The Kymin
  • The Kymin
  • Kymin Round House - Surrounding area - Mike Henton - February 2023 (17)
  • The Kymin view
  • Kymin Round House - Surrounding area - Mike Henton - February 2023 (16)
  • The Naval Temple on the Kymin

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About

The Kymin is a charming 18th-century Round House (now a holiday property) and Naval Temple standing proudly atop a prominent hill. Its nine acres of pleasure grounds overlooks Monmouth, the beautiful Wye Valley and Monmouthshire all the way to the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons. 

Visitors can enjoy the spectacular views, a beautiful woodland walk, the Georgian Naval Temple and fantastic picnic spots.

Once part of the enormous Monmouthshire estate of the Duke of Beaufort, the Kymin was a popular picnic destination in the Georgian period, and even had a visit from Admiral Nelson.

The Kymin is home to the unusual Naval Temple. The Kymin Club arranged for the Naval Temple to be built with moneys raised between themselves and public subscription in 1800, it celebrates some of the greatest British admirals and victories of the time.

Today the Kymin is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a picnic against the stunning backdrop of the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Booking & Payment Details

  • Free Entry

Catering

  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted

Site Features

  • National Trust Property

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups

Map & Directions

Road Directions

2 miles east of Monmouth and signposted off A4136. Please be aware that the road up to the Kymin is steep and winding with hairpin bends. Not suitable for coaches' SatNav: Please do not use, follow the signs to The Kymin and continue to the end of the road.

The Kymin

Type:Historic Site

The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF
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Awards

  • Other AwardsNational Trust National Trust 2019

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Grounds open
Car park open during daylight hours only.

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