Churches Unlocked 2026
(6th-21st June 2026)
Churches Unlocked starts again this weekend, running from Saturday 6th June to Sunday 21st June and there is lots happening across the Diocese!
This event gives churches the chance to celebrate and share their special buildings. This is the third year the Diocese of Monmouth are taking part and more of our churches than ever will be opening and holding events.
The interactive map below shows the churches taking part across our Diocese. With community events, family fun, music, arts, crafts and special services there is plenty for everyone and it would be great to get more people than ever visiting. Why not pop along to church you've always wanted to visit?
Below is an interactive map showing all the churches taking part this year:
St Mary the Virgin, Marshfield
Marshfield CARDIFF CF3 2UF
Access: limited lane parking, flat path, ramp for wheelchair access, toilet.
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Church open Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June 10am-1pm: Free refreshments.
Events
Saturday 13th June 4pm: Proms in the Park with Anthony Stuart Lloyd
St Bride, Wentlooge
Coast Road, NP108SN
Access: parking available, wheelchair access, ground outside relatively flat, toilets available.
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16th June 11am-1pm: Coffee, cake, tower tours and history talk.
17th June 1pm-3pm: Coffee, cake, tower tours and history talk.
Events
- 21st June 10am: Pet service
- 28th June: Family Day
St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey
Mardy, Abergavenny, NP76NT
Access: carpark opposite churchyard, level access into church, disabled toilet available.
Church open 10am-4pm Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th
Events
- Saturday 13th June 7pm: Recorder Concert
- Saturday 20th June 10am-3pm: Cream Tea and Craft Fair!
St Arvan, St Arvans
24 Wyndcliffe View, Chepstow NP166ET
Access: Free carparking opposite church, no toilet available.
Church open daily 9am-4pm
Events
- Friday 19th June 7pm: Wine and Wander: A Tour through the X-Ray Universe
St Thomas a Becket Shirenewton
Red House Lane, Chepstow, NP166RQ
Access: parking around perimeter, level access on west side, toilet available
Church open 10am-4pm Daily
Events
- Tuesday 9th June 10am-12pm: Opening Children's toybox
- Saturday 20th June 2pm-4pm: Teddybear parachuting and family picnic
St Michael Llanfihangel Pontymoel
Pontymoel, Usk Road, Pontypool, NP40JB
Access: near Horse and Jockey pub, parking in pub, no toilets in church, flat access from road.
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Saturday 6th June 11-3pm, Sunday 7th June 9:30am-2pm
Events
Saturday 6th June 11am-3pm - Church Open Day
Christchurch, Govilon
Merthyr Road, Abergavenny NP7 9RP
Access: via carpark at top of Church lane, slight slope down to building. Portaloo in churchyard.
Events
- 13th June 10am-4pm: Church Open Day
St Denis, Llanishen
Llanishen NP16 6QB
Access: parking and toilets available at church hall
Events
- 26th-28th June: Flower Festival, Friday evening concert, children's activities in churchyard.
St Odoceus, Llandogo
Llandogo NP25 4TJ
Access: limited parking next to church but parking available in adjacent pub, level access, toilet facilities and refreshments.
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Church open daily
Events
Weekends 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st: History talks and tours
St Peter, Blaenavon
Church Road, Blaenavon, NP49AE
Access: situated in centre of town, small parking sites close by, level entrance path, toilet available on site.
Events
- Thursday 10th, 18th June 9:45-11am: Said service followed by coffee and cake.
- Saturday 27th June 10:30am-3pm: Church Open Day (in line with St Paul, Blaenavon)
St Paul, Blaenavon
Llanover Road, Capel Newyd Blaenavon, NP49AN
Access: Situated near the top of town, carparking nearby.
Events
- 27th June: Church Open Day (in line with St Peter, Blaenavon)
Holy Trinity, Christchurch
Christchurch, Newport, NP181JJ
Access: carpark outside church plus another opposite at the church hall, path to church is flat and ramp into building.
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Church open 1pm-4pm weekends 13th + 14th June and 20th + 21st June
St Cadoc, Trevethin
Church Avenue, Pontypool NP4 8JA
Access: Parking at the side of road, toilets available inside, level access via top lychgate.
