Monmouth was named one of the best places to live in Wales in 2017, and it has every type of property available, from historic 18th-century cottages and Georgian townhouses to Victorian semis, modern homes and barn conversions. There’s something for every taste and budget, whether you want to live in the town itself or one of the nearby villages like Brockweir, Whitchurch, Trellech, Llandogo or Penallt.
Stunning scenery surrounds Monmouth, which is close to the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s an area steeped in turbulent border history, and there’s plenty to explore, including a Roman garrison and a castle.
If you like a show or festival, Monmouth’s for you. The annual Monmouthshire Show is the largest one-day agricultural show in Wales, and there is the annual Monmouth Festival, a free nine-day music festival. The town also holds the Rockfield Country Music Festival, the Monmouth Women's Festival, and a regatta.