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Mayfest
  • Mayfest
  • The view from Buckholt Wood

About

Celebrate spring at Buckholt Bryngaer with campfire concerts; art workshops; archaeology tours, outdoors adventures; family fun, toasted marshmallows, blossom and Black Mountain sunsets!

Two great weekends of activities to enjoy at the start of May.

Programme

 - The Buckholt Survival Challenge!

All day outdoors team challenge, bushcraft, and activities for young people aged 7+

 - Campfire concert with Geoff Cripps and Wynford Jones and The Blessed Crow

A powerhouse folk combination in a magical setting!

 - Family Funday Sunday!

Family fun for all in the woods with bushcraft wizards Bearfoot & Beyond. Toast those marshmallows!

 - Working with Art in Nature

A day of hands-on workshops and conversation with the creators of the Buckholt Bryngaer Sculpture Trail

Sunday 11th May - The Ancient Worlds of Buckholt Woods

Learn what our community dig has discovered about the remarkable heritage of Buckholt Woods and its hillfort

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Prices vary between events.

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Bluebells at Buckholt WoodBuckholt Wood and Hillfort, MonmouthDiscover this beautiful woodland and ancient hillfort on the England / Wales border above Monmouth, with fantastic views over the Monnow Valley.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Directions from HerefordTake the A466 south towards MonmouthAt Welsh Newton past the church on your left, turn next right up a narrow lane.(Signposted Williams Dental care)Drive past the dentist on the left and take the next left turning towards the Old ShopDrive for half a mile The turning into the parking area is on the left (opposite a house with garage and stable)Directions from MonmouthTake the A466 north towards HerefordDrive up the hill past the school and past the Royal Oak (on the right)At the bottom of the hill take the left turn into Manson Lane (before you get to the bus stop)Drive for 1 mile on this lane and the turning is on the right (opposite a house with garage and stable)

Public Transport Directions

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MayFest in the Wood

Type:Festival

Buckholt Wood and Hillfort, Buckholt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5RZ
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Opening Times

Season (3 May 2025 - 4 May 2025)
Saturday - SundayOpen
Season (10 May 2025 - 11 May 2025)
Saturday - SundayOpen

* See website for specific timings

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