Samantha & Leigh
Things To Do
Sugar Loaf Vineyards
Sample a bit of real local flavour at Sugar Loaf Vineyard, set on the lower slopes of the Sugar Loaf mountain overlooking the town. Drop in for a tasting of some award-winning Welsh wines, take a tour of the vineyards and enjoy the views over the Usk Valley. There’s also an onsite café and shop.
Llanthony Priory
A short drive from Abergavenny lay the atmospheric ruins of Llanthony Priory. Built in the 13th century on the site of an older church, what remains today bears the scars of centuries of conflict and political upheaval, from Owain Glyndwr’s 15th-century Welsh rebellion to Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. Despite all the drama, Llanthony Priory’s surviving windows and sweeping archways are still a powerful reminder of medieval Wales.
Crickhowell
Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying to the south of the Black Mountains, the eastern range of the The Brecon Beacons National Park, Bannau Brycheiniog. The town and its surrounding villages have attractions that are enticements for all visitors to this wonderful corner of Wales.
Abergavenny Market
If you're arriving early, take some time to visit Abergavenny Market for a bustling hive of activity on a Friday and Saturday. Find antiques, bakeries, fruit and veg, plants, sweets and more.
Gower Beaches
If you're staying for longer we would highly recommend slotting in some time to check out the stunning Gower Coastline, which is about an hour and a half away from the venue. One of our favourites is Three Cliffs Bay beach - a spectacular shoreline of sand dunes, salt marshes and of course, the signature three limestone cliffs.
Castell Rhaglan / Raglan Castle
Just ten minutes away from our venue, the unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is considered the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.
Goytre Wharf
Make the most of the countryside with a visit to Goytre Wharf and Canal Visitor Centre. It’s a great starting point for walks and bike rides along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and through the fields and woodlands that surround it. Or you can hire a canoe or canal boat to travel on the water. There’s also a cosy café for post exploration refreshments.
Big Pit National Coal Museum
A short trip from Abergavenny takes you to the town of Blaenavon. Once a busy landscape of mines and foundries producing huge amounts of steel and coal, it’s now a living reminder of Wales’ industrial heritage. For an immersive exploration of life as a coal miner, head to Big Pit National Coal Museum. Take the 300ft journey down into the mine in the company of former miners to hear tales of those who once worked in these dark tunnels beneath the earth. Museum experiences don’t get much deeper.