29 July – 6 August 2016 www.visitmonmouthshire.com Welcome to Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire is a great place for adventures, big and small, on and off the Maes. Take the Food Capital of Wales, nestled opportunity while you’re here to get out and between the Brecon Beacons about. With its outstanding natural landscapes National Park and the Wye and rich, distinctive culture, this is an adventure Valley Area of Outstanding playground like no other. Natural Beauty. Walk the Wales Coast Path – which starts in Chepstow – or cycle up The Tumble – a steady It’s not just the stunning landscape that’ll take 6 km 10% gradient legendary climb, which is your breath away. So will the majestic castles, listed as one of the 100 greatest cycling climbs dark starry skies, mountain climbs, fabulous in Britain. Or kayak down the River Wye, following food and 360° views. in the wake of the original Wye Tour explorers. Not adventurous enough for you? Try soaring The National Eisteddfod comes to Monmouthshire on thermal currents on a tandem paragliding in 2016 – in Wales’s Year of Adventure – flight off the Blorenge. We’ve no shortage of ways for the first time in more than 100 years. to get your heart racing and work up an appetite. We’ve lots of amazing things to see and If you’re looking for something less demanding, do and a packed programme of events why not try stargazing at one of our Dark Sky to keep you entertained while you’re here. Discovery Sites? Or for a culinary adventure, Our listings tell you everything you need sample some of our local food and drink at to know – what’s on, where, when, one of our award-winning restaurants. Or learn and whether you need to book in advance. a new skill at one of our cookery schools. Take a vineyard trail (to sample outstanding Check out Welsh wine), or visit one of our nine castles www.visitmonmouthshire.com/eisteddfod – we have more per square mile than anywhere for more information. else in the UK. For a spiritual adventure visit the spectacular ruins of Tintern Abbey, which inspired Turner and Wordsworth, or St Mary’s Priory in Abergavenny, known as the Westminster of Wales, to meet Jesse, one of the World’s finest medieval wooden sculptures, or to find out about the Welsh archers who fought at Agincourt. If it’s raining we’ve got plenty of undercover adventures. Check out Abergavenny museum to learn about the incredible Lady Llanover, or visit Monmouth or Chepstow museums which tell the stories of these towns. Don’t miss our Georgian Shire Hall in Monmouth, or Old Station, Tintern with its award-winning tearoom. #findyourepic #walesadventure 2 3 08/06/16 – 04/09/16 28/07/16 29/07/16 29/07/16 – 06/08/16 29/07/16 – 06/08/16 29/07/16 – 06/08/16 ‘Lady Llanover and Abergavenny Play like the Eisteddfod Navigation Gorge Scrambling Maes Yr Angel Her Circle’ Exhibition Farmers Market Stars Roadshow Challenge – The Experience The Angel Hotel Abergavenny Museum Abergavenny Market Hall Deri View Primary School Borderlands Adventure Inspire 2 Adventure 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP7 5EN UK Lower Castle St, Abergavenny, 61 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Llwynu Lane, Abergavenny, NP7 6AR Near Gilwern, within minutes Borderlands Outdoor All Day NP7 5EE NP7 5HD 09:30 – 12:30 of Govilon Park & Ride and Monmouthshire on the Maes 11:00 – 13:00; 14:00 – 17:00 All day (U7 – U9 Players Clinic) Castle Meadow Site. All day Our summer 13:00 – 16:00 10:00 & 13:00 start times. exhibition (U10 – U12 Players Clinic) Approx. 2 hour duration. explores the Learn the skills influence of of the world’s Augusta Hall greatest players (Lady Llanover) and teams and her family using the latest The Angel Hotel’s pop-up festival and friends video analysis, celebrates the National Eisteddfod on Welsh Monmouthshire is known for statistics coming to Abergavenny. The Culture and the Eisteddfod. Make its fantastic local food, and you’ll and cutting entrance will be on castle street, sure to see the stunning ‘Death find the very best at Abergavenny edge training just a few yards from the Maes, of Tewdrig’ sculpture. Farmers Market. techniques. and will be a great celebration of Free Entry Free Entry £20 per player (booking required, music, food, drink and local culture. 01873 854282 01873 735811 please contact) Free Entry abergavennymuseum@ 07899 890509 New at this year’s Eisteddfod, 01873 857121 monmouthshire.gov.uk 29/07/16 [email protected] come along to Monmouthshire Rock climb waterfalls, scramble [email protected] www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk on the Maes and take part rocks, balance along ledges and www.maesyrangel.cymru 29/07/16 – 31/07/16 in the Borderlands Adventure. Family Seaside Funday go through a dark tunnel with 22/07/16 – 30/07/16 The adventure takes place across Old Station, Tintern water rushing by! 29/07/16 – 06/08/16 ‘Mountain View’ Abergavenny throughout the week Tintern, Chepstow, NP16 7NX A fun and exciting activity where Monmouth Festival You will be given a map leading All day Exhibition you will get wet. This activity has The Eisteddfod Blestrium St Car Park to a number of locations at the Craft Renaissance something for everyone, suitable comes to St Mary’s Church & Three festival site and beyond! By following Kemeys Commander, 3 miles out for all, and is an enjoyable challenge. Horseshoes Pub, Monmouth the map you will find riddles and Abergavenny Market of Usk on the B4598, NP15 1JU challenges to complete throughout The Gorge Scrambling Experience Event times vary Abergavenny Market 10:30 – 17:00 the week as you explore the area. is perfect for visitors to the One lucky winner will be selected Eisteddfod festival looking for 61 Cross Street, Abergavenny, at random to win a prize! a mini adventure taking time out NP7 5HD to explore the surrounding area. All day So don’t delay, come along and £25 per person. Price includes You don’t need to head to the beach join the Adventure in the South Wales Borderlands! all activity and safety equipment for a seaside funday. At the Old along with qualified instructors. £140 per person Station there will be donkey rides, Minimum age 8 years. 01291 624667 / 07580 135869 train rides, punch and judy, a surf 01600 891515 Monmouth’s fabulous free music simulator and more. [email protected] Exhibition showcasing landscapes [email protected] festival is a nine-day celebration www.borderlandsoutdoor.com Free Entry, £1 to park. with Welsh mountains. Original www.inspire2adventure.com of the town and community, Rides charged for. paintings by local artists. In our and a chance to see the best 01291 689566 gallery shop we have work from Don’t miss a visit to Abergavenny’s local and national musicians oldstationtintern@ 50 designer makers including Victorian Market Hall, which has from many genres. monmouthshire.gov.uk jewellery by silversmith Deborah a packed programme of markets Free Entry www.visitmonmouthshire.com/ Edwards, maker of the bard’s and events over the Eisteddfod. 07756 974092 oldstationtintern crown for this year’s Eisteddfod. Free Entry [email protected] Free Entry 01873 735811 www.monmouthfestival.co.uk 01873 880879 [email protected] www.craftrenaissance.co.uk 4 2016 Monmouthshire Eisteddfod Fringe www.visitmonmouthshire.com/eisteddfod 5 29/07/16 – 06/08/16 30/07/16 30/07/16 31/07/16 01/08/16 02/08/16 ‘The Black Mountains African Drumming Hot Air Balloon Flight Hot Air Balloon Flight Hot Air Balloon Flight Wine & Cheese at Circle’ Exhibition Workshop from Llanarth from Llanarth from Llanarth White Castle Vineyard The Court Cupboard Craft Gallery Old Station, Tintern Bailey Balloons Bailey Balloons Bailey Balloons White Castle Vineyard New Court Farm, Llantilio Pertholey, Tintern, Chepstow, NP16 7NX Llanarth Village Hall, Llanarth Village Hall, Llanarth Village Hall, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, 14:00 – 15:00 Monmouth, NP15 2AU Monmouth, NP15 2AU Monmouth, NP15 2AU Monmouthshire, NP7 8RA NP7 8AU 06:00 06:30 06:00 18:00 10:30 – 19:00 Find out how to bang an African Drum at this one hour workshop. 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