Tourism and travel news

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is reaching 200 year milestone

Tuesday 7th December 2010

A meeting is taking place at 6pm on Wednesday 8th December 2010 to raise awareness of the 200th anniversary of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.

New tourism strategy available for consultation

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Our Tourism Strategy for 2010 to 2014 is now in draft form for consultation.

Submit your tourism suggestions

Monday 24th August 2009

Tourism officials are looking for outstanding local shops as well as interesting events and history to use in a visitor guide for the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk.

Monmouthshire tourism brochures go digital

Monday 27th April 2009

Monmouthshire visitors can now plan their trips without the need for paper copies of brochures.

Monmouthshire six commended at Observer Food Monthly Awards

Monday 30th March 2009

Four Monmouthshire restaurants, a pub and a butcher were all runners-up in their categories at the national awards, which were judged by a panel of experts based on nominations from the public.

Foodie short breaks in Monmouthshire on the menu

Monday 9th March 2009

Foodies who want a taste of what Monmouthshire can offer can find out the best places to visit in a new leaflet full of foodie breaks.

Monmouthshire Walking Weekend dawns

Wednesday 28th January 2009

Walkers who want to discover Monmouthshire's hidden treasures will be able to take part in the county's first festival of walking.

Monmouthshire is top food destination in Wales

Wednesday 7th January 2009

Monmouthshire is the best place in Wales for food according to the True Taste Food and Drink Awards.

Shire Hall discovery

Monday 1st December 2008

Monmouth's museum staff were excited to find that rubbish unearthed by contractors restoring the Shire Hall gives a fascinating insight into people's lives up to 136 years ago.