Things to see & do
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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse
In the 18th century the great and the good of Monmouth had a picnic club that met on the Kymin to enjoy the open air and the stunning views. By the end of the century they'd decided to build a ‘Banqueting house’ to be able to enjoy themselves even when the weather was bad. This became known as the ‘Round House’ for...
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The Naval Temple
The Naval Temple
In 1801 a group of gentlemen that enjoyed picnicking at the Round House expanded their horizons and built a Temple to celebrate the glories of the British Navy. Over time they created a network of footpaths and lookout points, a bowling green and some pleasure grounds. It was the height of the picturesque movement...
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Bring a picnic
Bring a picnic
Picnicking must be one of the great traditions of the British Isles. Lemonade drunk, sandwiches eaten, children’s games on the grass and the smell of freshly mown grass in the air...if this is for you then you'll love the Kymin.
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Meet Seven, The Kymin's dog
Meet Seven, The Kymin's dog
Seven the dog is The Kymin's mascot. She spends her days greeting visitors, playing with children and monitoring the grounds of The Kymin. Keep an eye out for her... she'd love to meet you.
The Roundhouse
The Naval Temple
Bring a picnic
Meet Seven, The Kymin's dogGames on the lawn
Why not hire one of our fantastic lawn games. Choose from giant darts, giant Jenga, croquet, Viking Kubb, and make your day one you'll remember.
Take a walk
Discover your favourite part of the Kymin with this gentle 1-mile walk around the grounds.
This is a place to...
- Take in the spectacular views of the Wye Valley and beyond
- Relax with family and friends on the lawn
- Play hide and seek with the children in the woods
- Spend the afternoon taking a leisurely stroll along the Wysis Way
- Hire games like croquet and giant Jenga from the Roundhouse