FREE Swim
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09, 2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16, 2024-06-21 - 2024-06-23, 2024-06-28 - 2024-06-30, 2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07, 2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14, 2024-07-19 - 2024-07-21, 2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN, United Kingdom
Under-16’s can also enjoy a free swim at your local MonLife Active Leisure centre during the following times:

Chepstow Leisure Centre:Fridays from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Abergavenny Leisure Centre: Fridays between 8.00pm – 9:00pm
Monmouth Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 3:00pm – 4:15pm (Free to 16’s & under with a MonLife card)
Caldicot Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 11.30am – 12.45pm

Find out more: https://www.monlife.co.uk/monactive/swimming/

Join us on Saturday 8 th June at Caldicot Castle for a special live summer performance with British punk/rock icons, The Stranglers!
2024-06-08 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
As they celebrate their 50th year anniversary and we celebrate Caldicot’s 50 years of town status, this will be a glittering golden celebration that Caldicot will never forget! The Stranglers will also be joined on the by friends, Buzzcocks. – Tickets go on sale December 1stat 10am – Set your alarms and get ready!

Summer Exhibition of Students Work
2024-06-22 09:30 - 13:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Usk Community Learning are very excited to present their ‘Exhibition of Students Work’. Come along and view some of the fantastic work our very talented learners have achieved throughout the year.

Usk Community Hub
Saturday, 22nd June 2024
9.30am – 1pm
01291 426888 / uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

ADULT & CHILD Willow Weaving Garden Decorations Workshop
2024-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Have fun together learning simple willow weaving techniques to create your own garden decorations.

Saturday, 22nd June 2024
1pm – 3pm
Cost – Adult £10 Child £5 (age 5+)
plus materials £2 per person

01291 426888 / uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caldicot Castle Guided Tour
2024-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
About
Caldicot Castle Guided Tour
Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered history of one of Wales most beautiful castles.
Please note that due to popularity, tickets must be booked beforehand.
Our tour is led by local expert Pauline Heywood who has spent years studying the castle and its remarkable family history. Pauline will take you on a journey into the past and share with you some of the fascinating facts that are unique to Caldicot Castle. The tour will also point out some of the most interesting features in the castle buildings and may even tell you where you are most likely to see our resident ghost!
Duration: Tour lasts 1 hour
When: The last Wednesday of every month (except May), at 2pm.
Where : Tours start under the marquee within the castle grounds.
Cost: £2 per person
Suitable for: Adults and children of school age (accompanied by adults). Most of the tour is on flat ground, but there are some grass areas and chippings in parts.

Splash Watercolour Flower Painting Workshop
2024-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Learn to paint flowers the easy way. Using lot’s of different techniques to create beautiful artwork.

Friday, 28th June 2024
10am – 1pm
Cost: £15

Book your space via 01291 426888 or by emailing uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Pen & Ink Drawing Workshop
2024-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
On this workshop we will experiment with pen and coloured ink to create a vibrant landscape.

Friday, 5th July 2024
10am – 1pm
Cost £15
01291 426888 / uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Folk Art/Barge Painting Workshop
2024-07-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
On this workshop you will learn to paint with one stroke, this is a popular and interesting decorative painting technique, where double and multi-loading is used to achieve highlights, shadows and colour changes in one strike.

Saturday, 6th July 2024
9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost £15
01291 426888 uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Build a Canon Workshop!
2024-07-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
It has been 50 years since the canon arrived at Caldicot Castle and we are celebrating by inviting you to build a canon with us in Caldicot Library!
Click here to book!
Suitable for ages 4 -9.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

999 Emergency Services Day
2024-07-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Caldicot Town Team present a fantastic 999 Emergency Services Day is back for 2024 at Caldicot Castle!
This event is always popular as you can meet and greet with all of the emergency services, have pictures taken with emergency vehicles and even get to play with the sirens!
Held on Sunday 7th July from 10am until 5pm in the glorious grounds of Caldicot Castle and Country park, don’t forget to visit the towers and see inside the Castle.
Stay with us throughout the day and enjoy displays, good food and fun activities.
Entry is £2 per person, you can book online here to save time on the day.

Creative Hat Making Workshop
2024-07-13 09:30 - 13:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Have fun learning new skills and techniques for crafting a Baker Boy Hat, Cap or Sun Hat.

