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As with most towns in Monmouthshire, Abergavenny has the military and domestic heritage one would expect from a former market town founded in a strong defensive location. However, visitors will find that there is a definite emphasis towards getting out and experiencing all that the area has to offer, whether it is a relaxing art course or learning to paraglide.
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Abergavenny Castle and Museum
Castle Street,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 5EE
Tel: 01873 854282
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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.
Free Entry
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Abergavenny Food Festival
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire
Tel: 01873 851643
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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.
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Bike Base
16 Nevill St,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 5AD
Tel: 01873 855999
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One of the best ways to explore Abergavenny is by cycle. Bike Base has bikes both for sale and for hire, and a number of main- and off-road route maps are available, designed by the shop’s own knowledgeable and experienced staff.
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Grange Trekking
Capel-Y-Fin,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 7NP
Tel: 01873 890215
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Grange Trekking is a family-run horse centre. Catering to both beginners and experienced riders of all ages, visitors have the opportunity to explore the black mountains on horseback with qualified and accomplished instruction.
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Llangorse Activity Centre
Gilfach Farm,
Llangorse,
Brecon,
Powys,
LD3 7UH
Tel: 01874 658584
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Llangorse Activity Centre offers a range of pursuits. Visitors to the Brecon Beacons can take part in horse riding, outdoor obstacle courses and zip-lining, or the indoor wall- and boulder- climbing area. All ages and fitness levels are catered for and all activities are led by qualified instructors.
Prices vary with activity
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Paraventure Airsports
Garn Llech Farmhouse,
Upper Llanover,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 9ER
Tel: 01873 881127
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For those wishing to learn to paraglide or paramotor the mountains around Abergavenny have the perfect conditions. At Paraventure, the emphasis is on superior and intimate tuition where students can learn to glide thermal currents with confidence.
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Sugar Loaf Vineyards
Dummar Farm,
Pentre Lane,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 7LA
Tel: 01873 858066
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The Sugar Loaf vineyards can be found on the south-facing slopes of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of the seven peaks guarding Abergavenny town. The farm produces several quality red, white and rose wines, and the vineyards are open to self-guided or directed tours and tastings (directed tours by prior booking).
Opening hours: Weekdays 10.30am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm.
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Wernddu Golf Club
Ross Rd,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 8NG
Tel: 01873 856223
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A par 69 course lying over a former fruit farm, Wernddu Golf Club offers a variety of challenges, including a several water hazards, in the remarkable surroundings of the Black Mountains.
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