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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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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.
The Art Shop & Chapel

Type

Type:

Art Gallery

Address

The Chapel & Kitchen, The Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5NT

Telephone
01873 852690

admin@artshopandchapel.co.uk

Market St, Abergavenny

We host events and workshops with artists, musicians, writers & poets.
Nourish and delight the artist and creative child with inspirational books and independent magazines.
Showcase collections of jewellery, textiles and ceramics.
The Bell at Skenfrith Restaurant

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

The Bell at Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

Telephone
01600 750235

enquiries@skenfrith.co.uk

Skenfrith

The Bell’s restaurant has won many awards for its food including ‘Best Place to Eat – Pub’ in the Wales National Tourism Awards. The produce is seasonal and locally sourced with some from the hotel’s kitchen garden.
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.
The Tumble Cycle Climb

Type

Type:

Cycle Route

Address

B4246 Road, Govilon, Monmouthshire, NP4 9RG

Govilon

The Tumble (also known as The Keepers) is a cycling climb near Abergavenny which heads up The Blorenge mountain from Govilon in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It is 5km in length with a consistent 10% incline for the first…
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White Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

White Castle, Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UD

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
The Gaff Restaurant

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

The Gaff, Unit 4, The courtyard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5PE

Telephone
01873 739310

abergavenny@thegaffrestaurant.co.uk

Lion Street, Abergavenny

The Gaff is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the heart of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
Apple County Cider Co

Type

Type:

Food & Drink

Address

Whitehouse Farm, Newcastle, Skenfrith, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5NS

Telephone
01600 750835

ben@applecountycider.co.uk

Skenfrith, Monmouth

Apple County Cider is based near Skenfrith in Monmouthshire. The farm grows cider apples & blackcurrants in fields overlooking Monnow Valley's stunning landscape. There’s a cider shop open 7 days a week for cider tasting and local produce.
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
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
27 Skenfrith to Box Farm

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Skenfrith Castle, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UG

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Skenfrith

A 6 mile walk north of Skenfrith in the Monnow Valley.
The Sugarloaf

Type

Type:

Mountain or Hill

Address

Sugarloaf and Usk Valley, Sugarloaf and Usk Valley National Trust, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LA

Telephone
01874 625515

brecon@nationaltrust.org.uk

Abergavenny

Towering over Abergavenny, the Sugarloaf is an iconic mountain to climb in the Brecon Beacons with a fantastic walk taking you from the centre of town all the way to summit.
Church of St. Nicholas, Grosmont

Type

Type:

Church

Address

The Rectory,, B4347, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8LW

Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the importance of Grosmont when it was constructed).
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.
Wernddu Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Old Ross Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8NG

Telephone
01873 856223

info@wernddu-golf-club.co.uk

Abergavenny

18 Hole Golf Course (5,413 yards)
& Pitch and Putt
An undulating parkland course with magnificent views over Abergavenny and the Black Mountains.
The Walnut Tree

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Address

Llanddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8AW

Telephone
01873 852797

mail@thewalnuttreeinn.com

Abergavenny

The Walnut Tree Restaurant sits on the B4521, two miles East of Abergavenny, and has been a famous inn and restaurant since it began in the early 1960’s.