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Monmouthshire is where the outdoors meets something a little more refined.

This is a place where you can start the day with a riverside walk, stop for lunch at a market town pub, and finish with a wander around an independent gallery or one of Britain's most iconic abbey ruins. It doesn't ask you to choose between fresh air and good food, between countryside and culture. You get both.

Market Towns with Character

The towns here have something about them. Abergavenny has earned its reputation as one of Wales's top food destinations, with producers, delis and restaurants that take local seriously. Monmouth sits where the River Wye and River Monnow meet, full of independent shops, a medieval bridge you won't see anywhere else, and centuries of history layered into every street. Chepstow, with its castle perched above the river, feels like the gateway to something bigger. And Usk, quieter and often overlooked, rewards those who slow down long enough to notice it.

Big landscapes within easy reach

Between the towns, you'll find the Usk Valley, the Wye Valley, quiet lanes that cyclists love, and hills that reward those who climb them. Tintern Abbey stands in the wooded valley below, as impressive now as it was to the Romantic poets who made it famous. The Sugar Loaf and Skirrid mountains offer proper walks with views across to the Brecon Beacons.

It's varied, unspoilt, and close enough to feel like a proper escape without the long drive. Whether you're after a weekend of walking and eating well, a cultural day out, or simply somewhere beautiful to slow down, Monmouthshire delivers.

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Chepstow Castle Bingo

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23rd May 2026 - 31st May 2026

Search the castle for features old and new, and be the first one in your family to shout … BINGO!

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Medieval Murder Mystery

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24th May 2026 - 25th May 2026

Join us at Raglan castle to discover who has committed the dastardly deeds and why. Become a…

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26th May 2026 - 26th May 2026

Learn about beekeeping during the medieval period, and how it compares with modern methods.

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May Half Term Make and Take

Dates:
27th May 2026 - 27th May 2026

Have fun this half term and make something to take away

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Sand Art: Medieval Shields

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30th May 2026 - 31st May 2026

Visit Chepstow Castle and create your own medieval shield picture using…

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Medieval Music Day

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30th May 2026 - 31st May 2026

Step back in time and experience the magical melodies of the medieval era.

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Chepstow Under Siege 1645

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6th Jun 2026 - 6th Jun 2026

Chepstow Castle is under attack from the forces of Parliament! Experience…

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William Marshal’s Visit to Tintern Abbey

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6th Jun 2026 - 7th Jun 2026

An interactive introduction to medieval life, for all ages.

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Falconry at the Abbey

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13th Jun 2026 - 11th Oct 2026

Come to Tintern Abbey to see majestic birds of prey in flight.

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Creative Snacking: Drop-in Art Workshop

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13th Jun 2026 - 14th Jun 2026

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The Pilgrimage

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27th Jun 2026 - 28th Jun 2026

Come and meet these fierce men-at-arms and their families in the warmth of…

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Brother Thomas the Cellarer

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18th Jul 2026 - 30th Dec 2026

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farOpen Annual Open Studios Event

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4th Jul 2027 - 12th Jul 2026

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