Top Things to do in Monmouthshire
Top Hotels in Monmouthshire
- 1. Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons
- 2. Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel
- 3. Premier Inn Monmouth hotel
- 4. St. Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club
- 5. Parva Farmhouse
- 6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
- 7. Two Rivers By Marston's Inns
- 8. Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons
- 9. Three Salmons Hotel
- 10. Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Monmouthshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Monmouthshire, United Kingdom including Cute Farm Experience, Caldicot Castle, Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, Offa's Dyke Path, Tintern, White Castle, The Tithe Barn, St Marys Church, Dewstow Gardens & Hidden Grottoes, Kingstone Brewery.
Restaurants in Monmouthshire
1. Cute Farm Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We offer private, tailor made experiences with our friendly, cute animals! You'll meet our alpacas, sheep, and miniature donkeys, all in the stunning Monmouthshire countryside. Please go to our website to see the different experiences we offer, or alternatively, send us an email.
Reviewed By Jostello7
From the minute we arrived at Cute Farm the sun was shining and the hospitality was incredible. Lisa, Miles, George & Amanda we’re by our sides throughout the day happily sharing the wealth of knowledge they have of all their animals, their passion is truly infectious!! Our boys 4 & 7 adored the Valais and loved their alpaca trekking experience, but it was the miniature donkey’s that stole the show for us, we are all now officially obsessed. In the words of a 7yr old it was a day in which his “best dreams came true”. Thank you all once again for such a warm welcome, we’ll definitely be back ????
2. Caldicot Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
The Home of Welsh Castle Life: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Castle’s exciting past. Caldicot Castle’s impressive structure is surrounded by an idyllic 55 acre Country Park. You will be able to travel through time and discover the home of Welsh castle life, from medieval times to the twentieth century. The castle was developed as a fortress by Royal hands in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. The river Nedern winds its way through the park and the wildlife pond is home to a variety of wildfowl.
Reviewed By Sarahgid_
Despite the pouring rain, we had a pleasant walk around Caldicot Castle. Free to get in. None of the inside stuff was open due to COVID 19 so we couldn’t go up the tower but perhaps on another visit. The kiosk was open for hot/cold drinks and snacks, with payment by card only. There were picnic tables available. Bought the guide which is very interesting (£2.60). Would pop in again if combining with a visit to somewhere else as well. Lots of space for children to run around in.
3. Tintern Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,616 reviews
The appeal of this exceptional Cistercian abbey remains as enduring as ever An area of outstanding beauty complemented by this outstanding beauty in stone. If only the walls could talk! The chants of countless monks echo through the masonry here. Despite the shell of this grand structure being open to the skies, it remains the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By joble - Anstey, United Kingdom
Such a beautiful building with an amazing view of the countryside. Well worth a visit great pub close by so you can enjoy a drink whilst admiring the view of the Abbey.
4. Chepstow Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,123 reviews
Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone. There’s no better place in Britain to see how castles gradually evolved to cope with ever more destructive weaponry – and the grandiose ambitions of their owners. For more than six centuries Chepstow was home to some of the wealthiest and most powerful men of the medieval and Tudor ages. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By spcotterell - Chepstow, United Kingdom
The oldest castle in Wales is well worth a visit excellent shop for purchasing gifts .The views from the castle onto the river Wye are beautiful and captured this historic landmarks in Chepstow .
5. Offa's Dyke Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By keithh224 - Chesham, United Kingdom
We walked from Chepstow to St. James's Church at Lancaut along Offa's Dyke. Beautiful Spring day & the path passed through fields of dandelions & buttercups, under beech, oak, hazel & some resurgent elm. Above an old quarry, the flanks covered in Hart's Tongue fern. Climber's practising their art on the cliff wall's. Passed some characterful houses, among them Pen Moel, a sprawling Victorian giant of a place & Spital Meend, a classy mansion built of stone, half hidden among trees.
6. Tintern
7. White Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
White Castle is the best preserved and most imposing of the trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and Skenfrith – built to control the border. Originally constructed from wood and earth, a series of renovations transformed it into the significant defensive structure we see today. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By Sarahgid_
Came on to White Castle, having visited Grosmont. This is a much more complete castle with a water filled moat surrounding it. The approach to the castle is up narrow lanes, with limited parking for about 15 cars at most. Good sign board explaining history. A lovely monument to visit with plenty of open space to picnic or run around and play games. The tower, with its views over surrounding countryside, is closed at the present time due to restrictions of social distancing. No toilets at the site and non paying. A recommended place for all the family. As an aside Rudolph Hess, famous nazi war criminal, was allowed to sketch at the castle!
8. The Tithe Barn, St Marys Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
This should definitely be listed. There is a wonderful museum, cafe with outdoor seating area, and exhibition,beautiful Millennium Tapestry
9. Dewstow Gardens & Hidden Grottoes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 480 reviews
Dewstow Gardens are Grottoes are recently discovered gardens built in the 1890's. buried in the 1950's and rediscovered and escavated in 2000. We are now open for the summer months and welcome visitors of all ages including pre-booked coach parties. Please check out our website for further details.
Reviewed By HeatherHughes522 - Llanidloes, United Kingdom
Visited Dewstow on 12 5 19 and spent the afternoon there. The gardens and grottoes were really fabulous. I was with two friends and we explored the first garden with water and stepping stones and then the succession of grottoes with cool ponds, lovely fish, little waterfalls and a lush collection of ferns and plants. Not so keen on the fairy decorations - we are more garden people. There was a lovely sheltered garden around another delightful pool, and suddenly we exited a tunnel and found ourselves looking at a lawn, terrace and the Severn Estuary. The lower garden is also lovely, with pretty ponds, neat lawns, statuesque trees, a dove cote in stone and a tranquil summerhouse. Our one disappointment was that at 4.30 pm, we were too late for a cup of tea at the end of our visit - a pity it's early closing!
10. Kingstone Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Award winning micro brewery. Producing a range of ales which can be purchased from our brewery shop. We also hold a monthly ale and pizza night held on the first Saturday of every month. Events and functions can be booked in our Taproom.
Reviewed By KristinaKirk - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
There's so much to see and do in the area. We went cycling in the forest of Dean and canoeing down the River Wye. All booked last minute and the cabin was really cosy to come back to.
