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Must-do Abergavenny

Abergavenny is a hub of activity and things to do. Surrounded by the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons and located on both the River Wye and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, there is fun to be found around every corner. There's wine tasting at renowned vineyards and walking to the remote beauty of Llanthony Priory; enjoying a show at the Borough Theatre and discovering history at Abergavenny Castle & Museum; eating a Michelin Star meal at the Wanut Tree or award-winning afternoon tea at The Angel Hotel.

The choices are endless, so have a look at some of the best things to do in Abergavenny this year below.

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Health Walk - Castle Meadows & Linda Vista Gardens

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Abergavenny Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

1.6 mile walk around Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens.
St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy, Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NS

mardyvicarage@yahoo.co.uk

Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny

Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.
St. Mary's Priory

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St. Mary's Priory, St Mary's Priory Centre, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5ND

Telephone
01873 858787

manager@stmarys-priory.org

Monk Street, Abergavenny

St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one of the largest and finest parish churches in Wales.
Abergavenny Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6EP

Telephone
01873 735360

abergavennyleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

Visit Abergavenny Leisure Centre for swimming, sporting activities, health facilities and more.
Church of St Illtyd

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Old Abergavenny Road, Mamhilad, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 8RH

Pontypool

Medieval church first mentioned in c1100 but likely 14th century in origin.
Health Walk - River Usk & Llanwenarth

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

4 mile walk along the River Usk to the west of Abergavenny.
Axis Paragliding and Paramotoring

Type

Type:

Paragliding

Address

35 Mount Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7DT

Telephone
01873 850111

axis@paraglide.co.uk

Abergavenny

Axis paragliding was first formed in 1997. The School has been through several incarnations and locations in this time, always around Abergavenny,which has provided us with access to some of the finest flying sites in the UK.
Bailey Park Play Area

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

Bailey Park, 1 Park Ln, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5SS

Abergavenny

Bailey Park Play Area is located within Bailey Park, in the heart of Abergavenny.
Castle Meadows

Type

Type:

Park

Address

Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5DL

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside meadow, next to the River Usk, with bordering trees, small copses, streams and ponds.
16 Goytre Hall Wood Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Goytre Hall Wood, Old Abergavenny Road, Goytre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9DL

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Goytre, Abergavenny

A gentle 1.8 mile walk taking in woodland and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf, south of Abergavenny.
St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Llanfair Kilgeddin, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BG

Telephone
0204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Abergavenny

Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the earlier fabric – such as the 15th-century rood-screen, stained glass and tracery.
Growing in the Border

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Growing in the Border, Blackbrook Estate, Norton Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UB

Telephone
07712 526356

info@growingintheborder.co.uk

Norton Skenfrith

'Growing in the Border' is a beautiful garden in the Monnow Valley near Skenfrith offering group visits and courses.
Bailey Park

Type

Type:

Park

Address

Bailey Park, 1 Park Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5SS

Abergavenny

Park in the heart of Abergavenny with playground. Hosts events throughout the year.
Tourism For All

The Borough Theatre

Type

Type:

Theatre

Address

Borough Theatre, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone
01873 850805

boxofficeboroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, the traditional Gateway to Wales.
St Bridget's Church Skenfrith

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Bridget's Church Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

Telephone
01873 821405

Abergavenny

St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through many centuries. This is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Monmouthshire.
Highfield Farm Garden

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Highfield Farm, Penperlleni, Goytre, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP4 0AA

Telephone
01873 880030

jenny.plants@btinternet.com

Goytre, Usk

This is a garden defined by its plants. There are over 1200 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over 3 acres to generate an exuberant display across the seasons. It provides an intimate, immersive experience with this diverse array of…
Gallery at Home

Type

Type:

Art Gallery

Address

Parc Lettis, Penpergwm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AE

Telephone
+44(0) 7725 830195

hello@galleryathome.co.uk

Abergavenny

Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.
The Skirrid Mountaintop (Skirrid Fawr)

Type

Type:

Viewpoint/Beauty Spot

Address

Skirrid Fawr Car Park, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP26 9AN

Telephone
01874625515

brecon@nationaltrust.org.uk

Abergavenny

Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid), following a 2 hour (4 mile) circular route from the National Trust car park.
St. Teilo's Church, Llantilio Pertholey

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Nr Hereford Road, Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6NT

Telephone
01873 859881

mardyvicarage@yahoo.co.uk

Abergavenny

St. Teilo's Church was originally built in the 12th century on the site of a 6th century centre of worship at the northern end of Abergavenny.
Llanfoist Old Railway Crossing

Type

Type:

Park

Address

Llanfoist Crossing Car Park, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llanfoist, Abergavenny

The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron Mountain Trail from Llanfoist Wharf through the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site.