Wye Valley
The Wye Valley has a host of Spa Hotels and beautiful countryside walks and the most castles per square miles in the UK!
Abergavenny is a beautiful little market town that offers its visitors a glimpse into the laid back lifestyle of Wales, where you can experience some of the best local produce in Britain. Home to the Abergavenny Food festival, this little town in Wales won’t disappoint!
There are hundreds of events and festivals happening all over the Wye Valley throughout the year, including The Hay Literary Festival, The Royal Welsh Show, Chepstow Races and hundreds more! You won’t be short of things to do whilst on holiday.
Although famous for its food, history and culture, it offers the UK city breaker something as well. The City of Newport (Wales) offers its visitors a city experience and with the capital city of Cardiff on the doorstep, this is the perfect location for that weekend break or UK getaway!
Looking for places to visit and things to do with the kids? Then look no further - with castles and attractions dotted throughout the Wye Valley this is a fantastic place for that UK family holiday.
Events in Wye Valley
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 18 Apr | ABP Newport Wales Marathon at Newport City |
| Sat 24 - Sun 25 Apr | Wonderwool Wales at Wonderwool Wales |
| Sat 15 - Sun 16 May | Royal Welsh Smallholding and Countryside Festival at Royal Welsh Showground |
| Mon 19 - Thu 22 Jul | Royal Welsh Show at Royal Welsh Showground |
Museums in Wye Valley
Llandrindod Wells
Llananno church situated by the River Ithon was completely rebuilt in 1876, but a wonderful rood screen from the late 15th century has been preserved. It is well worth visiting.
Wildlife & Nature
Newport City
Newport Wetlands is a partnership between Natural Resources Wales, Newport City Council and the RSPB. This nature reserve offers a haven for wildlife on the edge of the city.
