Events Around Monmouthshire

On Tuesday 2nd April at The Beaufort Hotel, High Street, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2DY between 10.00am-2.

Monmouth Music Theatre present Guys and Dolls, a multiple award-winning show, which was adapted into the successful film starring Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Jean Simmons. It had major runs on Broadway and the West End, from its original 1950 debut to its 2015 West End revival.

A weekend dedicated to giving you a taster for the railway, we will have representatives from all departments on hand to answer questions and show you around the site and railway. We plan to have one steam and one diesel locomotive in use. With trains running on our normal 4 train timetable.

The Usk Farmers’ Market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month throughout the year from 10.00am to 1.00 pm. It is held in the Memorial Hall, Maryport St, Usk NP15 1AD with both indoor and outside stalls.

On Sunday 7 April 2019, Drifters Waterway Holidays and the Canal & River Trust are offering people the chance to try canal boating for free at 19 locations across England and Wales, including Goytre Wharf on the Mon & Brec Canal.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: The Luckiest Guy Alive Poet, movie star, rock star, TV and radio presenter, comedian and social commentator. You name it and this glorious British Institution has done it. No wonder his latest book announces that he is the Luckiest Guy Alive.

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

On Saturday, April 13th, Wendy Scotford of Nantyderry Garden Centre will be demonstrating ’Inspiration for planting up pots and containers’. Many of us plant up a pot in the same way each year or just expect last year’s to go on and on - this talk will suggest some new combinations.

All the resident animals at The Kymin have decided to invite their animal friends from around the world to come and celebrate Easter with them at The Kymin. Get your travel permit and go and find them all hiding around the grounds. £2.00 per trail with a prize for all participants - accompanying adults free.

The animals can see you, can you see them? Over Easter The Kymin has become the home of animals from all over the world. Make a pair of binoculars, follow the clues on the map, collect stickers for your travel permit and look for the hidden animals in our family woodland trail this Easter.

Animals from around the world will be hiding in the Kymin grounds this Easter Bank Holiday. Why not come and see if you can spot them all. Make some binoculars, follow the clues on the map spotting the different animals from around the world as you explore The Kymin. Prizes for all participants. Suitable for all ages.

This event includes a chocolate treat for the children! Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April: We will be operating a one train timetable.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES. SOLAR. BATTERY STORAGE. COMMUNITY PROJECTS. BEE FRIENDLY GARDENING. This FREE event exhibits the many different types of Electric Vehicles (EVs) available on the market today. They are joined by their experienced owners, giving honest views about their EV.

Come to Tintern Abbey to see majestic birds of prey in flight, and have your photo taken with them for a unique souvenir. Learn how falconry was part of Tudor life and how birds of prey live, and why falconry was the most popular sport of the day.

Experience life in the Marches in the 12th century where Welsh, English and Norman all mingle. Fashion shows, singing, historical crafts, medieval justice, archery and, of course, knights and men-at-arms fighting for your entertainment. Come see a slice of life from over 800 years ago!

Join us for this popular walking festival which has become firmly established on the walkers calendar!

We don’t need to be told that the Lower Wye Valley is beautiful but particularly so in Spring when the bluebells are in full bloom. The festival offers the opportunity to discover more about the countryside and it’s hidden heritage that we have in abundance.