Here’s some ideas
of what you can do in Abergavenny over the Easter holidays for all the family!
Friday 18th March, 7.30pm
The Big Bang – Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre
A fun, interactive lecture by former University and NASA astronomer
Martin Griffiths on what is the big bang and why does everything we see in the
universe have an origin of 13.82 billion years ago?
This event will be followed by stargazing sessions using the Brecon
Beacons Observatory and additional telescopes (weather permitting).
To book places contact the Visitor Centre, 01874 623366.
Prices:
£15 per adult
£10 per person under 16
Thursday 24th March
Abergavenny Farmers Market
Come along to
Abergavenny town where you will experience a traditional farmers market in the
Market Hall and take a wander around the town to see its distinctively
independent shops all surrounded with beautiful countryside.
Saturday 26th
March
Easter Eggstravaganza at
Raglan Castle
Come and enjoy the annual Medieval Easter celebrations.
Join in the Easter egg hunt, have a go at a range of family friendly
activities - archery, falconry, medieval characters, face painting and lots
more!
Children’s TV favourite Mike the Knight will be at Raglan Castle on
Saturday 26 March - he will be making knightly appearances at intervals from
11am–4pm
Saturday 26th March 9.30am – 5pm
Brecon Beacons Park Society: Contouring Around Cwm Banw
Fancy a challenge? Meet at Crickhowell High School GR SO 216185 OS Map OL13. Walking up
onto the Black Mountains above Crickhowell and following the ridge around to
Pen allt-mawr. Dropping back towards the Grwyne Fechan then a final climb up to
Table Mountain. Any climbs will be taken at a relaxed pace mostly on good paths
and sections of the Beacons Way where you can take in the 12 miles of wonderful
countryside.
Contact Gareth Lewis on 07977537033
Sunday 27th
March
Easter Egg Hunt At The
White Castle
Hop along to White Castle this Easter Sunday and participate in an
Easter Egg Hunt.
Monday 28th March
Easter Family Fun Raceday at
Chepstow Racecourse
A family day out at Chepstow Racecourse won’t disappoint just minutes
from Abergavenny! There will be plenty of free children’s entertainment
including the Panic Circus, Face Painters and Bouncy Castles. There will also
be Donkey Rides and Go Karts! Children aged 17 and under are admitted free of
charge with a paying adult.
Admission tickets, including family tickets, and hospitality packages
available. Picnics welcome!
Chepstow Racecourse has it all – beautiful countryside, a friendly,
charming atmosphere and an impressive racing pedigree. Superbly located between
Bristol and Cardiff and close to the M4, M48 and M5 with excellent links to
many parts of the UK, the picturesque Wye Valley provides a striking backdrop
to 440 acres of historic parkland.
Monday 4th April
An Evening of (G) Astronomy
In celebration of Visit Wales’ Great Weekend of Adventure,
The Angel Hotel are teaming up with experienced astronomers from
Dark Sky Wales for a sophisticated evening of supper and star
gazing.
The evening will be divided into three sections:
Planetarium - a unique view of the night sky from the
comfort of a digital planetarium set up in our Ballroom.
You will look at the planets, Moon, constellations, galaxies
and much, much more.
Talk - An illuminating presentation in the Ballroom Bar on Life in
the Universe
Supper - served in the Wedgewood Room;
Glass of ‘Hubbly Bubbly’ upon arrival
Selection of nibbles, Artisan breads and butter
Stargazy rabbit and langoustine pie with rocket salad
‘Mars’ pot au chocolat
Coffee and petit fours
Followed by star gazing outside (weather permitting)
More information
here
Other Activities
For The Easter Holidays Include:
Abergavenny Museum & Castle
Visiting
Abergavenny Museum and Castle to learn about the history behind the landmark
and take in the beautiful scenery. Why not take a picnic with you and enjoy it
in the castle grounds.
Enjoy A Family Meal At Some Of Abergavenny's Finest
Restaurants
Take the family
for some tasty food, you will be spoilt for choice from The Hardwick, The Angel
Hotel, The Kings Arms, The Chapel and always a family favourite Pizzorante!
Stay In Abergavenny In The Easter
Holidays from £340
Stay with your family during the Easter Holidays (two night stay based
on 2 adults and up to 2 children; 12 years and younger) inclusive of the
following:
•
Full English breakfast per adult each morning
•
3 course evening meal in The Oak Room per adult
(choice from The Angel £25 set menu), and choice of the children’s meal per
child on one night of your choice
•
Baloo the Bear for each child to take home
•
Complimentary upgrade (based upon availability)
•
2 Complimentary z beds and children’s breakfast
each morning
Valid from Friday 25th March 2016 - Sunday 10th April 2016.
For further
information visit www.loveabergavenny.com or if you’ve got a questions and want more
information email us on info@loveabergavenny.com
