There's a spectacular range of events happening during August, from outdoor theatre and open gardens, to country shows which feature the very best of rural life. If you fancy trying something new, photography, lock-keeping and bread-making are just some of your options. Put these August dates in your diary now!
6th Become a Lock-Keeper for the day at Llangynidr
6th Llanthony Show
6th-7th The defence of Blaenavon WWII at Blaenavon Ironworks
6th-7th Re-enactment at Tintern Abbey
10th Falconry day at Raglan Castle
12th Wild swimming course at Old-Lands
12th Wars of the Worlds open air theatre at Abergavenny Castle
12th-14th Brecon Jazz
13th Nature photography course at Humble by Nature, Penallt
13th Chepstow Show
13th-14th Falconry Day at Tretower Court
14th Highfield Farm open garden, Penperlleni
19th David Walliam’s Awful Auntie open air theatre at Abergavenny Castle
20th Dry stone walling course at Humble by Nature, Penallt
20th Map interpretation course with Kevin Walker
23th Italian breads course with the Abergavenny Baker
27th Foraging at Nant-y-Bedd garden, Fforest Coal Pit
28th Wenallt Isaf open garden, Gilwern
28th-29th Living History at Raglan Castle
30th Nordic baking with the Abergavenny Baker
31st Medieval beekeeping at Chepstow Castle
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