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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 202631st Dec 2026
  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 202631st Aug 2026
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    3. 1st Nov 202631st Dec 2026
  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. 7th Feb 202631st Dec 2026
  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 202631st Dec 2026
  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 202631st Dec 2026
  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 202631st Dec 2026
  8. Skenfrith Castle
    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
    1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
  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 202631st Dec 2026

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Type

    Type:

    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

  5. 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

  6. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Peter's Church, Llanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7EP

    Telephone

    01873 857392

    Abergavenny

    St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside Abergavenny. The Church is open everyday with volunteers taking it in turns to open it daily. We have a service every Sunday morning at 10am and…

    Add St. Peter's Church of Llanwenarth Citra to your Itinerary

  7. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

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

    Clydach, Abergavenny

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

    Add Clydach Ironworks and picnic site to your Itinerary

  8. 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

  9. Tourism For All

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    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01291 625981

    Chepstow

    Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre. It's open 11am - 4pm every day except Monday and Wednesday.

    Add Chepstow Museum to your Itinerary

  10. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Monmouth Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1SD

    Telephone

    01291 672563

    Usk

    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.

    Add Usk Castle to your Itinerary

  11. Type

    Type:

    Historic House

    Address

    Priory Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NX

    Telephone

    01600 712034

    Monmouth

    The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings in Monmouth. Completely renovated a few years ago, the Priory offers very modern facilities for a variety of gatherings.

    Add The Priory Monmouth to your Itinerary

  12. 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

  13. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    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.

    Add Raglan Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Tourism For All

    Self-Assessed Accessibility Information

    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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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, dating from the early 13th century and is the focal point of the parish. Visit for geat views over the Wye Valley and 800 years of history.

    Add Penallt Old Church to your Itinerary

  20. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    16A St James St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DL

    Telephone

    01600712202

    Monmouth

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

    Add Monmouth Methodist Church to your Itinerary

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