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Enjoy great food, fantastic sights & lots to do from the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) to the Wye Valley.

Come and see why Monmouthshire is the Food Capital of Wales. We promote Monmouthshire, from the Brecon Beacons to the Wye Valley, as a fantastic place to visit.
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02/08/2025

Who else loves seeing these colourful houses in Abergavenny, with the Sugarloaf in the background?

Always adds a touch of brightness to walks across Castle Meadows. It's a great place for a walk just outside of Abergavenny itself, with 20 hectares of beautiful riverside meadows, and great views up the surrounding hills of Abergavenny and the easternmost peaks of the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons.

Thanks to for this photo.

01/08/2025

Have you visited Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, Tintern yet this summer? It's currently their annual sculpture exhibition, with beautiful displays from artists across the UK, all amongst the 3 acres of garden on the Wye Valley hillside.

On most Sunday afternoons you'll also be accompanied by gentle acoustic music as you relax and take in the sculptures within the natural backdrop.

Homemade refreshments are also served. The gardens are open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon (2pm - 5pm) until 14th September.

31/07/2025

This Saturday the stunning Vale of Ewyas takes centre stage for perhaps the most scenic country show in Wales, the Llanthony Valley and District Show.

Expect falconry, agricultural demos, stunt horses, fell racing, dog shows, show jumping, local treats, a climbing wall and much more in the heart of the Black Mountains.

Thanks to for the photo.

30/07/2025

Wow. Sometimes it is worth getting up for the perfect shots. What a beautiful photo of the wild horses in the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons at dawn.

Do you have a favourite sunrise or sunset photo spot?

Thanks to for this photo.

27/07/2025

Cool down from the summer sun next Sunday (3rd August) by getting out on the water at Llandegfedd Lake for only £7.50!

There'll be activity taster sessions all day with dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, archery or axe-throwing / laser clay, each for £7.50.

It's a great way to try something new, and to experience what they have to offer at Llandegfedd. You may find your new favourite activity!

26/07/2025

Who else has looked out from the beautiful Whitestone viewpoint in the Wye Valley?

Found high on the wooded hillsides above the village of Llandogo, it's about a 20-30 minute walk from the Whitestone car park and picnic site. The route is mostly level, and part of the 'Wonders of Whitestone' 1.5 mile loop including three great viewpoints.

In this photo we're looking north-eas, with the River Wye curving around and continuing up to the left of the image (with Bigsweir Bridge hidden behind the trees). Wales is on the left, with England on the right and in the background, looking towards the edges of St. Briavels and Clearwell in the Forest of Dean.

It's a lovely place to walk, with lots of shade from the sun and a great natural play-park at the picnic site.

Thanks to for the photo.

25/07/2025

Monmouthshire is full of great events to enjoy in the summer sunshine this weekend.

📍 FREE meet the Romans event at Caerwent on Saturday & Sunday (including guided tours of the Roman ruins).

📍 Historical dance classes, workshops and demonstrations at Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle all weekend.

📍 A great chance to try mead and honey beers (with live music and Indian street food) at the Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co monthly party (26th).

📍 Open Days at the historic Llwyn Celyn Farmhouse in the Black Mountains near Abergavenny.

📍 Mamma Mia and Harry Potter at the Caldicot Castle & Country Park outdoor cinema experience.

📍 Vineyard Tours and Wine Tastings at The Dell Vineyard and White Castle Vineyard.

📍 Boat trips on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Goytre Wharf.

Thanks to for the canal photo.

24/07/2025

We love seeing Caldicot Castle & Country Park in the sunshine, and it's a great place to visit (for free!) during the summer. You can explore the medieval towers, take a walk (or a hire a bike) through the country park, relax in the courtyard and pretend you're a lord in the great hall.

General entry is completely free, plus there's some fantastic events coming up to enjoy:

Three Nights of Outdoor Cinema starting tomorrow (25th - 27th July).

Little Explorer Nature Trails for younger children on the 8th, 22nd and 29th August.

A weekend of live music at the start of August (1st - 3rd) with Razorlight, Levellers, Squeeze, Rusty Shackle, Badly Drawn Boy and more.

Live musical threatre with the The Three Inch Fools on the 9th August.

Caldicot Castle Guided Tour on the 27th August.

Thanks to for these photos.

23/07/2025

Llandegfedd Lake Activities Open Day - Sunday 3 August

Activity taster sessions are just £7.50pp!

⛵ Dinghy sailing
🛶 Canoeing
🛶 Kayaking
💧 Stand-up paddleboarding
🪓 Axe throwing
👁 Laser clay
🏹 Archery

Book now: https://llandegfedd.co.uk/events/open-day/

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Llyn Llandegfedd Diwrnod Agored Gweithgareddau - Dydd Sul 3 Awst

Sesiynau blasu gweithgareddau dim ond £7.50 yp!

⛵Hwylio dingis
🛶 Canŵio
🛶 Caiacio
💧 Rhwyf-fyrddio
🪓 Taflu bwyeill
👁 Saethu â laserau
🏹 Saethyddiaeth

Bwciwch nawr: https://llandegfedd.co.uk/cy/events/diwrnod-agored/

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21/07/2025

Have you seen the haunting ruins of St. Mary's Church in Tintern?

Found on the slopes of the Wye Valley overlooking Tintern Abbey, the church was destroyed by fire in 1977 and is now being slowly reclaimed by nature. The churchyard has become a wildflower meadow, filled with rare monuments, and offers fantastic views down over the River Wye.

As it is a ruin, the site is considered unsafe and should be entered at your own risk. But this September (13th & 14th) there'll be a great chance to explore St. Mary's Church safely with tours and talks from The Lower Wye Valley Building Preservation Trust (). As part of the Cadw Open Doors Festival, visitors will receive a short tour around the churchyard and ruin exterior, whilst receiving an informal talk on the history, folklore and legends of Chapel Hill.

It's a fantastic opportunity to visit and find out more about this historic and beautiful site.

Thanks to for the photos.

https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/whats-on/open-doors-ruin-of-st-marys-church-and-churchyard-p2396001

19/07/2025

There's a great free event at Caerwent Roman Town next weekend (26th - 27th July) with tours, talks, craft activiites for children and refreshments on sale.

Roman Centurion Tiberius Claudius Paulinus will be conducting free tours around this 1,950 year old town, and telling you all about life in Caerwent during the Roman period. There'll also be a Silurian wise woman representing the Celtic tribes and talking about Celtic-Roman herbs on her plant stall.

Thanks to for these photos of Caerwent.

https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/whats-on/meet-the-romans-at-caerwent-festival-of-british-archaeology-p2395311

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Monmouthshire Tourism, Monmouthshire County Council, County Hall, The Rhadyr
Usk
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Tuesday	9am - 5am
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Thursday	9am - 5am
Friday	9am - 5am

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