Within a short drive of Abergavenny are numerous castles,
the most notable being Raglan, Chepstow
and White Castle. Each one is set in a beautiful
location and ideal for picnics. Only ten minutes away is the
Big Pit (right) at Blaenavon, a shaft coalmine
dating back to the 1840s, and also an Ironworks dating back
to the 1780s. There are extensive Roman remains at Caerleon,
with a fine modern museum. Brecon has a new
theatre and hosts an International Jazz festival
each summer. A famous Literary festival is hosted annually
in Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny hosts an annual
food festival. The area is well situated near Cardiff
and Chepstow and sports several gourmet restaurants.
The town also hosts a growing arts festival each summer.
Why not call into our sister hotel - The Llanwenarth,
a ten minute drive away. Enjoy relaxed dining in our Riverside
Restaurant, where the floor to ceiling windows look out over
the River Usk and stunning countryside beyond. Our reputation
for high quality food. Fine wines and convivial atmosphere
make this well worth a visit
