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Churches Unlocked 2026

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(6th-21st June 2026)

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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?

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Below is an interactive map showing all the churches taking part this year:

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St Mary the Virgin, MarshfieldMarshfield CARDIFF CF3 2UFAccess: limited lane parking, flat path, ramp for wheelchair access, toilet.ExploreChurch open Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June 10am-1pm: Free refreshments.EventsSaturday 13th June 4pm: Proms in the Park with Anthony Stuart Lloyd

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St Bride, WentloogeCoast Road, NP108SNAccess: parking available, wheelchair access, ground outside relatively flat, toilets available.Explore16th June 11am-1pm: Coffee, cake, tower tours and history talk.17th June 1pm-3pm: Coffee, cake, tower tours and history talk.Events21st June 10am: Pet service28th June: Family Day

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St Teilo, Llantilio PertholeyMardy, Abergavenny, NP76NTAccess: carpark opposite churchyard, level access into church, disabled toilet available.ExploreChurch open 10am-4pm Saturday 6th, 13th, 20thEventsSaturday 13th June 7pm: Recorder ConcertSaturday 20th June 10am-3pm: Cream Tea and Craft Fair!

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St Thomas a Becket ShirenewtonRed House Lane, Chepstow, NP166RQAccess: parking around perimeter, level access on west side, toilet availableExploreChurch open 10am-4pm DailyEventsTuesday 9th June 10am-12pm: Opening Children's toyboxSaturday 20th June 2pm-4pm: Teddybear parachuting and family picnic

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St Michael Llanfihangel PontymoelPontymoel, Usk Road, Pontypool, NP40JBAccess: near Horse and Jockey pub, parking in pub, no toilets in church, flat access from road.ExploreSaturday 6th June 11-3pm, Sunday 7th June 9:30am-2pmEventsSaturday 6th June 11am-3pm - Church Open Day

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Christchurch, GovilonMerthyr Road, Abergavenny NP7 9RPAccess: via carpark at top of Church lane, slight slope down to building. Portaloo in churchyard.Events13th June 10am-4pm: Church Open Day

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St Denis, LlanishenLlanishen NP16 6QBAccess: parking and toilets available at church hallEvents26th-28th June: Flower Festival, Friday evening concert, children's activities in churchyard.

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St Odoceus, LlandogoLlandogo NP25 4TJAccess: limited parking next to church but parking available in adjacent pub, level access, toilet facilities and refreshments.ExploreChurch open dailyEventsWeekends 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st: History talks and tours

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St Peter, BlaenavonChurch Road, Blaenavon, NP49AEAccess: situated in centre of town, small parking sites close by, level entrance path, toilet available on site.EventsThursday 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)

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St Paul, BlaenavonLlanover Road, Capel Newyd Blaenavon, NP49ANAccess: Situated near the top of town, carparking nearby.Events27th June: Church Open Day (in line with St Peter, Blaenavon)

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Holy Trinity, ChristchurchChristchurch, Newport, NP181JJAccess: carpark outside church plus another opposite at the church hall, path to church is flat and ramp into building.ExploreChurch open 1pm-4pm weekends 13th + 14th June and 20th + 21st June

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St Cadoc, TrevethinChurch Avenue, Pontypool NP4 8JAAccess: Parking at the side of road, toilets available inside, level access via top lychgate.ExploreChurch Open - Wednesday 17th June 2pm-5pmEventsThursday 18th June 6pm: Blaenavon Male Voice Choir and local school choir concert.Saturday 20th June 10am-3pm: Church Heritage Day

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St Tysoi, LlansoyChurch Lane, Llansoy, Usk NP15 1HLAccess: The church has toilets with wheelchair access to the church is via a gentle slope. There is limited parking in Church Lane.ExploreChurch open 9am-5pm Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14thEventsSaturday 13th June 7:30pm: Howley's Howler's ConcertSunday 14th June 6pm: Songs of Praise

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St Mary, CaldicotLlanthony Close, Caldicot NP26 4LUAccess: 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).Events6th 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, Refreshments11th and 18th June 11am-2pm - Refreshments ,there will be greeters available to chat about the church.

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St Michael Llanvihangel CrucorneyLlanvihangel Crucorney, NP78DHAccess: Street parking, step-free access, toilets available.ExploreChurch open 6th, 7th, 13th June2pm-5pm

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St David, Llanddewi SkirridLlanddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny NP7 8AWAccess: Parking, flat access into church.ExploreChurch open 10am-4pm Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th June

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St David, Llanddewi RhydderchChurch Lane, Llanddewi Rhydderch, NP79TSAccess: Flat access via kissing gate but not wheelchair wide. Toilet available.ExploreChurch open Daily 10am-4pm

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St John Apostle and Evangelist, LlandennyLlandenny, NP151DLAccess: on street parking, access level from roadside path, toilets signposted.ExploreChurch open daily 9am-6pmDiscover link with Lord Raglan and family history.

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St Hilda, Griffithstown22 Kemys Street, Griffithstown NP45DJAccess: on street parking, toilet available, steps to accessExplore:Saturday 6th June 2pm-4pmWednesday 10th June 10am-12pmFriday 12th June 5pm-7pm&St Oswald SebastopolSt Oswald's Close, Sebastopol NP45DSAccess: on street parking, toilet available, level accessEventsWednesday 10th June 10am-12pm: Morning PrayerWednesday 10th June 5:30pm-8pm: Cafe ChurchFriday 12th June 6:30pm-8pm: Crafty Church

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St James the Elder, LlanvetherineOld Ross Road, Abergavenny NP78RDAccess: No toilets, parking in lay-by across the road.ExploreOpen Wednesdays 10th, 17th (10am-4pm)Open weekends 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st (10am-4pm)

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St Bridget, Skenfrith5 Orchard Cl, Skenfrith, Abergavenny NP7 8UGAccess: level path from west side, small step into church on porch side, no toilet facilities.ExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Cadoc, Llangattock LingoedAbergavenny NP78RRExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Mary's Priory, UskPriory St, Usk NP15 1BXExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Teilo, Llantilio CrossennyTrothy Way, Abergavenny NP7 8SYAccess: carpark, inclined slop with handrail, small step into church, accessible toilet outside.ExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Nicholas, GrosmontB4347, Grosmont, Abergavenny NP7 8LWAccess: slope/steps with handrail down to church door, toilet in church, on street parking.ExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Matthew, MonkswoodMonkswood USK NP15 1QHAccess: 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.ExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Mary, Llanfair GreenUpper Green, Abergavenny NP7 8PAExploreChurch Open Daily

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Bettws ChapelBettws, Abergavenny NP7 7LGExploreChurch Open Daily

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St Martin CwmyoyCwmyoy, Abergavenny NP7 7NSExploreChurch Open Daily

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St David, LlanthonyLlanthony, Abergavenny NP7 7NNExploreChurch Open Daily

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