Craft drop in session
2025-08-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-26 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
All ages welcome!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking required.

Dragons Rugby Camps
2025-08-20 09:30 - 13:30 | Monmouthshire
Dragon Rugby camps are FREE sessions for children aged 5-11 to attend. During the sessions there will be a variety of rugby games, skills and activities to take part in. Children attending the session will be provided with breakfast and lunch as part of the day’s activities.
Join us on: 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August
⏰9:30am – 1:30pm
📌Thornwell Primary school (only 20 spaces per day)
📌Monmouth Comprehensive school (only 20 spaces per day)
📌Our Lady’s and St Michaels Primary School (only 20 spaces per day)
📌Caldicot Comprehensive school (only 20 spaces per day)
Click HERE and select ‘Join waiting list’ and you will then be contacted to confirm your space.
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.
If you would like any further information, feel free to contact us at play@monmouthshire.gov.uk, we will be more than happy to help!

Bee House Craft
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click here to book – Bee House Craft Eventbrite
Suitable for ages 5+
All children must be accompanied by an adult

Old Station Tintern Summer Activities
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Old Station Tintern, Tintern Heights, Catbrook, Brockweir,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX, United Kingdom
Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our nature-based activity sessions taking place at Old Station Tintern most Wednesday’s over the Summer Holidays (excluding Wednesday 13th August).
Book your tickets here
Wednesday 23rd July – Fingers story time and fun (10.00am – 11.00am or 11.30am – 12.30pm)
Join us for a hands-on session at Old Station Tintern which starts with a delightful story time inspired by nature. Then it’s time to get messy planting seeds and creating artwork and colourful plant labels. Each child will take home their planted seeds ready to watch them grow and flourish.
Wednesday 30th July – Butterfly story time and creative fun (10.00am – 11.00am or 11.30am – 12.30pm)
Let your imagination take flight and join us for a flutter-filled session at Old Station Tintern. Young children can dive into the world of butterflies though stories and hands-on creativity. Reveal the bright colours of a butterfly shape, create your own dazzling butterfly with paint and make a bright and beautiful collage.
Wednesday 6th August – Little explorers’ nature trail (10.00am – 11.00am or 11.30am – 12.30pm)
Calling all curious kids! Join us at Old Station Tintern for stories, craft and a chance to explore, learn and make wild memories on an outdoor nature trail. We will lend children explorer equipment, a hat and jacket for the session to walk around our beautiful site together hunting for bugs, spotting birds, beasties and beautiful plants.
Wednesday 20th August – All aboard the imagination train (10.00am – 11.00am or 11.30am – 12.30pm)
Step into the world of trains and travel at Old Station Tintern with stories and a hands-on activity session of making and messy creativity. Build your own colourful train collage, use toy trains dipped in paints to roll out tracks and patterns, and decorate a hot-air balloon collage and let your imagination fly away with you.
Wednesay 27th August – Messy and magical willow lanterns (10.00am – 11.00am or 11.30am – 12.30pm)
(Booked separately as slightly more expensive. Click here to book.)
Join us at Old Station Tintern for stories inspired by nature with a craft activity for kids. Get ready to roll-up your sleeves and unleash you little one’s creative spirit in a joyfully creative rustic art session making and decorating your own willow lanterns with tealights and listening to stories.
Event details :
Dates – Wednesdays on the 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 20th August and 27th August.
Times – 10.00am – 11.00am or 11.30am – 12.30pm. Each session will last around 1 hour.
Cost – £3.50 per child (except the Willow event which is £4). Each booking for one child. Adults do not need to book.
Ages – Suitable from ages 3 – 7.
Where to go – Craft activities will be under the stretch tent next to the overflow car park.
Terms & Conditions
For ages 3 – 7.
One adult required for every two children (adults do not need to book)
The session will be supervised by one Old Station Tintern staff member
Maximum group size 10 children
Pre-booking required
No refunds available

Stay and Play - Summer Half Term 2025
2025-08-20 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Magor and Undy Community Hall, Main Road, Undy, Caldicot, NP233GD
MonLife will be holding free stay and play sessions during the Summer Holidays! 🎉
Children and families will have the opportunity to freely choose from lots of activities including physical play, arts and crafts, den building or wherever their imagination takes them – Please note that parental supervision is required for children under the age of 11!
Join us at:
📌Magor and Undy Hub ; 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 10:00– 11:30am
📌Bulwark Community Centre – 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 1:00-2:30pm
Click HERE and select ‘Join waiting list’ and you will then be contacted to confirm your space!
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.

Meet the Author: Jane Carter
2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:15 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Meet the author of Tommy Blue and Rex in Gigantic Danger! Come along to a fun filled event that includes a reading from Jane, a chance to help create the plot for the next Tommy Blue and Rex story, colouring and word searches 🤩
No booking required.

Drop in Craft Session
2025-08-20 14:00 - 14:30 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge
Suitable for ages 4 – 7
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking required.