Saturday, 13th July 2024
9.30am – 1.30pm
Cost £20
01291 426888 / uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Dubs at the Castle 2024
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-21 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Dubs at the Castle 2024 is a fun-filled family camping weekend, brought to you by VW enthusiasts, whose passion and love for Volkswagens helps to bring you a VW experience like no other. Whether your new to the VW scene or a seasoned professional, DATC creates a special atmosphere for all the family to enjoy.
Throughout the weekend there are Live Bands, Traders, Club Displays, the ever popular Old Skool Bike Competition and of course, Show ‘n Shine. Children’s activities and a great selection of food stalls help to keep the little ones happy while you spend your time admiring the wonderful array of Volkswagens on display. Set in the beautiful grounds of Caldicot Castle, DATC is a firm favourite in the VW calendar.
We look forward to welcoming all our loyal supporters who return year after year, whilst extending an extra special Welsh welcome, ‘croeso’ to our new visitors.

DATE: 19 July 2024 – 21 July 2024

* Any camper is welcome (not just VW).
The site will be entrance by ticket holder only!
Click here to buy tickets

Pouffe/Foot Stool Making Workshop
2024-07-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Enjoy the process of acquiring new skills and techniques to design and craft your own pouffe.

Saturday, 20th July 2024
9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost £15
01291 426888
uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Make your own clay animals at Shire Hall Museum
2024-07-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Tuesday, 23rd July
? Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a fun and creative day at the Shire Hall Museum! Kids of all ages are invited to unleash their imagination and craft their own clay animals. Whether you want to make a friendly dog, a fantastic dragon, or any other creature you can dream up, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.

All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us in Caldicot Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers with a Stories & Crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 20th August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult

MonLife Youth Trip to Alton Towers
2024-07-24 | Monmouthshire
Get ready for thrills and excitement at Alton Towers! ? Unleash the adventurer within and join us for a heart-pumping journey at Alton Towers. Grab your tickets now and be part of the action-packed fun that awaits!??
Wednesday 24th July
£15.00 per person
For ages 11-18 (School years 7 plus)
To book and to see other MonLife Youth activities please click on the link below
@monyouthtrips | Linktree

Summer Reading Challenge - Lego Workshop
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of Lego Building in Caldicot Hub to help us celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers!
Click the links below to book.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 7th August
Wednesday 14th August
Wednesday 21st August
Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Join us in Monmouth Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, ‘Marvellous Makers’ with a stories & crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 31st July
Wednesday 21st August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Messy Week at Old Station Tintern
2024-07-25 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 this summer. Thurs 25th July and Thurs 22nd August we celebrate all things muddy with Messy Week!! Create a mud monster, make your own nature paintbrush, leave your mark with hand and foot mud painting and have fun with bubble wands and wire flowers…
Tickets are £4 per child (adults don’t need to book).
Location: stretch tent next to overflow car park
Start time: 10:30 until middayish!

All craft materials including clay is provided for each child
Each child can take home all their creations at the end of the session as a memento
Each child receives a free train ticket for the miniature train to either be redeemed on the day or another time

Terms & conditions

For ages 3+
One adult required for every three 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

Design a hot air balloon at Shire Hall Museum
2024-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Thursday, 25th July
? Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Calling all young adventurers and creative minds! Join us at Shire Hall Museum for an exciting and imaginative workshop where you can design your very own hot air balloon. Let your creativity soar as you craft colourful and unique balloon designs, guided by our friendly and experienced instructors.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.
All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Little Explorer’s Club Nature Trail
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Let your children become Little Explorer’s with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot Castle Country Park. Tickets are £2 per child (adults don’t need to book).
Start point: Caldicot Castle drawbridge
On the nature trail there’ll be bug hunting, bird & wildlife spotting, exploring and bush tucker talk.
Each child will be provided with a Little Explorer’s Club gilet and hat, and a bag with explorer’s equipment (all returnable at the end of the session)
Each child will receive a printed tick sheet for bugs, birds and wildlife to record what they have seen and for them to take away.
At the end of each session, each child will receive a personalised ‘Summer Of Fun Little Explorer’s Club’ certificate of participation and a 3D bug sticker sheet to take away as mementos.
Times (11am – midday)
Terms & conditions
For ages 3 – 7
One adult required for every two children (adults do not need to book)
The walk will be supervised by one Caldicot Castle staff member
Maximum group size 10 children
Pre-booking required
No refunds available

MonLife Climbing Wall - Caldicot Castle
2024-07-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Are you and your family up for a challenge? We are excited to share with you, this summer we welcome a mobile climbing tower, courtesy of MonLife Outdoor Adventure – Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre!
The wall will be here at Caldicot Castle on July 26th, August 2nd, 9th and 30th!
Ideal for children 7+ due to equipment size, we advise wearing loose clothing and sturdy footwear (no crocs, sandals or sliders!). Trained staff will be here to support you and your family as you climb! You will be able to put your name down on the day to secure a slot!

GARDEN OBELISK WORKSHOP
2024-07-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Join us for this workshop and learn some willow weaving skills and weave your own garden obelisk.

Saturday, 27th July 2024
9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost £20 includes materials

01291 426888 / uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk
