Events Around Lydney

Monthly tango event. Please check website for further information.

No need to throw away your broken items. Bring your broken item for our excellent and skilled repairers to repair – furniture, toys, tools, electronics, household appliance, clothing and textiles, and more. We have a number of excellent and skilled repairers. We can repair almost anything.

Ever wondered what lurks in the mud? Where does a dragonfly come from? What’s a bloodworm? You’ll be amazed at how much life there is in a seemingly empty pond. Come and see what creeps around in the depths of our pond. Assisted by our staff, you’re sure to see a variety of minibeast life, and learn something new.

9 acres of mature woodland gardens with streams, ponds, formal gardens with over 80 varieties of trees. Wild flower meadows host a variety of wild Orchids species. Traditional games on the lawns and lunches served on the terraces. Garden tours available.

Brockweir is a medieval village, nestled between the River Wye and the Offas Dyke Path. The gardens are of contrasting styles and sited in elevated positions offering extensive views over the Wye Valley and beyond. All gardens have parking close by.

Brother Thomas will tell you all about his life as a monk at Tintern Abbey. Our sympathetic and helpful brother will give you inside information about the monks rituals and responsibilities. As the cellarer of Tintern Abbey, he will be able to tell you all that is to know (and perhaps some things you shouldnt know!

There will be free parking in Redbrook on this day

Garden established 12 yrs ago from blank canvas. Large flat garden with formal lawns, colourful herbaceous borders, shrubberies and long border with mini stumpery. Incl wild flower meadow incorporating soft fruits and fruit trees, allotment-size productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and composting area.

Drop into one of our fun family craft activities and make something to take home!

The year is 1189 and the handsome, strong and courageous Lord William Marshal is celebrating his marriage to the lovely Lady Isabel de Clare. Guests are cordially invited to step back into medieval Wales and attend the celebrity couples lavish celebrations to include courtly dances and medieval tournaments galore.

Come along to our Living History weekend and discover what life was like at Chepstow Castle 900 years ago.

A quirky hilltop property with fantastic views across the Brecon Beacons, Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Two small Georgian buildings adorn the site: a circular two-storey dining club and a unique Naval temple celebrating the victories of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic wars.

Open Doors is Europe’s largest, free, architectural and heritage event, involving 48 countries. The Kymin will be celebrating this special week-end by opening the doors to the Round House free of charge on both 8th & 9th September. On Saturday 8th September we’ll have Rock Painting for all.

The Welsh Wanderer CycleFest is taking place in the market town of Monmouth on 26th August. Experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Wye Valley, by taking part in one of the two challenging sportive route options or bring the whole family along for a Free Family Cycle ride which is a perfect event for cyclists...

Have you ever wanted to draw beautiful landscapes but don’t know where to start£ Or are you already drawing and painting as a hobby and would like to improve your skills£ If so this one day course is for you.

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.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Taste of Monmouthshire is a boutique food and drink festival held in the historic venue of Shire Hall in the county town of Monmouth. The county of Monmouthshire is the Food Capital of Wales and boasts many award winning hotels and restaurants together with top quality food and drink producers.

Monsters Of Rock featuring Letz zep, Women in Rock & Whitesnake uk.: Tickets avaiable.

Redesigned in 2014 by the current owners. The garden has been densely planted with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and bulbs for year-round interest and continues to be developed.

Join us as we celebrate yet another year of this fun-filled, family-friendly, community Show. It’s the largest free show of its kind in Monmouthshire Enjoy the traditional flower, vegetable and craft competitions and a wide range of stalls including crafts, jams, jewellery, beauty treatments.

The redundant church of St Jeromes is renowned for its late 15th-century screen, one of the finest in southern Wales. The 19th-century restoration was carried out between 1863 and 1878 and supervised by J.P. Seddon.

Danbury, the UK’s largest VW and Ford Campervan is throwing its doors open this August Bank Holiday (25-27th August) and 15-16th September for customers to come along and view its wide range of vans at its showroom in Yate, Bristol, with the added extra of free ice creams and summer games.

Book talk and signing

Enclosed, level, subtropical garden created over last 29 yrs and filled with exotic planting, incl palms (over 6 varieties), tree ferns, yuccas, agaves and succulent bed, rare shrubs, bamboos, bananas, and other architectural planting. Wildlife pond and koi pond. C16 40ft deep well.