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Abergavenny
Abergavenny is a key gateway into The Brecon Beacon National Park and is worthy of a day out enjoying some of it’s delightful shops and other attractions!
In the middle of town there are walks to be taken in Castle Meadows, over the Usk to Llanfoist as well as a mapped “town walk”, details of which can be picked up from the Tourist Information Centre.
The Brecon Beacons, the Wye Valley, the Vale of Usk, the Black Mountains and the location of some of South Wales' most significant industrial heritage sites are just a short drive away.
Places to visit in Abergavenny
Abergavenny Castle & Museum (01873 854282) Free Admission. One of the best examples of a motte and bailey castle in Britain.
St Mary’s Priory Church & The Jesse Tree – reputed to be one of the finest medieval wood carvings in the world.
'Linda Vista' open gardens since 1843. The gardens feature some rare orchids and enjoy stunning views across the Castle Meadows to the Blorenge.
Bailey Park located in the centre of the town, the park has a children’s play area and is home to Abergavenny Rugby Football Club.
Wernddu Golf Club (01873 852177) 18 hole course with a pitch & putt.
Abergavenny Leisure Centre (01873 735360) indoor swimming pool, squash and badminton.
Regular Events
Retail Market (every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday)
Antique & Collectors Fair (3rd Sunday of the month)
Farmers Market (4th Thursday of the month)
Within 20 minutes of the town
Big Pit (01495 790311) Free Admission – underground coal mining experience and museum.
Blaenavon World Heritage Site (01495 792615) historic mining town with preserved ironworks.
Sugar Loaf Vineyards (01873 853066) tours and tastings on offer.
Black Mountains Falconry Centre (01873 850377) with small childrens animal farm
The Monmouth & Brecon Canal – accessed at Llanfoist and Goytre Wharf
Raglan Castle (01291 690228) impressive ruin of a late medieval fortress-place. Visitor centre and Café.
Caerleon (01633 422518) Roman Baths and Amphitheatre. One of Europes most fascinating and revealing Roman sites
Useful Information
Tourist Information Centre (01873 853254) – situated by the Bus Station and Coach Park
Public Toilets – situated at the Bus Station and Coach Park and off the High Street.
Abergavenny Train Station has a frequent service to Newport to join mainline trains in South Wales or North to Crewe. National rail enquiries: 0845 6050600
Coach and bus connections. Travel line 08711 200 22 33
See our 'Links' page for more information about the locality
THE HILL EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTRE, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 7RP
Tel: 01495 333777 Fax: 01495 333778 Email: Hill@coleggwent.ac.uk