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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 - Swan Meadows & the River Gavenny

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Abergavenny Bus Station, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5NE

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

2.7 mile walk following the River Gavenny up and downstream.
Chapel Cottage Studio

Address

Llandewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
01873840282

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Abergavenny

Chapel Cottage Studio is a small family run Art teaching studio nestled into the Welsh countryside.
Eat at The Angel Hotel

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

The Angel Hotel, 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EN

Telephone
01873 857121

info@angelabergavenny.com

Abergavenny

Awarded two AA Rosettes and included in the Great Food Guide 2022, the Angel Hotel offers fantastic food in Abergavenny.
Hen Gwrt Moated Site (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Llantilio Crossenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TD

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, later used as a hunting lodge. Only the moat now remains.
Linda Vista Gardens

Type

Type:

Garden

Address

Linda Vista Gardens, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5DL

Abergavenny

Linda Vista Gardens is a small public park next to Castle Meadows, with easy access to Abergavenny Town Centre.
26 Llanvetherine to Llangattock Lingoed

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Abergavenny to Skenfrith layby, Old Ross Road, east of Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8RG

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

east of Llanvetherine, Abergavenny

A walk of 5.8 miles, taking in a section of the Offa’s Dyke Path, villages and undulating farmland to the east of Abergavenny.
Monmouthshire Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HE

Telephone
01873 852606

monmouthshiregc@outlook.com

Abergavenny

The Monmouthshire is a course that suits all levels of golfer and indeed all ages.
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.
Dirt Farm Wales

Type

Type:

Mountain Biking

Address

Great Llwygy Farm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7PE

Telephone
07946 123234

hello@dirtfarm.wales

Abergavenny

Welcome to the UK's most exciting downhill & freeride centre. The ultimate mountain biking experience, set in the heart of the breathtaking Black Mountains.
Church of St Issui, Partrishow

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Partrishow, Abergavenny, Powys, NP7 7LP

Abergavenny

St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Type

Type:

Canal

Address

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NG

Telephone
01633 892167

Abergavenny

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51.5 km) through idyllic scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park
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.
Llanthony Priory (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Llanthony Priory, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded Ewyas valley.
Llanfoist Wharf

Type

Type:

Scenic Place

Address

Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NG

Abergavenny

Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the foothills of the Blorenge Mountain above Abergavenny.
The Garden Kitchen By Pugh's Restaurant

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

The Garden Kitchen By Pugh's, 7-9 Mill Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HE

Telephone
01873771420

Abergavenny

The Garden Kitchen is a vibrant place to eat, shop and linger in Abergavenny
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.
Exploring an Industrial Age cycle route

Type

Type:

Cycle Route

Address

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

Abergavenny

This is a 36 mile loop from Abergavenny, circumnavigating the Blorenge via Clydach Gorge, Brynmawr, Blaenavon, Pontypool and Goytre Wharf. Utilising the Sustrans National Cycle Network and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, this is predominately a…
St David’s Church, Llanddewi Skirrid

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St David's Church, Llanddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8AW

Telephone
01873 859881

mardyvicarage@yahoo.co.uk

Abergavenny

St. David's Church is found in the beautiful village of Llandewi Skirrid, nestled in the foothills of the Skirrid, the 'Holy Mountain'.
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.
20 Llantilio Crossenny to White Castle

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Teilo's Church, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TD

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llantilio Crossenny

A 5 mile walk through farmland east of Abergavenny, using section of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Three Castles Walk.