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Things to do in Abergavenny

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Are you looking at things to do in Abergavenny? This mountainous market town is a good location for exploring the Brecon Beacons. Its attractions make it a great weekend getaway.

Things to do in Abergavenny

Abergavenny is a charming gateway to Wales, located just south of the Brecon Beacons National Park, best known for its annual food festival, but there is plenty to see and do all year.

Uncover the local history with a visit to the fortress of White Castle. This beautifully preserved round-towered castle offers stunning views of the Beacons and a glimpse of Edward I’s Welsh castle-building project.

Those with children will find an array of things to do in Abergavenny, including the Big Pit National Coal Museum. This tour offers the opportunity to go 300 feet underground to see what life was like when it was an active mine.

Other things to do in Abergavenny include, taking a ride on the famous Gwili Railway, a heritage steam train that allows you unparalleled scenic views. Or, head to the Borough Theatre and catch an evening show with a well-deserved glass of wine!

Abergavenny Walks

Ideally located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, there are many beautiful Abergavenny walks. Blorenge is a towering mountain overlooking the beautiful Welsh countryside, a superb walking opportunity for those seeking something more active to do in Abergavenny.

A short walk from the town centre takes you to the countryside and towards the striking mountains that overlook Abergavenny. For those who prefer a shorter climb, the three main peaks also offer car parks closer to the summits.

From short strolls to tough long-distance pathways like the 99-mile Beacons Way, there are so many Abergavenny walks with outstanding views.

Find more than enough things to do in Abergavenny using this handy guide…

  • Abergavenny

    Abergavenny Castle

    Castle Street
    Abergavenny
    NP7 5EE

    01873 845282

    Discover the interesting history of Abergavenny in this unique museum set in the ruins of the town’s Norman castle.

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  • Bailey Park

    Bailey Park

    1 Park Lane
    Abergavenny
    NP7 5SS

    A lovely park with an interesting history, Bailey Park is where the Royal Mons Regiment was stationed before being sent to the front lines during World War I.

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  • Big Pit National Coal Museum

    Big Pit National Coal Museum

    Pontypool
    NP4 9XP

    0300 111 2333

    Coal mining is an integral part of Welsh heritage; this fascinating mine offers the opportunity to go 300 feet underground and see what life was like during the years it was an active mine.

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  • Blorenge

    Blorenge

    Abergavenny
    NP7 9RW

    Take the soothing stroll across Blorenge Mountain and embrace the breath-taking views of the Brecon Beacons and the valley of the River Usk below.

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  • Gwili Steam Railway

    Bronwydd Arms Railway Station
    Bronwydd Arms
    Carmarthen
    SA33 6HT

    01267 238 213

    Take a trip on this delightful steam locomotive journey – enjoy the peaceful countryside views with a spot of afternoon tea or even see what it was like to be an 18th-century train driver.

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  • Linda Vista Gardens
    Trevor Littlewood - (CC BY-SA 2.0)

    Linda Vista Gardens

    55 Tudor Street
    Abergavenny
    NP7 5DL

    Originally a private garden, Abergavenny’s Linda Vista Gardens are now a tranquil public park with a focus on natural plantings.

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  • Patricio Church - Sugar Loaf

    Patricio Church

    Patricio
    Powys
    NP77LP

    A medieval church on a south-facing slope with views of the neighbouring Sugar Loaf mountain across a little valley. It’s accessible via a maze of twisting, narrow pathways or a flower-lined promenade.

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  • Skirrid mountain

    The Skirrid

    Abergavenny
    NP7 8EN

    Located in the Black Mountains, The Skirrid is the last outcrop of this wilderness-rich area.

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  • The Sugar Loaf Mountain

    The Sugar Loaf Mountain

    Abergavenny
    NP7 7LW

    Sugar Loaf mountain dominates the surrounding scenery and provides a spectacular backdrop to Abergavenny, a market town in South Wales.

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  • Abergavenny

    White Castle

    White Castle
    Abergavenny
    NP7 8UD

    0300 025 6000

    White Castle is a Norman round-towered castle originating from the 12th century, beautifully preserved and looking out towards the glorious countryside of the Brecon Beacons.

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