Abergavenny is famed for its markets. In addition to its weekly markets, there are numerous festivals and exhibitions throughout the year, many celebrating agriculture, animals or crafts, as you might expect from a country town. As well as the annual food festival, there are several events worth a visit during 2008, including July’s Festival of Twinning, commemorating Abergavenny’s European twin towns in France, Germany and Italy.

Abergavenny Market
Market St,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 7EN
Tel: 01873 735811

The market hall in Abergavenny hosts many weekly and monthly fairs. Whatever you may be looking for, you will find it here. In brief, Bank Holiday Mondays are gift fairs; Tuesday is the general local foods and home ware market; Wednesday sees a flea market; the first Thursday of the month an arts and craft fair is held, and the fourth Thursday of the month the farmers market; Friday is another general market; Saturday sees a general market, and a craft fair on the second Saturday of the month; finally, an antiques fair is held in the market hall on the third Sunday of the month.

Nicholls
19 Frogmore Street,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 5AH

Nicholls is a department store in Abergavenny town centre. It sells quality chinaware, gifts, furniture and some designer labels. Popular with local residents, Nicholls has also recently added a café in which weary shoppers can relax.

Court Cupboard Craft Gallery
New Court Farm,
Llantilio Pertholey,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 8AU

Court Cupboard exhibits and sells work from several traditional media, such as silks, tapestry, stained glass and wood, among others. In addition to the gallery Court Cupboard also hold regular tuition workshops in pottery, letterform design, art and sewing.

Old Forge Crafts
Llanellen,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 9HT

A traditional Welsh gift shop, Old Forge Crafts sells local craft ware, hampers, jewellery and customers can even enjoy a nice cup of tea while shopping.

Richards of Abergavenny
46-48 Frogmore Street,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 5AP

Richards of Abergavenny is a cosy and characterful family-run department store. Specialising mainly in house and garden supplies, Richards also has a good selection of china and glassware, and children’s toys and accessories.