Abergavenny
Abergavenny is a lively and attractive market town (regular markets on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday; occasional markets on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday).
St Mary’s Church is famous for its medieval tombs and Jesse Tree. The Borough Theatre has a varied programme of productions. The Castle, museum, Leisure Centre, Sugar Loaf Vineyard are also well worth a visit.
Local Events in Abergavenny include:
- Food Festival [September and December]
- Cycling festival [May and August]
- Steam Fair [May]
Click here for details of these and many other events almost every week of the year.
Outdoor Activities
Caving, hang gliding, paragliding, ballooning, canoeing , sailing,
rock climbing and pony trekking.
Stunning Landscapes
The Brecon Beacons National Park and also the Blaenavon World Heritage Site are right on our doorstep, both offering fantastic walking and opportunties to learn about their rich cultural heritage.
Castles and Abbeys
The area is rich in sites of cultural history. Historic sites include:
- Llanthony Abbey
- Tintern Abbey
- Raglan Castle
- Llancaiach Fawr
For the walker, the options are numerous – the Usk Valley, Skirrid, Sugar Loaf, the Black Mountains, Clydach Gorge and a little further afield, the Brecon Beacons and Wye Valley.
There are two high standard climbing walls within a short drive.
Leaflets giving details of many of these attractions are available at the Bunkhouse and at the Tourist Information Centre in Abergavenny (open all year).
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