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Abergavenny (Y Fenni), County of Monmouthshire

The attractive market town of Abergavenny nestles in a valley where the Rivers Usk and Gafenni meet, surrounded by picturesque hills and mountains.

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Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th September

Abergavenny Food Festival

Fine wine and food galore at the 'Glastonbury of Food Festivals'

The 2010 Abergavenny Food Festival is the most magical of culinary experiences, conjuring a feast of plenty amidst the streets of this famous Welsh market town.

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Abergavenny is an ideal location for touring the beautiful countryside that surrounds the town.

The Outdoor, Indoor and Cattle Market Day is Tuesday, whilst on Wednesdays a flea market sets up. The Market Hall is also fully open on Fridays and Saturdays. These markets are worth a visit as they are still some of the best for miles around, with plenty of local produce and loads of interesting bargains.

The Abergavenny Museum shows a history of the town from Prehistoric times up to the more modern. A traditional Welsh farmhouse kitchen has been re-created here.

Take the opportunity to look around the wonderful ruins of Abergavenny Castle, which date back to the thirteenth century.

For all enquiries contact the museum on (01873) 854282.

Because of its position in the Usk Valley, Abergavenny was occupied by the Romans; the town lies on a strategic route between the fortresses of Caerleon and Brecon. The Normans arrived in 1087, some 21 years after the Battle of Hastings, to control a major crossing point on the River Usk as part of their expansion into Wales.

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Directions

Nearest towns: Monmouth, Blaenafon, Ebbw Vale, Crickhowell, Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil.