Welcome to Abergavenny - The Gateway to South Wales
Welcome to Abergavenny – The Gateway to South Wales - a destination described by The Times Newspaper as "....one of the 52 great weekends for 2008"
The vibrant and unspoilt market town of Abergavenny also acts as the Gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park with The Black Mountains being the closest mountain range. This allows our visitors to Abergavenny to experience our stunning scenery whilst walking, cycling and bird watching or for the more adventurous why not try paragliding or mountain biking? Family holidaymakers might like to take advantage of our close proximity to the World Heritage Site at Blaenavon with Big Pit being one of the many free local attractions.
Our eclectic mix of accommodation in Abergavenny allows all visitors' requirements to be met. Prestigious hotels, country house hotels, award winning caravan and camping sites are available alongside self catering cottages, bed and breakfast, guest houses and bunk houses. Your accommodation can be located in the town of Abergavenny or in the countryside close by complementing your chosen activity whether it be fishing the River Usk, painting the magnificent views or pony trekking in the mountains.
Why not try a family trip on the nearby steam train using our excellent public transport links. This is supplemented by the Brecon Beacons Bus that runs from May to September to help those who holiday here and are without transport. Cardiff is but a train journey away.
Golf is very well catered for with numerous challenging courses nearby and we are only a 20-minute drive from the Ryder Cup Course 2010!
Our famous Abergavenny Food Festival recognises all that we have to offer when it said of our renowned September weekend……… ‘Feast your eyes and feed your face at the Abergavenny Food Festival, an orgy of gluttony that lasts two Dionysian days. There will be master classes, tastings, demonstrations and more than 100 stalls selling organic and locally sourced fare.’ The exceptional quality of the many prestigious restaurants and other eating experiences go to underline the importance of giving you a memorable visit.
Back in the town centre of Abergavenny, visit the Norman castle and the restored 19th century keep. The treasures at St Mary’s Priory, the many Marches castles and medieval churches surround the area, all of which are within striking distance. Experiencing our famous market days in our newly restored Victorian Market Hall adds yet another dimension to your holiday; markets changing daily include farmers, flea, collectors, craft and the original produce market.
The festival season is further enriched in high summer with an enormous variety of events. The Abergavenny Carnival, shows, concerts - all with many child friendly activities. The Borough and Melville Theatres play a huge part in this. There are numerous 'al fresco' events, such as the Steam Rally & Shire Horse Show which illustrates our strong links both to agriculture and the surrounding industrial heritage.
All in all, Abergavenny offers a diverse range of excellent accommodation, a feast of eating experiences, exciting places to visit, and activities to suit all ages in a beautiful and idyllic location. Abergavenny is the perfect place for your holiday.
And finally……… Did you know The Knightbus in Harry Potter's ‘The Prisoner of Azkaban’ stops in Abergavenny!!?
