Things to do

Days worth getting out for

Attractions and activities in Monmouthshire, South Wales

From mountain walks and market-town wandering to standout dining, local crafts and historic sites, Abergavenny and the wider region are full of things to see, taste and explore. Here’s our pick of the moments that make a stay unforgettable.

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Borough Theatre

EntertainmentFamily

Live theatre, comedy, film and music in the heart of Abergavenny.

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Blaenavon World Heritage Site

FamilyHeritage

Explore Wales’s industrial past across landscapes, museums and landmarks.

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Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway

FamilyHeritage

A heritage steam railway journey through the Torfaen countryside.

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National Roman Legion Museum

FamilyHeritage

Discover Roman soldiers’ lives at one of Britain’s finest Roman museums.

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St Fagans National Museum of History

FamilyHeritage

Wales’s history brought to life in buildings, stories and open-air spaces.

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Abergavenny Castle & Museum

Heritage

Local history, art and views from the ruins of a Norman castle.

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Raglan Castle

Heritage

A grand medieval fortress famed for its towers, symmetry and gardens.

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Tintern Abbey

Heritage

Atmospheric monastic ruins set beside the River Wye.

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Nant Y Bedd

Gardens

A peaceful hillside garden with planting inspired by nature and place.

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Dewstow Gardens, near Caldicot

Gardens

Restored gardens and hidden grottoes beneath a Victorian landscape.

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High Glanau Manor, near Monmouth

Gardens

Arts-and-Crafts gardens with striking design and sweeping Wye views.

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Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, Tintern

Gardens

Contemporary sculpture set within a constantly evolving garden.

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Wyndcliffe Court

Gardens

Historic woodland gardens with dramatic viewpoints over the Wye Valley.

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Beacon Park Boats

Activities

Relaxed boating on the River Usk from Abergavenny’s riverside park.

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Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Activities

Outdoor adventures from climbing to kayaking in the Brecon Beacons.

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