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Church Open - Wednesday 17th June 2pm-5pm
Events
- Thursday 18th June 6pm: Blaenavon Male Voice Choir and local school choir concert.
- Saturday 20th June 10am-3pm: Church Heritage Day
St Tysoi, Llansoy
Church Lane, Llansoy, Usk NP15 1HL
Access: The church has toilets with wheelchair access to the church is via a gentle slope. There is limited parking in Church Lane.
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Church open 9am-5pm Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th
Events
- Saturday 13th June 7:30pm: Howley's Howler's Concert
- Sunday 14th June 6pm: Songs of Praise
St Mary, Caldicot
Llanthony Close, Caldicot NP26 4LU
Access: External disable toilet at the church , parking in the hall (Llanthony Close) short walk to the church, unlevel. All accesses to the church are uphill paths (not steep no steps).
Events
6th June 10am-5pm - Vestment Display-Children's activities, tours of the church with local historian. Refreshments.
7th June 2pm-5pm - Cafe style church with informal service, Vestment display , bellringer's quarter peal ,opportunity to visit tower after ringing. Children's activities and prayer stations, Refreshments
11th and 18th June 11am-2pm - Refreshments ,there will be greeters available to chat about the church.
St Michael Llanvihangel Crucorney
Llanvihangel Crucorney, NP78DH
Access: Street parking, step-free access, toilets available.
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Church open 6th, 7th, 13th June
2pm-5pm
St David, Llanddewi Skirrid
Llanddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny NP7 8AW
Access: Parking, flat access into church.
Church open 10am-4pm Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th June
St David, Llanddewi Rhydderch
Church Lane, Llanddewi Rhydderch, NP79TS
Access: Flat access via kissing gate but not wheelchair wide. Toilet available.
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Church open Daily 10am-4pm
St John Apostle and Evangelist, Llandenny
Llandenny, NP151DL
Access: on street parking, access level from roadside path, toilets signposted.
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Church open daily 9am-6pm
Discover link with Lord Raglan and family history.
St Hilda, Griffithstown
22 Kemys Street, Griffithstown NP45DJ
Access: on street parking, toilet available, steps to access
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Saturday 6th June 2pm-4pm
Wednesday 10th June 10am-12pm
Friday 12th June 5pm-7pm
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St Oswald Sebastopol
St Oswald's Close, Sebastopol NP45DS
Access: on street parking, toilet available, level access
Events
Wednesday 10th June 10am-12pm: Morning Prayer
Wednesday 10th June 5:30pm-8pm: Cafe Church
Friday 12th June 6:30pm-8pm: Crafty Church
St James the Elder, Llanvetherine
Old Ross Road, Abergavenny NP78RD
Access: No toilets, parking in lay-by across the road.
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Open Wednesdays 10th, 17th (10am-4pm)
Open weekends 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st (10am-4pm)
St Bridget, Skenfrith
5 Orchard Cl, Skenfrith, Abergavenny NP7 8UG
Access: level path from west side, small step into church on porch side, no toilet facilities.
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Church Open Daily
St Cadoc, Llangattock Lingoed
Abergavenny NP78RR
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Church Open Daily
St Mary's Priory, Usk
Priory St, Usk NP15 1BX
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Church Open Daily
St Teilo, Llantilio Crossenny
Trothy Way, Abergavenny NP7 8SY
Access: carpark, inclined slop with handrail, small step into church, accessible toilet outside.
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Church Open Daily
St Nicholas, Grosmont
B4347, Grosmont, Abergavenny NP7 8LW
Access: slope/steps with handrail down to church door, toilet in church, on street parking.
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Church Open Daily
St Matthew, Monkswood
Monkswood USK NP15 1QH
Access: The church sits just off the A472 between the main road and Cefn Mawr Lane. It's hard to spot! There is a small parking area off the A472 and another off Cefn Mawr Lane. Access is level with no steps. No toilets or water.
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Church Open Daily
St Mary, Llanfair Green
Upper Green, Abergavenny NP7 8PA
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Church Open Daily
Bettws Chapel
Bettws, Abergavenny NP7 7LG
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Church Open Daily
St Martin Cwmyoy
Cwmyoy, Abergavenny NP7 7NS
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Church Open Daily
St David, Llanthony
Llanthony, Abergavenny NP7 7NN
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Church Open Daily