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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What to do and see in Monmouthshire, Wales: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Monmouthshire, United Kingdom including Patricio Church, Tintern, Caerwent Roman Town, Monnow Bridge and Gate, St Michael's Church, Mathern Mill, Old Wye Bridge, St Mary's Priory, The Old Station Tintern.
Restaurants in Monmouthshire
1. Patricio Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Kingpolo14
We discovered this lovely little church and its history when walking in the area and staying at Celyn Farm. It was surprising to us that such a gem of art history is tucked away at the back of beyond - when driving there you really don't want to meet any oncoming vehicle...well worth a visit, especially if you have been exploring the lonely surrounding fells anwyay
2. Tintern
3. Caerwent Roman Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By 223felicityh - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful place to visit. I took my sons (7yo & 11yo) as nearby Caerleon was closed, and was amazed at what we found. Parking is free, as is entrance, and we spent all day wondering around a really varied set of ruins. We'd been studying the Romans during Covid homeschooling, and the boys loved being among real ruins and imaginging what life would have been like in that place (aided by a couple of history books we brought along). It's one of the most complete and varied set of ruins I've seen in the UK and really recommend to anyone interested in Roman history. We also did the guided walk they offer - great for all ages, although some steps and a little uneven in places. The pub is conveniently located halfway for lunch, and it's family friendly with a great variety of food.
4. Monnow Bridge and Gate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By 70ish - Worcester, United Kingdom
This is always my first stop when I visit Monmouth I never tire of the beautiful setting and you always get a sense of history going through the gate walking in the footsteps of so many before you over the centuries. It is unique too being the only fortified bridge to survive in Great Britain
5. St Michael's Church
6. Mathern Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Grade 2* listed watermill with muchof its Victorian machinery intact. Open to visit on various dates during the summer. See local press or ring to inquire.
Reviewed By Olwenfls - Chepstow, United Kingdom
We've often walked in the area around the mill and wondered what it was like inside, so were delighted to have a chance to visit it on one of its open weekends. The mill has not been restored at all so it is not a slick conventional 'attraction', but is incredibly atmospheric. The owner and his wife are so knowledgeable they really bring the place & its past to life, and the other 'front of house' staff are welcoming and enthusiastic. Excellent information panels and some fascinating photos. No charge to look round, although I would have been happy to put something in a collection box if there had been one. In fact we went 2 days running as we wanted friends to see it. The National Mills website (quoted as part of this review) gives contact details so that you can check open days. Easy to get to with a car, otherwise a fair walk from bus stops on the main road if you are fit!
7. Old Wye Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By TMRDavies - Chepstow, United Kingdom
This bridge carries the old road between England/Wales, from Gloucestershire to Monmouthshire over the River Wye and has the border right in the middle. Like some places on the equator you can straddle two countries. If you are on one side of the bridge you can take a picture of this with Chepstow Castle in the background. Also marvel at the massive tide range here, the same rise and fall of the River Severn, and at certain times you;ll see the River Wye "flow the other way" when the tide comes in. The eddys and whirlpools under the bridge are quite hypnotic. You may also see a seal from her as they hunt for salmon. The elegant cast iron bridge is unique with its five spans and celebrated its bicentenary recently.
8. St Mary's Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Santabelly - Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Really superb memorials, and all visitors to Abergavenny should visit it. The Jesse Tree is one of the very few survivors of a once common feature and is a real gem of medieval wood carving. Anyone with even a moderate interest in art should visit it.
9. The Old Station Tintern
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By julia195491 - Reading, United Kingdom
We just turned in here on the off-chance to see what was there and it turned out to be quite charming. It is the now dis-used station for Tintern built in the days when they needed to get the wire made in the district out and tourists in. There is an interesting history to the place. We had lunch mainly because there was scampi on the menu! Not a disappointment at all, plenty to eat (we were beaten by the chips), well cooked and promptly served. There is a small 'model' railway still running - not certain when, but a chap was working on the engine shed while we were there. Plenty of room for kids to run around and I think they have various special events during the summer so its worth checking. The main grassy area in front of the old station building looks easily accessible for both pushchairs and disabled users.
