Easter Bank Holiday weekend is fast approaching and if you are stuck for ideas why not visit Abergavenny for a wonderful day out filled with distinctively independent shopping, beautiful scenery, delicious places for food and drink along with family friendly activities.
Abergavenny offers something for everyone whether your looking for a romantic day out, catch up with friends or some family fun!
We've put together our top five things to do to give you some ideas and inspiration
We've put together our top five things to do to give you some ideas and inspiration
1 Afternoon tea at The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel is a member of the prestigious UK Tea Guild having previously held an ‘Award of Excellence’ since 2008. Only nine hotels outside of London have achieved this. In 2011 The Angel Hotel were proud recipients of The Tea Guild’s top national award, the Oscar of the tea world.
Each morning our specialist baker, Sally Lane freshly prepares the sandwiches, savouries, cakes and scones ready for the afternoon. We serve afternoon tea daily in our Wedgewood room from 3.00pm - 5.30pm during the week and 2.30pm - 5.30pm on weekends.
2 Visit the distinctively independent shops
Abergavenny is a beautiful place to visit if you are looking for a family day trip, relaxing day out or for a great shopping experience. Unlike your usual shopping locations Abergavenny is full of independent local businesses that offer quality unique items that can't be found anywhere else. Visit the following link to browse the shops available in Abergavenny, http://www.loveabergavenny.com/index.php?page=shop
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3 Take in the history of Abergavenny's Castle & Museum
Abergavenny Museum is set in the grounds of a 'ruined' Norman Castle, where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer and a brisk walk on colder days. The museum building was formerly a hunting lodge built by the Marquess of Abergavenny.
The displays tell the story of this historic market town from prehistory through to the present day. The displays are on several levels, with some help most areas are accessible to wheelchair users. Visit the following link for more information about the museum and castle, http://www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk/
4 Do a Spot of Walking
There's some beautiful walking spots around Abergavenny with wonderful scenery that will not disappoint including the Sugarloaf, Blorenge, Skirrid Fawr and the Brecon Beacons isn't far away either. For more information visit here http://loveabergavenny.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=4&cntnt01returnid=64
For families join the National Trust Easter Adventure in the Woods 10am-3pm
For families join the National Trust Easter Adventure in the Woods 10am-3pm
Join rangers for an Easter adventure into St Mary’s Vale. Follow the Easter trail to discover some tasty treats, as well as damming a stream, making a mud pie and building a den. Don’t forget to bring a picnic. Meet at the lower Llanwenarth car park (SO 271163) and bring a waterproof jacket, warm, comfortable clothes, walking boots or wellies and a picnic. There is a gradual climb onto the Llanwenarth, but a steeper descent and ascent into St Mary’s Vale, which is often muddy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome. Booking Essential – 0844 249 1895. Children £1, adults free.
5 Experience the Abergavenny markets
Situated in the middle of the town known as the Gateway to Wales, Abergavenny
Tuesday Market is well known as one of the major markets in Wales.
Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy a traditional indoor & outdoor market, with
over 200 stands selling a huge range of goods.
Less well known, but equally worth a visit are the Friday and Saturday Markets.
Tuesday Market is well known as one of the major markets in Wales.
Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy a traditional indoor & outdoor market, with
over 200 stands selling a huge range of goods.
Less well known, but equally worth a visit are the Friday and Saturday Markets.
The Friday Market is an indoor only event but still offers over 60 stalls with
something to interest everyone.
something to interest everyone.
The Saturday Market was established over 13 years ago and is now both indoors as well as outdoors with approximately 100 stalls.
Other events held in the Market Hall include Farmers Markets, Craft Fairs, Antique
Fairs, Flea Markets, Arts & Crafts Fairs and the annual Abergavenny Food Festival.
The Market is open from 6am to 5pm on Market days. Please see following link for more information, http://www.abergavennymarket.co.uk/
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