Monmouthshire Travel Guide

Wales

An aerial view of a historic castle surrounded by lush green fields and a river.
An aerial view of a historic castle surrounded by lush green fields and a forested hill in the background.
An aerial view of a historic castle surrounded by a river, with a bridge crossing the river and a town nearby.
A stone wall with ruins and a grassy field.
A stone bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a hill with buildings.

Popular cities in Monmouthshire

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Abergavenny
Known for Rivers, Bars and Historical
Tucked in the hills of Monmouthshire in south Wales, Abergavenny sits six miles from the English-Welsh border and is known as the ‘Gateway to Wales’. Set beside the Usk River, the picturesque market town edges the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, making it ideal for enjoying the great outdoors.With the Black Mountains providing a stunning backdrop, the town of Abergavenny has much to offer. It is a delightful, traditional centre brimming with shops, pubs and restaurants, historic sites and a wealth of other attractions, including bustling markets and tranquil riverside walks.

Reasons to visit

  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle
  • Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve
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A river with a stone bridge, lush green fields, and distant hills.
Monmouth
Known for Countryside, Budget and Secluded
Whetherfor a day trip or a relaxing summer break, you’re sure to have a memorablevisit to the market town of Monmouth in Wales.Nestled in the Wye Valley, between the Forestof Dean and the convergence of the rivers Monnow and Wye, Monmouthis a rural breath of fresh air close to a designated Area of Outstanding NaturalBeauty.
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Stay near popular Monmouthshire attractions

A historic stone cathedral with large arches and Gothic windows.

Tintern Abbey

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The monastic ruins of Tintern Abbey are nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty and can boast 900 years of history in their walls. This was the first Cistercian abbey built in Wales and only the second in Britain, and despite now being exposed to the elements, it remains one of the most stunning surviving examples of gothic architecture in the country.
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