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St Dwynwen's Day

Our top 10 most loved experiences

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  1. Tintern Abbey
    Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024
  2. Chepstow Castle
    Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
    1. 1st Sept 202431st Oct 2024
    2. 1st Nov 202431st Dec 2024
    3. 1st July 202531st Aug 2025
  3. Raglan Castle
    Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89. Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024
  4. Dewstow Gardens & Grottoes
    A Magical & Wondrous Place. One of the most exciting horticultural finds of recent years has been the underground Edwardian gardens at Dewstow House in Monmouthshire.
    1. 27th Apr 202429th Sept 2024
  5. Caldicot Castle
    Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home.
    1. 26th Mar 20243rd Nov 2024
  6. Cute Farm Experience
    Private Tailor Made Farm Experiences in Monmouthshire with friendly, cute animals! Private appointments only.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024
  7. Walking down the Sugarloaf
    Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with a fantastic walk taking you from the centre of town all the way to summit.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024
  8. White Castle
    Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024
  9. Abergavenny Castle
    Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11am - 4pm (except Wednesdays). The castle grounds are open 11am - 4pm every day. We look forward to welcoming you!
    1. 10th Feb 202431st Dec 2024
  10. Usk Castle
    Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
    1. 1st Jan 202431st Dec 2024

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