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Market town in Monmouthshire, Wales
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Abergavenny (Welsh: Y Fenni) is a town of 12,500 people (2011) in Monmouthshire in southeast Wales. A thriving town, Abergavenny prides itself as a gateway to South Wales and the eastern gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park where you can enjoy a relaxing short break or longer holiday amidst beautiful countryside.
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The castle dates back to 1087; it was damaged in the 1404 Glyndŵr rebellion and abandoned. Just to be on the safe side, in 1645 Charles I had the remains "slighted" - demolished beyond further use. Later visitors found the ruins picturesque and in 1819 a hunting lodge was built within, in the style of a miniature "keep". This now contains the museum.
A ruined castle.
A ruined former Augustinian priory.
One of the best preserved of 3 castles near the Dyke south-east of Llanvetherine. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Established in 2013 by a young couple and set in a Grade 2 Listed Georgian Townhouse, this small cafe has quickly become the place to go to get your caffeine fix in Abergavenny. Using coffee beans that have been roasted less than half an hour away and making all of the cakes and savouries themselves, this place is definitely local. Also, there is a rear courtyard to sit and enjoy your drink.
Excellent dining at this country gastro-pub.
Great social spot in the town centre. Generally quite quiet during the week but much busier on a Friday and Saturday night, often with live entertainment. Home to the Tudor Microbrewery serving a selection of local ales.
It claims to be the oldest pub in Wales.
The Black Mountain Lodge is at the Old Pandy Inn, a 17th-century country inn some 4 miles north of Abergavenny, 15 miles south of Hereford at the foot of the Black Mountains. The Offa's Dyke Path is some 400 yards away.
Charming but simple hotel within the ruined priory, and it may have been the prior's lodge. Rooms have no en suite or any kind of plumbing, and four are in the tower up a spiral staircase. No children under 4 or dogs. Open all year but Nov-Mar only F-Su.
Restaurant with rooms in old pub. Assistance dogs only.
Accommodation and food services.
On the A465 Hereford - Neath and A40 London-Fishguard road between Monmouth and Brecon.
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