What To Know About Abergavenny - Monmouthshire
Abergavenny - Monmouthshire is a charming market town in southeast Wales, Great Britain. Located just 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the border of England, this town combines proximity to modern industrial life with the rural charms of Welsh landscapes. The town is settled between the Blorenge and Sugar Loaf mountains, as well as five substantial hills. The Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons national park are also just north of the town's border.
Due to the area's rich history, there are many historical points of interest worth visiting. Perhaps one of the best known is Abergavenny Castle, which dates back to 1075 CE and the times of the Normans. This castle was the site of many battles over it's history, during the 12th and 13th centuries, the Owain Glyndwr Rebellion, and the English Civil War. It was during this last period that the structure suffered much of the damage seen today, so as to prevent it from being used by enemy forces.
This castle site, which overlooks the River Usk, is now home to the Abergavenny museum. The museum is built into the keep and has now been active since the 1950's. It houses relics and artifacts from the Roman fort Gobannium, as wells as pieces from the Mesolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Medieval, Early Modern, and Victorian periods. The other castles and fortifications around are Raglan Castle, Skenfrith Castle, which dates back from the 12th century, and White Castle.
Some other points of interest are: the markets; the former site of the Monmouthshire psychiatric hospital, which now contains a memorial to the thousands that died during the Asylum's operation; St. Mary's Church, which has spots which date back to 12th century Wales, and has been subjected to the most destructive aspects of the religious warfare of the British Isles during the Renaissance and Commonwealth eras. The church is now a thriving parish, even though it is constantly undergoing some kind of renovation.
For recreational activities, there is a Leisure center, which is equipped for all kinds of sporting events, and the Wernddu golf course, which is only a mile out of Abergavveny. There are also a number of cycling paths, sailing in Llandgorse Lake, ponies to ride in Llangenny Valley, and the horse racing track at Chepstown.
Gifts won't be hard to come by in Abergavenny either, for there are a large number of giftshops, fashion shops, home goods stores, as well as boutiques devoted entirely to the arts. The market, of course, is the main draw for local and travelling shoppers, and is held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but if you're looking for the schedule of a specialized market, check with your hotel for their separate schedules.
In terms of accomodations, Abergavenny is exceptionally well-equipped. The main hotels are shining, like The Angel, The Swan, and the Abergavenny Hotel, but other, smaller inns are also very nice (for instance, the Kings Head, Kings Arms, and the Bellmont Inn). Bed and Breakfasts are also sprinkled throughout Abergavenny, and camping sites can be found close just outside of town. Abergavenny, in all these respects, is an interesting and welcoming place to experience Wales.
Due to the area's rich history, there are many historical points of interest worth visiting. Perhaps one of the best known is Abergavenny Castle, which dates back to 1075 CE and the times of the Normans. This castle was the site of many battles over it's history, during the 12th and 13th centuries, the Owain Glyndwr Rebellion, and the English Civil War. It was during this last period that the structure suffered much of the damage seen today, so as to prevent it from being used by enemy forces.
This castle site, which overlooks the River Usk, is now home to the Abergavenny museum. The museum is built into the keep and has now been active since the 1950's. It houses relics and artifacts from the Roman fort Gobannium, as wells as pieces from the Mesolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Medieval, Early Modern, and Victorian periods. The other castles and fortifications around are Raglan Castle, Skenfrith Castle, which dates back from the 12th century, and White Castle.
Some other points of interest are: the markets; the former site of the Monmouthshire psychiatric hospital, which now contains a memorial to the thousands that died during the Asylum's operation; St. Mary's Church, which has spots which date back to 12th century Wales, and has been subjected to the most destructive aspects of the religious warfare of the British Isles during the Renaissance and Commonwealth eras. The church is now a thriving parish, even though it is constantly undergoing some kind of renovation.
For recreational activities, there is a Leisure center, which is equipped for all kinds of sporting events, and the Wernddu golf course, which is only a mile out of Abergavveny. There are also a number of cycling paths, sailing in Llandgorse Lake, ponies to ride in Llangenny Valley, and the horse racing track at Chepstown.
Gifts won't be hard to come by in Abergavenny either, for there are a large number of giftshops, fashion shops, home goods stores, as well as boutiques devoted entirely to the arts. The market, of course, is the main draw for local and travelling shoppers, and is held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but if you're looking for the schedule of a specialized market, check with your hotel for their separate schedules.
In terms of accomodations, Abergavenny is exceptionally well-equipped. The main hotels are shining, like The Angel, The Swan, and the Abergavenny Hotel, but other, smaller inns are also very nice (for instance, the Kings Head, Kings Arms, and the Bellmont Inn). Bed and Breakfasts are also sprinkled throughout Abergavenny, and camping sites can be found close just outside of town. Abergavenny, in all these respects, is an interesting and welcoming place to experience Wales.
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