Bug Hunt & Craft
2025-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click here to book – Bug Hunt & Craft
Suitable for ages 5+
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Flower Stories & Crafts
2025-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
No booking required.
Suitable for ages 2 – 5.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wind in the Willows
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Abergavenny Museum and Castle, Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EE, United Kingdom
Wind in the Willows
22 August 2025
18:00 (Doors open 17:00)
Abergavenny Castle
Outdoor Theatre

Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. And Rat likes picnics and just messing about in boats.
Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad, bewitched by the roar of an engine and the screech of burning tyres, pursues his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a fast, red motor-car.
Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Enjoy it all summer across the UK where the story is set: in the great British outdoors.
Bring your own seating, picnic and suitable attire for the weather. Please note unless management and the cast assess the weather as a risk, the show will go on even if raining.
Wheelchair accessible although please note this is an historic site so the ground is very uneven and seating areas will be more accessible than others. Assistance dogs and well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Performance Length: 1hr 40 mins (inc 20min interval)
Book your tickets here

Fords at the Castle 2025
2025-08-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Come to Caldicot Castle for “Fords at the Castle” a family fun day out celebrating everything Fords. Walk in entry is free for spectators to view 100+ Ford cars.

31 August 2025
11:00- 16:00

Tickets!

Kanine Karnival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Come join us at Caldicot Castle for a Kanine Karnival! This family fun day extravaganza will be packed with activities and entertainment for everyone in the family (including our four legged friends!).
There’ll be a dog show, street food vendors, live music, shopping stalls, children’s entertainment and more. And of course, this is all very dog friendly.
All profits from this event will go to support Help For Dogs, a last line of defense dog charity. Saving, Caring for and re-homing dogs that everyone else has given up on.

20/09/2025
10:00-17:00

Tickets!

Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Halloween Trail
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-31 | Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Castle Car Park,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY, United Kingdom
Start your eerie adventure at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre and follow the trail… if you dare!
Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween trail through Chepstow. For just £3.50, you’ll get a trail sheet to guide you through spooky clues and hidden surprises around town. Complete the trail and you could win a prize! Available to purchase during centre opening times: 10:00am – 12:30am & 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Perfect for families and little monsters of all ages.
🕸️ No need to book – just pop into the Tourist Information Centre to begin your spooky quest!
Brought to you by MonLife and Monmouthshire County Council.

TMG: The Monmouthshire Games October 2025
2025-10-27 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-29 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Abergavenny Leisure Centre, Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6EP, United Kingdom
The Monmouthshire Games (TMG) is based on learning new skills, developing confidence, meeting new people and most importantly, having fun through sport. With over 30 different sports, each day will be action-packed with a full range of sporting activities that children and young people aged 5-11 years can enjoy. A maximum of 30 spaces are available per day, per site. Taking place across Monmouthshire, join us at one of the following locations:

Abergavenny Leisure Centre
Monmouth Leisure Centre
Caldicot Leisure Centre
Chepstow Leisure Centre

Don’t forget, we offer a 25% discount when you purchase 10 sessions together in advance, that’s a fantastic saving of £52.50!
How do I book my child onto The Monmouthshire Games?
You can book your child onto TMG by registering below:
The Monmouthshire Games October 2025

Help us Create the BioTapestry
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Caldicot Community Hub
Calling all creatives, beginners or experts and everyone who cares about our amazing environment!

Monday 27th October
10:00-12:00

Help us Create the BioTapestry
2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Chepstow Community Hub
Calling all creatives, beginners or experts and everyone who cares about our amazing environment!

Monday 27th October
2-4pm

Halloween Active Play 2025
2025-10-28 09:30 - 11:25, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:55, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:55, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:55 | Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN, United Kingdom
Our Halloween themed Active Play is Back!

The Active Play Engagement sessions are for children aged 5-11 years old to engage in a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and play based activities. All sessions are free of charge to attend.

Chepstow Leisure Centre – 28/10/2025 – 9:30am – 11:25am
Monmouth Leisure Centre – 28/10/2015 – 10:00am – 11:55am
Abergavenny, Gilwern Outdoor Adventure Centre – 28/10/2025 – 1:00pm – 2:55pm
Caldicot Leisure Centre – 30/10/2025 – 10:00am – 11:55am

Book your place below:
https://monlifeswim.courseprogress.co.uk/onlinejoining/classes-results?filter=%7B%22showFullCourses%22:true,%22centre%22:7,%22courseGroupCategory%22:%5B55%5D%7D
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.

Halloween Stay and Play October 2025
2025-10-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Magor and Undy Community Hub (The Hub), Main Rd, Undy,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3GD
Our Halloween themed Stay and Play is Back! Permission will be needed for face painting and this can be given on the day.
Please note that parental supervision is required for children under the age of 11!
Magor and Undy Hwb – 29/10/2025 – 10:00am -11.30am
Bulwark Community Centre- 29/10/2025 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Book your place below:
Online booking
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.
If you have any queries regarding the play schemes please email play@monmouthshire.gov.uk.

Help us Create the BioTapestry
2025-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Usk Community Hub
Calling all creatives, beginners or experts and everyone who cares about our amazing environment!

Wednesday 29th October
2-4pm

Halloween Crafts at the Drill Hall
2025-10-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Drill Hall, The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HJ, United Kingdom
Halloween Crafts at the Drill Hall – Free Family Fun!

Date: Thursday 30th October
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Drill Hall, Chepstow

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of creativity! Join us at the Drill Hall for free Halloween-themed craft activities perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re making ghostly decorations or creepy creations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
No booking required – just drop in!
Children must be accompanied by an adult!
