Towns & Villages - discover the market towns & villages of Monmouthshire with their traditional pubs & seasonal events
Ancient villages, historic market towns, modern high street shopping - you’ll find everything to meet your needs here.
Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow specialise in friendly, independent and individual shops while major stores line up along Newport’s Commercial Street. Usk is growing as an antique centre and Caldicot offers convenient pedestrianised shopping.
At Abergavenny and Newport, the market halls exude smells, sights and sounds to tempt you and brim with a range of fresh produce, colour and character.
Idyllic locations, pretty cottages, medieval churches and traditional pubs make the region’s villages appealing places to explore.
The Welsh border county of Monmouthshire envelops the beautiful Wye Valley and contrasts dramatically with the Black Mountains and stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. The step into Wales offers you breathtaking scenery, fascinating heritage and diverse opportunities for activity. Take a wander around the county visiting our market towns, quaint villages and historic hamlets, and soak in the Welsh air refreshing you on a truly memorable holiday.
Abergavenny - a well-known market town and the venue for its annual Food Festival, held in September, attracting thousands of visitors and some well-known chefs
Blaenavon - a small town growing in status since it was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000, offering visitors an insight into our industrial past.
Caerleon - offers an insight to Roman times with its Legionary Museum and Fortress Baths; take a stroll to the remains of the amphitheatre and listen for the roar of the crowd.
Chepstow - offers one of the county's formidable border castles, dramatically perched on a clifftop above the River Wye.
Monmouth - another of our beautiful historic towns, including the Monnow Bridge once used for collecting tolls
Newport - Wales' latest city, boasting a medieval cathedral and the intriguing Transporter Bridge.
Tintern - the site of the magnificent Tintern Abbey, the best medieval abbey in Wales.
Usk - a delightful, picture-perfect village built on the River Usk and offering an assortment of independent retailers.
Monmouthshire has plenty more to offer and, no matter how long your visit, there will be plenty left on your "to do" list. Take a look at our Links for activities and events you can enjoy during your visit.