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Abergavenny

Abergavenny/Y Fenni

There's a real buzz to Abergavenny on market day, whether you're here for the weekly Tuesday market, the Wednesday Flee Market or the Farmer's Market, held on the fourth Thursday of every month. As an important historic market town in the heart of lush farming country, it's no surprise that this bustling town has an excellent reputation for its food and the quality of its local produce. It's also conveniently situated for visiting the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blaenavon (Blaenafon Safle Treftadaeth Byd), just a few miles away.

Every September, Abergavenny attracts food enthusiasts from all over the UK, who gather here to attend one of the country's best known and most popular food festivals. Started over ten years ago, the Abergavenny Food Festival (Gwyl Fwyd y Fenni) now showcases some of the biggest names in the food and restaurant sectors, with talks, cookery demonstrations, visits to local food producers and scores of stalls selling fresh, regional produce.

The Abergavenny area is also famous for its many excellent restaurants, so whether you're looking for a simple meal in a country pub or fine dining in elegant surroundings, you're bound to find something in the region to suit you!

Places to visit & things to do in the town:
Abergavenny Castle & Museum (01873 854282) Free admission. The castle is one of the best examples of a motte and bailey castle in Britain

Castle Meadows, a lovely place for a gentle stroll by the River Usk while enjoying magnificent views of the mountains.

St Mary’s Priory Church & The Jesse Tree – reputed to be one of the finest medieval wood carvings in the world. Next door is the newly refurbished Tithe Barn believed to the oldest such barn in Wales, which houses the magnificent Abergavenny Tapestry and a state of the art interactive exhibition. Free admission (01873 858787)

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 & badminton.

Within 20 minutes of the town:

Raglan Castle (01291 690228) impressive ruin of a late medieval fortress-palace. Visitor centre & café.

Big Pit (01495 790311) Free admission – underground coal mining experience and museum
Blaenavon World Heritage Site (01495 742333) historic mining town with preserved ironworks.

Court Cupboard Gallery locally made paintings, pottery, jewellery for sale in a converted barn, with coffee shop (01873 852011)

Sugar Loaf Vineyards (01873 853066) tours & tastings on offer

Black Mountains Falconry Centre (01873 850377) ring for details of courses and falconry days .

The Monmouth & Brecon Canal accessed at Llanfoist & Goytre Wharf.

Caerleon (01633 422518) Roman Baths & Amphitheatre. One of Europes most fascinating and revealing Roman sites.Regular Events:
Retail Market (every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday)
Antique & Collectors Fair (3rd Sunday of the month)
Farmers Market (4th Thursday of the month)

The Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre, Swan Meadow, Cross Street, Abergavennny, Monmouthshire NP7 5HH (01873 853254, or email Click to email).

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