and stunning panoramic views over the Vale of Usk to the…

The rustic ivy-covered exterior of the Blorenge cottage

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

Mayhill Hotel

Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

Blossom Touring Park

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

Black Lion Guest House

A high quality 4 star family run guest house. A new traditional family run guest house situated in…

Caradog Cottages

Seven beautiful self catering cottages in and around Abergavenny

Birdsong Cottage

Birdsong Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a secluded valley in the heart of…

Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

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