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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 202431st Dec 2024
  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 202431st Dec 2024
    2. 1st July 202531st Aug 2025
    3. 1st Sept 202531st Oct 2025
  3. Abergavenny Castle
    Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11am - 4pm (except Wednesdays). The castle grounds are open 11am - 4pm every day. We look forward to welcoming you!
    1. 10th Feb 202431st Dec 2024
  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 202431st Dec 2024
  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 202431st Dec 2024
  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 202431st Dec 2024
  8. Skenfrith Castle
    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024
  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 202431st Dec 2024

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  1. Type

    Type:

    Historic House

    Address

    Wonastow, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4DL

    Telephone

    07402246502

    Monmouth

    A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most interesting scenes in Monmouthshire.

    Add Treowen to your Itinerary

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Peters’ Church, Dixton Lane, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SY

    Monmouth

    St. Peter's Church in Dixton, on the outskirts of Monmouth along the River Wye.

    Add St Peter's Church, Dixton to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Chepstow Bridge, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

    Telephone

    01291 625981

    Chepstow

    Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of iron and steel construction.

    Add Chepstow Bridge - Old Wye Bridge to your Itinerary

  6. 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

  7. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01873 858787

    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.

    Add St. Mary's Priory to your Itinerary

  8. Type

    Type:

    Heritage Centre

    Address

    Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EW

    Telephone

    01873 880516

    Abergavenny

    Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

    Add Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Llanthony Priory, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded Ewyas valley.

    Add Llanthony Priory (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  16. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    Monmouth Road, Tintern Parva, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SG

    Telephone

    01594 530080

    Tintern

    Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet reflection, where you join the many who have passed through it's doors over 13 centuries in fellowship and peace.

    Add St Michaels Church to your Itinerary

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Jerome's,, Llangwm Uchaf, Llangwm, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    Llangwm, Usk

    Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and dazzling Pre-Raphaelite floor tiles

    Add St Jerome's, Llangwm Uchaf to your Itinerary

  20. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    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.

    Add Monmouth Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

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