Abergavenny Castle and Museum
Castle Street
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
NP7 5EE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01873 854282
Abergavenny Museum is situated in what was originally a 19th century hunting lodge within the ruins of the Norman-built castle. The museum has a significant collection of local interest pieces, while the castle ruins detail the scars of several skirmishes between the Welsh and the English during the middle ages and the castle’s destruction during the civil war. Entry to the castle and museum is free.
Abergavenny Food Festival
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01873 851643
The Abergavenny Food Festival is an annual two-day celebration of all things culinary, including the skill, diversity and inherent sociability in the act of eating. Growing larger by the year, the festival includes demonstrations, cooking classes and tasting sessions. Incorporating several venues across the town, September in Abergavenny should definitely be noted in the diary of any gastrophile.
Brecon Beacons National Park
C/o Plas y Ffynnon
Cambrian Way
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7HP
United Kingdom
The beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park stretches across Wales, above Gwent and Glamorgan and through much of Powys. The region was declared a National Park in 1957 and is home to some of South Wales’ most rugged and stunning scenery, as well as its highest peaks and largest lakes. The distinctive scenery and appeal of the Brecon Beacons are popular with walkers and climbers, as well as enthusiasts of outdoor pursuits.
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Brecon Beacons
Three Castles Walk
Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
The Three Castles walk begins and ends in Monmouth, taking in the Norman forts of Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle over 18 miles. These three castles were built in the 11th century and refortified in stone in the 12th century in response to the assault of Abergavenny Castle by Welsh insurgents who resented their occupation by the Normans.
Wye Valley
Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
The Wye Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies in the southeast region of Wales, stretching into the English Midlands. It encompasses parts of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, offering miles of beautiful countryside around the River Wye. There are numerous activities to enjoy here, including pony trekking, paragliding, hang-gliding, canoeing or kayaking, or you can gently discover the beauty of the Wye at your own pace.