Things to do in Monmouthshire
Browse a few of the things to do within 20 miles of Monmouthshire.
The Great Outdoors in Monmouthshire
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
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Kitty's Orchard | Gwent Wildlife Trust
The tranquil woodland and flower-rich meadow of this reserve is a haven for wildlife and the perfect spot for lazy summer picnics.
Croes Robert Wood | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Like something out of a fairytale, this stunning ancient woodland is a tranquil place to stroll among the woodland wildflowers whilst listening to the birds singing in the trees.
The Wern | Gwent Wildlife Trust
From sweeping views over the Monnow Valley to microcosms of plants and minibeasts living on the dry stone walls, there’s a lot to discover at this reserve.
Springdale Farm | Gwent Wildlife Trust
With vast grazing pastures, hay meadows, hedgerows and secluded woodland, this reserve is rich in wildflowers, birds, bees and butterflies.
Priory Wood | Gwent Wildlife Trust
This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.
New Grove Meadows | Gwent Wildlife Trust
The diversity and colour of the wildflowers in these traditional hay meadows steals the show in spring and summer before giving centre stage to the autumnal hues of fungi.
Graig Wood | Gwent Wildlife Trust
This small reserve of broad-leaved woodland is most impressive in spring when snowdrops blanket the ground. Please note there is no public access at this time.
Margaret's Wood | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Sprawling oaks and towering beech trees form a beautiful mature woodland on the lower slopes of Whitebrook Valley, full of plants and woodland birds.
Wyeswood Common | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Set within the picturesque Wye Valley, this former dairy farm is being transformed into an intricate mosaic of habitats, rich in nature.
Pentwyn Farm | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of flower-rich grassland remaining in Gwent, it provides an opportunity to see traditional hay meadows at their best.
Prisk Wood | Gwent Wildlife Trust
This atmospheric ancient woodland is the perfect spot for a tranquil walk in spring and summer, when wildflowers carpet the floor and bird song fills the air.
Food and Drink in Monmouthshire
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
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Coffee #1 | Monmouth
Conveniently located in the centre, Coffee#1 Monmouth is a great place to stop before exploring this idyllic town. Popular with locals and tourists alike, downstairs provides some cosy corners to unwind and read the paper, while upstairs you can sit overlooking the street below and watch the world go by.
History and Heritage in Monmouthshire
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
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St Briavels Castle | English Heritage
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
Offa's Dyke | English Heritage
A three mile section of the great earthwork boundary dyke built along the Anglo-Welsh border by Offa, King of Mercia, probably during the 780s.
Goodrich Castle | English Heritage
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
Longtown Castle | English Heritage
A powerful thick-walled round keep of c.1200 on a large earthen mound within a stonewalled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, magnificent views of the Black Mountains.
Wildlife in Monmouthshire
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
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Dixton Embankment | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Sandwiched between the River Wye and the A40, this little gem of a grassland reserve provides a much-needed home for nature.
Ban-y-Gor | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Ban-y-Gor nature reserve is a secluded and mystical woodland with large ancient coppice and pollards carpeted with ferns and mosses. A single path descends via a small glade towards the River Wye.
Lancaut | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Lancaut lies in one of the four most important woodland areas in Britain, the site is very rich in wildlife with over 350 plant species recorded and a wide range of birds around the wood and south facing cliffs such as peregrine falcon and raven. Cormorant and heron frequent the river, and occasionally a seal will pop up in the river on a spring tide. A great place with stunning iconic views from the cliffs.
Piercefield Woods Nature Reserve | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Piercefield woods are the gateway to the Lower Wye Valley, stretching for over 3km along the river from near Chepstow castle in the south to Wyndcliff woods and the Eagle’s Nest in the North.
The Park and Poor's Allotment | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Slow worms warming themselves up under rocks, lizards basking on sunny gorse, woodcocks performing their 'roding' display flight at dusk and evidence of hazelnuts chewed by dormice – these reserves are peaceful and beautiful open landscapes.
Ridley Bottom | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
The meadows and ancient woodland at Ridley Bottom have an undisturbed atmosphere, with old limestone hedgerows, grassland flowers and a quiet atmosphere that attracts a variety of birds.
Branches Fork Meadows | Gwent Wildlife Trust
With its oak woodland and grasslands full of fascinating plants and insects, this reserve offers a peace and tranquillity that belies its location on the edge of Pontnewynydd town.
Brockwells Meadows | Gwent Wildlife Trust
In spring and summer the meadows dazzle with colour from a mixture of wildflowers scarcely found elsewhere in Gwent. It’s a restful spot for a picnic or a stroll among the flowers.
Lower Minnetts Field | Gwent Wildlife Trust
This small hay meadow is an oasis of light and colour hidden amongst the dense woodland.
Rogiet Poorland | Gwent Wildlife Trust
On the edge of the Gwent Levels, you can enjoy the rich variety of trees in the leafy woodland and the fascinating wildflowers and insects of the limestone grassland.
