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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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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 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.
30 White Swan Skenfrith

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Skenfrith Castle, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UG

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Skenfrith

A 6.5 mile walk in the Monnow Valley south of Skenfrith.
Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07977596319

contact@llanddewi-rhydderch-chapel.co.uk

Abergavenny

Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. Services have been held in the Chapel ever since.
Govilon Learning & Activity Centre

Type

Type:

Activity Provider

Address

School Lane, Govilon, Abergavenny, NP7 9RH

Telephone
01873 831185

info@govilon.org.uk

Govilon

Govilon Activity Centre is a non-profit Outdoor Education Centre and Accommodation Venue in South Wales. We have been operating proudly for more than 45 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Health Walk - Llanover Park

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llanover Village Hall, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HA

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

3 mile walk through Llanover Park and return on lanes and the canal towpath.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
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.
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.