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Dark Skies.
Stargazing sites:
Sugar Loaf Mountain Dominating the skyline above
Abergavenny, it is tall enough to be above the cloud line
giving access to clearer skies.
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Llanthony Priory Gaze at the stars through the
atmospheric ruin of the 13th century church.
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Events.
Crickhowell Open Studios 25th - 27th May
Abergavenny Arts Festival 15th June
Green Man Festival 15th - 18th August
Abergavenny Food Festival 21st - 22nd September
Below are a few ways
you could spend your day...
Morning
Head over to Abergavenny and either walk around the
Blorenge, visit the grave of a horse who was world famous
in his day – Foxhunter the showjumper or just explore.
Abergavenny visiting the Tithe Barn and St Mary’s Priory.
On Tuesdays and Saturdays visit the covered market.
Lunch
Lunch at Penelope’s Café p71 at Goytre Wharf and then
take a trip on a community run canal boat p53.
Afternoon
Stroll through Crickhowell and pop into the unique range
of indy shops, or take a walk along the canal or follow trails
into the hills.
Evening
Enjoy an evening meal at The Bear p64 in Crickhowell.
