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
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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Monmouthshire, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Monmouthshire, United Kingdom including Craft Renaissance, Keepers Lodge Clay Shoot, St Martin's Church, White Castle Vineyard, The Marches Delicatessen, The Queen's Head Micropub, Abergavenny Baker, The Marches Delicatessen, Black Mountains Cycle Centre, Cute Farm Experience.
Restaurants in Monmouthshire
1. Craft Renaissance
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By bryan60plus - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
On driving out of Abergavenny we decided to look for a garden centre or place where we could have a light lunch, theres not really much on the main A40 between Abergavenny and Ross on Wye so we headed for Usk when we came across this craft centre with a cafe inside advertising tea, coffee and light lunches. On entering a converted barn very contemporary in design with a craft centre in one side and upstairs, the cafe occupying the other half downstairs with a few tables upstairs. The greeting was very friendly and conversation made very easy, we were advised that if we wanted soup there was pea,ham and mint or potato and leek. There looked to be a quite a comprehensive menu from toasted sandwiches, fresh local made cakes. There was also a steak and ale pie, we saw one being served and looked extremely delicious, we just stuck with the soup followed by a fruit scone, strawberry jam and clotted cream. Soup was thick, fresh local bread and had a full taste of the pea and ham. The bread was warm, 2 different types were served with it, granary and seeded, with butter. After the freshly baked scone, moist very very tasty. All went down a treat and finished with a cafetière of fresh coffee. Afterwards we looked through the gallery of extraordinary animal sculptures made from chicken wire, beautiful oil painting and knickknacks from leather belts, jewellery and leather-bound note books. All in all this was a delightful experience, the husband and wife team were very chatty but without getting in your face, we will certainly go back. If you do visit, try and guess the wife’s accent!
2. Keepers Lodge Clay Shoot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Juice2017 - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
My family and I spent the morning with Clive and Rob at the clay shoot. It was excellent fun and I even managed to hit a few which is testament to Clive's teaching as I have a rubbish aim! Great place to go if you want to do something as a group. Also, where you shoot from is semi covered so it doesn't matter if the weather is a bit rubbish! They have great facilities for having refreshments too and we were looked after really well. Thank you so much Clive and Rob and we will see you again soon!
3. St Martin's Church
4. White Castle Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
White Castle Vineyard is owned by Robb & Nicola Merchant, it is situated in the beautiful rolling countryside of Monmouthshire in the village of Llanvetherine close to the towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth. The 5 acre vineyard is planted on a gentle south facing slope that is ideal for growing vines and ripening grapes for Welsh wine. White Castle Vineyard is Wales premier vineyard and is dedicated to producing a variety of quality welsh wines using first class viticultural practices. Visitors are warmly invited to visit White castle Vineyard to experience the beauty and tranquillity of our rural setting. We have our Award Winning Quality Welsh Wine available for purchase from the Cellar Door
Reviewed By RooBaloo
Fabulous couple of hours spent learning not only about the wine, but the personal story and passion behind the business. Probably the warmest, most genuine, personal ‘guided tour’ we have been on, delivered by Rob who is not only incredibly knowledgable but fun, friendly, full of anecdotes and stories and happy to share his knowledge. We spent time wandering through the vines tasting the different types of grape (we were lucky to visit just before harvesting time), followed by a relaxed and informative wine tasting - 4 types of wine to test with Rob guiding us through each one. They were all fantastic. There is absolutely no pushy selling at all, but of course you fall a little bit in love with the place and wanting to take a little bit of the magic away with us, we came away with a box of wine which we will enjoy along with the memories. Highly recommended way to pass a couple of hours
5. The Marches Delicatessen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Located in the beautiful market town of Abergavenny, The Marches Delicatessen showcases a selection of fine cheese, charcuterie and local artisan foods from across Wales and The Marches region. The majority of our food is sourced directly from producers. This allows us to see first-hand the passion and dedication which goes into making the exceptional produce we sell.
Reviewed By davidaS4911QA - Abergavenny, United Kingdom
When we moved to Abergavenny this shop was a wonderful find. The range of cheeses from Wales and the Marches region was extensive and the other items in the shop, from biscuits and chutneys to bread, charcuterie and olives, to gin and beers was really comprehensive. It came as a shock, though maybe not a total surprise, when the shop closed as of January 1st this year. There's still the branch in Monmouth, which has the added plus of a café which also serves light lunches ... a bit of a journey but well worthwhile now and again.
6. The Queen's Head Micropub
7. Abergavenny Baker
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Eat, drink, chat, laugh and savour the experience of learning how to bake fresh, beautiful breads from around the world. From Armenian flatbreads to buttery French croissant, focaccia to traditional Chelsea buns. 9.30am - 4.30pm. All ingredients, equipment, refreshments and a home cooked lunch with wine / beer included.
Reviewed By 414susannahh - Chorley, United Kingdom
Best ever experience. Been three times now - French bread and croissants, Welsh Bread incl yeasted Bara Brith and now Italian breads incl ciabatta and focaccia. Rachel is an inspiring teacher and the new cookery school stunning and stylish. Well situated and easy to find in Abergavenny. Regreshments and lunch all included and you go home with a large bag of your own homemade goodies! Will be booking soon on middle easter breads next year...
8. The Marches Delicatessen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By JoBowden - Bodmin, United Kingdom
Popped into Marches today on a trip across to Monmouth looking for some local cheese. Delighted to discover a cafe at the rear where we were able to have some lunch before making our purchases. I had a lovely cheese board, with three different cheeses and my husband had a large bowl of delicious soup served with bread, cheese and chutney. We were then helped to make our selection of cheeses by a really helpful and knowledgeable guy who we assumed was the proprietor, and came away with some great cheese. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area and we will be back!
9. Black Mountains Cycle Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Black Mountains Cycle Centre is an exciting downhill bike park set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. With trails suitable for intermediate and advanced riders there is something guaranteed to challenge everyone. Uplifts run on Wednesday-Sunday and we are also open daily for push and ride.
Reviewed By ralph734jt
Always a great day in the bikes at Black Mountain Cycle Centre, the uplift is quick and easy, the drivers are friendly and help you with your bike All the trails are built and maintained very well! Super fun too Is a great place to progress your riding and build up your confidence, be it with jumping or corners or rough stuff, they have it all and for different abilities from intermediate upwards Highly recommend a visit
10. 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 ????
