Abergavenny

A thriving town, Abergavenny prides itself as a gateway to South Wales and the eastern gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park where you can enjoy a relaxing short break or longer holiday amidst beautiful countryside. The town itself nestles within the beautiful Usk Valley at the point where the river emerges from amongst the mountains to flow through lowland Monmouthshire. The mass of the Black Mountains and their highly individual outliers of Sugar Loaf and Skirrid (Welsh: Ysgyryd Fawr) form a spectacular northern backdrop to the town. Along with Blorenge to the south, the opportunities for walkers are hugely varied.

On the A465 Hereford - Neath and A40 London-Fishguard road between Monmouth and Brecon

• Abergavenny railway stationon the Welsh Marches Line: Newport - Hereford.

• Abergavenny CastleDates back to 1087 and makes for a fascinating visit.

• Abergavenny MuseumSet in the grounds of the Norman Castle. If it’s a nice day, take a picnic, otherwise simply learn about the history of this historic market town.

Sugar Loafheigh mountain

Grosmont Castle

address: Grosmont

ruined castle

Llanthony Prioryruined former Augustinian priory

White Castlemedieval castle

Events

• Abergavenny Food Festivalit stands to reason that the number of eateries on offer is more than adequate. From fancy restaurants to old-fashioned pubs, from bars and cafes to takeways, there is something offer to suit every taste.

One of the most well-known markets in Wales, Abergavenny’s Tuesday market has more than 200 stalls offering a huge array of goods. In addition there is a Friday and Saturday market and the occasional craft fair, flea market and antique fair.

• The Greyhound Vaults

  phone: +44 1873 858549
  address: Market St

• The Walnut Tree

  phone: +44 1873 852797
  address: Llanddewi Skirrid

• Fig Tree Espresso

  phone: +44 7702 580071 (mobile)
  address: 15 Nevill Street
  Established in 2013 by a young couple and set in a Grade 2 Listed Georgian Townhouse, this small cafe has quickly become the place to go to get your caffeine fix in Abergavenny. Using coffee beans that have been roasted less than half an hour away and making all of the cakes and savouries themselves, this place is definitely local. Also, there is a rear courtyard to sit and enjoy your drink.

Abergavenny has a thriving nightlife of pubs and bars

• The Kings ArmsGreat social spot in the town centre. Generally quite quiet during the week but much busier on a Friday and Saturday night, often with live entertainment. Home to the Tudor Microbrewery serving a selection of local ales.

• The Skirrid Mountain Inn

  phone: +44 1873 890 258
  claimed to be the oldest pub in Wales

• The Old Pandy Inn & Black Mountain bunkhouse

  phone: +44 1873 890208
  address: Hereford Road, Pandy
  The Black Mountain Lodge is sited at the Old Pandy Inn, a 17th Century Country Inn some 4 miles north of Abergavenny, 15 miles south of Hereford at the foot of the Black Mountains. The Offa's Dyke Path is some 400 yards away.

• The Angel Hotel

  phone: +44 1873 857121
  address: 15 Cross St.

• Monmouth (Wales)
• Crickhowell
• Usk