What You Should Know About Abergavenny

In Great Britain’s southeast Wales, there is a cozy market town called Abergavenny – Monmouthshire, which seamlessly transitions from the nearby (only 10 km away) industrial lifestyle of England to the beautiful Welsh terrain and comforts. Surrounded by Blorenge Mountain, the Sugar Loaf mountain, and five large hills, as well as being so close to the Black Mountains, Abergavenny is a picturesque location.

Abergavenny is very much a part of the area’s storied history, which provides a lot of interesting tourist sites. One of the more popular sites is Aberavenny castle — built in 1075 CE — which was almost perpetually intertwined with violence and being sacked throughout the centuries and rebellions, until the damage sustained during the English Civil War from slighting made it unuseable as a stronghold.

Along the River Usk, this castle now mainly functions as the home of the Abergavenny museum, which stores artifacts from throughout the ages. There are pieces from the Roman fortress Gobannium (for which the town is known), in addition to pieces that go from the Mesolithic era through the Victorian period. Raglan Castle, Skenfrith Castle (12th c. CE), and White Castle (13 c. CE).

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.

In terms of other activities, there is a Leisure Center, which is well-equipped for sporting people and the Wernddu golf course within a mile of the town. There are cycling paths, sailing at Llangorse Lake, pony rides in the Llangenny Valley, and a racetrack at Chepstown.

There is ample opportunity to shop in Abergavenny, from its giftshops, fashion boutiques, and homegoods/hardware stores to it’s cultural shops for art and music. There is, of course, the ever-popular Market, which is held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; there are other more specific markets that have varying schedules, so check with your hotel or inn.

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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