Attractions around Abergavenny

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Abergavenny Attractions

A selection of attractions in and around Abergavenny:

Abergavenny Museum, Abergavenny (< 1 Mile)

Abergavenny Museum is situated in an old 19th Century hunting lodge within the grounds of the castle. It houses displays that provide visitors with...

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Borough Theatre Abergavenny, Abergavenny (< 1 Mile)

The Borough Theatre in Abergavenny is part of the town hall building and has a 338 seat capacity. It dates back to 1870 and...

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Abergavenny Castle, Abergavenny (3 Miles)

Abergavenny Castle was originally a timber building but was rebuilt during the 13th and 14th centuries in stone. Today visitors can wander freely around...

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Llanthony Priory, Llanthony (3 Miles)

Llanthony Priory, an extensive monastic ruin, stands in the Black Mountains, eleven miles from Abergavenny. This remarkable old Priory is only accessible by a single...

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The Black Mountains, Cwmyoy (3 Miles)

The Black Mountains are the most easterly of the Brecon Beacons. They are a protected wildlife site and home to many rare plants and animals...

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Longtown Castle, Abergavenny (3 Miles)

Longtown Castle stands on the Welsh border at the base of the Black Mountains.It was established in the 12th century by a local Baron, William...

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Downey Barn Gallery, Cwmyoy (3 Miles)

This new gallery is situated in the dramatic countryside of the Llanthony Valley. It houses a varied collection of striking and affordable work: paintings in...

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White Castle, Llantilio Crossenny (3 Miles)

Along with nearby Skenfrith and Grosmont castles, White Castle was built by the Normans as they won control over the area of North Gwent. The...

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Goytre Wharf, Abergavenny (6.1 Miles)

Goytre Wharf is just outside Abergavenny and is situated on the Brecon and Monmouth canal. It is popular all year round with local people and...

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Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon (6.1 Miles)

The Blaenavon Ironworks transformed the steelmaking process as it was the birthplace of the basic steel process developed by Sidney Gilchrist Thomas in 1878....

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Big Pit, Blaenavon (7.3 Miles)

Big Pit is one of the best mining museums in Britain. It is situated in Blaenavon which has been designated a World Heritage Site...

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Tretower Castle, Crickhowell (7.9 Miles)

Tretower Castle is situated in the Usk valley threemiles outside Crickhowell. The remains include a motte and bailey castle with a later round tower and...

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Brynmawr Museum, Brynmawr (8.4 Miles)

The museum is one of the most popular cultural attractions in this part of the world, and really is the first place you should head...

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Llandegfedd Reservoir, Pontypool (9 Miles)

Llandegfedd Reservoir is situated a few miles north of Newport in South Wales. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and hills and its...

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Pontypool Park, Pontypool (9.3 Miles)

Pontypool Park is known locally as the People’s Park. There is something for people of all ages to enjoy in the park which stretches...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)

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