What's On and Things To Do Around Crickhowell

Blending wild and tame, 6½ acre garden described as ’Absolutely enchanting, of the place, so imaginative’. Set high in the Black Mountains by the Grwyne Fawr river with lots of places to sit and enjoy the tranquility. An inspiring mix of vegetables and fruit, mature trees and shrubs and water.

Abergavenny Arts Festival will be taking place Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2018. Abergavenny Arts Festival will showcase amateur and professional artists from the vibrant local arts scene, as well as inviting some exciting artists and art practitioners from further afield.

The South Wales Shire Horse Show happens in Bailey Park, Abergavenny (NP7 5TR) every year and aims to improve the breed and promote the breeding of Shire Horses. If you love horses this is something you cannot miss!

The Festival provides a platform for Young People, where they can be empowered, through shared organisational responsibility of the event, to come alongside their communities and demonstrate their diverse range of talents.

Beautiful garden with a wide variety of established plants, many rare and unusual. Pergola with climbing roses and clematis. Wildlife pond with many newts, insects and frogs. Numerous containers with diverse range of planting. Several seating areas, each with a different atmosphere.

Stardreams Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Oliver! at Blaenavon Ironworks.

This year’s World Heritage Day in Blaenavon will be held on Saturday 30 June 2018 from 11am until 4pm. The highlight of the day will be the heritage costume parade which starts at 1.00pm from the top of Broad Street and proceeds through the town.

Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy in the spectacular setting of the ruins of Llanthony Priory. Bring camping chairs or blankets as no seating is provided. If wet, performance in Court Farm Barn.

Hugh Thomson’s travelbooks include The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland and Cochineal Red, both about Peru, as well as Nanda Devi, a journey to a usually inaccessible part of the Himalaya. His memoir Tequila Oil: Getting Lost in Mexico was serialised by BBC Radio 4.

Starting at Snowdon, Llanberis path, then Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan. Covering 32km, ascending 3000m, to be completed within 15 hours. Supported by Qualified Mountain marshals.

A brand new 70 minutes, blending poeticals, talking, standing, spotlights, cables, Kronenburg, foot-stamping and old school wistfulness.

Little Wander (the team behind the Machynlleth Comedy Festival) return with their monthly comedy club. Catch some of the UKs finest stand up stars at fantastic value.

Steve Knightley and Phil Beer: two extraordinary craftsmen with one unique sound. Dovetailing old songs with new, this is an unmissable celebration of the duo’s enduring impact on roots, acoustic and folk music. Show of Hands weave story and melody to create a spellbinding display of consummate musicianship.

A cast of over 250 students present “An A to Z of dance”. The performances include ballet, tap, street and modern dance styles.

A modern garden using swathes of herbaceous plants and grasses, surrounding stone built farmhouse and barns with stunning views of the Black Mountains.

A pretty riverside garden, maintained by volunteers. Along the riverside there is mixed herbaceous planting, a shady area, and steps up to a productive garden with espalier fruit trees, vegetables, soft fruits and a wildlife area.

This year’s World Heritage Day in Blaenavon will be held on Saturday 30 June 2018 from 11am until 4pm. The highlight of the day will be the heritage costume parade which starts at 1.00pm from the top of Broad Street and proceeds through the town.

Three country gardens with very different styles in the picturesque Herefordshire Golden valley. Brighton House: a plantswoman’s garden of just over an acre, divided into several distinct areas crammed with many unusual and interesting plants.

Hidden 2 acre garden with S-facing terrace, collection of pelargoniums, millrace wall, pond and spacious lawns with extensive views. Colourful and unusual plants in the borders, a malus avenue and a recently revamped productive vegetable garden.

The Farmers’ Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 2pm in the Market Hall. The market is worth a visit for the lively atmosphere alone with live music and a chance to meet the locals.

Nothing beats getting lost in a good book in a majestic garden on a summer’s day. See what literary gems you can discover in our second-hand book fair. Your donations will also help us to raise money for vital conservation work.

Join one of our volunteer led garden tours, hear a little bit about the history of Dyffryn and see the garden highlights this month. Each tour lasts approx. 30 minutes, please wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather. Meet outside the Visitor Reception 10 mins before start. Booking Not Needed.

Learn about the heritage of our orchards in Wales and the history of cider and perry making with this interactive touring exhibition. Booking Not Needed.

Take in the seasonal highlights of the garden with an exclusive guided tour with our Head Gardener, Chris Flynn. Find out what is at its best this spring and what to look forward to in the following months.

Developing garden on ex-wasteland around modest farmhouse. Exposed hilltop site, fine views. Small orchard, reflecting pond, herbaceous borders, grasses, farmyard garden with standard parrotia and massed crocosmia (under reconstruction), picket beds. Many seats. 30 mins walk through fields, steep return climb.

If you like it hot, this is the event for you as Merthyr hosts its annual awesome Chilli Fest. There will be some 15 to 20 chilli traders selling the best chilli products in the UK as well as loads of food to eat, drink and taste. Venue: Penderyn Square, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AE.