Cannop Bridge Marsh | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
A great place to come to admire one of the remaining marshlands in the Forest of Dean. Cannop Bridge Marsh has a wealth of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies in the summer and is a great place to try to spot nuthatches, treecreepers, woodpeckers and reed buntings.
The Arts in Monmouthshire
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
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Dean Forest Railway
Ride through the beautiful woodland and countryside of Lydney and enjoy the chance to experience the pace of a typical country branch line. Book now!
Jenner Museum
From his home in Berkeley, we tell the story of the pioneering Gloucestershire scientist Edward Jenner and his ongoing legacy: countless people around the world working together to promote life-saving vaccination.
Educational in Monmouthshire
From museums to interactive exhibits, there's plenty to learn and discover for all ages.
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Slimbridge Wetland Centre | River Severn Estuary | Gloucestershire | WWT | WWT
Visit WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre set on the eastern side of the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire, England. Explore our wetlands with fun activities for all the family.
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Beili-glas
Bettws
Bettws Newydd
Blackrock
Botany Bay
Broadstone
Brynbuga (Usk)
Bryngwyn
Brynygwenin
Buckholt
Bullyhole Bottom
Bulwark
Caerwent
Caerwent Brook
Caggle Street
Caldicot
Carrow Hill
Cas-Gwent (Chepstow)
Catbrook
Causeway
Chapel Hill
Chepstow (Cas-Gwent)
Cicelyford
Cleddon
Clydach
Cobbler's Plain
Coed Cwnwr
Coed Morgan
Coed-y-fedw
Coed-y-paen
Common Cefn-llwyn
Common-y-coed
Cotland
Creigau
Crick
Croes Llanfair
Croes y pant
Croes-Hywel
Cross Ash
Crossway
Crossway Green
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Cupid's Hill
Cwmcarvan
Cwmyoy
Deepweir
Devauden
Dingestow
Earlswood
Five Lanes
Forest Coal Pit
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Gilwern
Glascoed
Glyn
Goetre
Govilon
Great Oak
Groes-lwyd
Grosmont
Gwehelog
Gwernesney
Highmoor Hill
Honddu
Honddu
Hoop
Howick
Itton
Itton Common
Jingle Street
Kentchurch
Kilgwrrwg Common
Kingcoed
Knollbury
Kymin
Leechpool
Llanarth
Llanbadoc
Llancayo
Llanddewi Fach
Llanddewi Rhydderch
Llandegveth
Llandenny
Llandenny Walks
Llandogo
Llanellen
Llanelly
Llanfair Kilgeddin
Llanfihangel Rogiet
Llanfoist
Llangattock Lingoed
Llangattock-Vibon-Avel
Llangeview
Llangovan
Llangua
Llangwm
Llangybi
Llanhennock
Llanishen
Llanllowell
Llanover
Llansoy
Llanteems
Llanthony
Llantilio Crossenny
Llantilio Pertholey
Llantrisant
Llanvaches
Llanvapley
Llanvetherine
Llanvihangel Crucorney
Llanvihangel Gobion
Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern
Llanwenarth
Llwyn-du
Lower Common
Maesygwartha
Magor
Mamhilad
Mardy
Maryland
Mathern
May Hill
Maypole
Mitchel Troy
Monkswood
Monmouth (Trefynwy)
Monmouth Cap
Monnow
Monnow
Mount Ballan
Mounton
Mounton Brook
Mynydd-bach
Nant-y-derry
New Inn
Newbridge on Usk
Newcastle
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Newton Green
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Oldcastle
Onen
Over Monnow
Pandy
Parkhouse
Pen-y-cae-mawr
Pen-y-clawdd
Pen-y-fan
Pen-yr-heol
Penallt
Penbidwal
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Penpedairheol
Penperlleni
Penrhos
Pit
Portskewett
Pwllmeyric
Raglan
Redbrook
Rhadyr
Rhyd-y-meirch
Rockfield
Rogiet
Shirenewton
Skenfrith
St Arvans
St Maughans
St Maughans Green
Stanton
Star Hill
Tal-y-coed
The Black Mountains
The Bryn
The Cot
The Cwm
The Hendre
The North
Tintern Parva
Ton
Tre-gagle
Tre-wyn
Treadam
Tredunnock
Trefynwy (Monmouth)
Tregare
Trellech
Trelleck Grange
Trewen
Treworgan Common
Troddi
Trostrey Common
Twyn-Allws
Twyn-y-Sheriff
Ty-fry
Tyla
Undy
Upper Green
Usk (Brynbuga)
Vinegar Hill
Walson
Wayne Green
Wern-y-cwrt
Wernrheolydd
West End
Whitebrook
Whitelye
Whitewall Common
Wolvesnewton
Worthybrook
Wye
Wyesham
Y Fenni (Abergavenny)