Abergavenny & Abergavenny Castle
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A town at the southeastern gateway of the national park, known for its food festival and markets, with Norman castle ruins and a museum in the centre.
Abergavenny is known as Wales's food capital. Its food festival in September draws food lovers from across Britain, and the market hall hosts several markets each week. The castle in the town centre was built in the 11th century, and its gatehouse and tower ruins survive. The castle's hunting lodge has been converted into a museum that explains the town's history, and entry is free. Around the town are three hills for walking: Sugar Loaf, Skirrid and Blorenge.
Opening hours
Castle open all day; museum approx. 11:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Sugar Loaf
- Skirrid Fawr
- Crickhowell
- Llanthony Priory
- Tretower Court and Castle
- Gospel Pass & Hay Bluff
- Llangorse Lake
- Hay-on-Wye