A fast-paced hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb from HG Wells’ classic story. The thought of invisibility – and the advantages it could bring to someone – is one which has captured the imagination of millions since the classic HG Wells’ story The Invisible Man was first published.

Bargains galore at this table top sale Refreshments available + Raffle

Kentchurch Court is sited close to the Welsh border. The large stately home dates to C11 and has been in the Scudamore family for over 1000yrs The deer-park surrounding the house dates back to the Knights Hospitallers of Dinmore and lies at the heart of an estate of over 5000 acres.

A fun-flled show about e-safety, based on the best-selling picture book by Stuart Spendlow, illustrated by Amy Bradley. Sophie reads about an exciting creature called a Penguinpig on the Internet.

The garden has a beautiful panoramic view of the Rhymney Valley and is in a semi-rural setting. A real plantswoman’s garden with over 600 varieties of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs and trees.

A Different Thread play what they call “British- Americana” and not just because their two main collaborators, Robert Jackson and Alicia Best, are from the UK and US respectively. They weave together elements of blues and folk, country and bluegrass.

MELLT are a young punk rock band heralding from Wild West Wales but now living in Cardiff. Their debut album ‘Mae’n Hawdd Pan Ti’n Ifanc’ will be released on April 20th with the first single ‘Rebel’ available now.

An Evening with BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2017 - Kris Drever. Drever’s voice and guitar is a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and a member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist.

Winner of Wales in Bloom for over 30yrs, Usk is full of hanging baskets and boxes and a wonderful backdrop to around 20 gardens from small cottages packed with colourful and unusual plants to large gardens with brimming herbaceous borders. Romantic garden around the ramparts of Usk Castle.

A fast-paced hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb from HG Wells’ classic story. The thought of invisibility – and the advantages it could bring to someone – is one which has captured the imagination of millions since the classic HG Wells’ story The Invisible Man was first published.

Roll up, roll up!...We are putting together a gorgeous big fat day of circus fun and festivities!... www.happyscircus.co.uk will be pitching their 600 seater tent on Garway common in front of The Garway Moon pub and performing a show from 2pm.

This is a chance to look round over 20 lovely private gardens - large and small, but all brimming with interest. Every garden has something to offer - interesting plant combinations, ways of dealing with a difficult slope, how to garden a corner in deep shade, unusual trees and shrubs, a treehouse . . . .

VELOTHON Wales gives cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the thrill of closed road cycling, whilst taking in some of Wales’ most breathtaking scenery. There’s something for every level of ability or ambition, with 140, 125 and 60KM routes on offer.

Due to having to close our sanctuary for a few months to carry out much needed work and upgrades on-site, we are pleased that we will be re-opening on Saturday 23rd June from 12noon. We will be serving afternoon tea and having a few stalls so please pop along and say hi :)

In celebration of the centenary of the end of First World War, OCT will be performing three episodes from the popular BBC Tv comedy series, including the iconic last episode ’Goodbyeee’.

A fast-paced hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb from HG Wells’ classic story. The thought of invisibility – and the advantages it could bring to someone – is one which has captured the imagination of millions since the classic HG Wells’ story The Invisible Man was first published.

To tie in with Monmouth Literary Festival, Ignition Theatre presents a fast-paced, hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb of the classic H. G.

This exciting production, touring throughout the U.K., is performed by 3 of the finest West End singers accompanied by a live 10-piece band. Between them they recreate Burt Bacharach’s timeless hits.

In its 77th Year, the Machen Agricultural Show is a family friendly show with lots to see and do. If you love horses, then pony club entries are welcomed. We have a fabulous vintage machines and vintage tea dance section with its own band and dance lessons. Horticulture including entries for cakes, jams, craft etc.

Bring out the Turner within and create your own watercolour masterpiece with tips and guidance from Kymin volunteer, Lavinia. Experienced water-colourist, Lavinia O’Brien, will be helping visitors to create their own water-colour painting. Suitable for experienced painters and beginners alike.

12 noon - 5pm vintage tractors, bouncy castle, in field below the church yard. Vintage and local wedding gown display and raffle in the church. Car boot sale, tombola, skittles, carousel, home produce and refreshments at the Babington, classic cars from 1pm at the school car park (2:30pm tour).

Bring out the Turner within and create your own watercolour masterpiece with tips and guidance from Kymin volunteer, Lavinia. Experienced water-colourist, Lavinia O’Brien, will be helping visitors to create their own water-colour painting. Suitable for experienced painters and beginners alike.

Ever fancied trying your hand at water colouring' Well now’s your chance. Talented painter Lavinia will help you create your own water colour painting. Whether you are an experienced painter or this is your first time. All materials provided free of charge. Tea and home made cakes available to buy.

Arch Echo. Artists performing: Arch Echo.: Tickets avaiable.