LLANTILIO CROSSENNY FESTIVAL - INFORMATION AND LINKS
WHERE TO STAY
Many of the pubs and restaurants listed in the 'where to eat' section also have rooms.
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A very comfortable Hotel near to Llantilio Crossenny |
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An excellent Hotel in beautiful gardens beside the River Usk near Crickhowell |
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A 13th century country inn at Llangattock Lingoed |
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In the centre of Abergavenny - Tel: 01873 857121 |
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Country Inn with Restaurant and Rooms |
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Recently refurbished by new owners. In the town centre and near the station |
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Country Inn/Restaurant. Beautiful setting by river and Castle |
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The Hogs Head |
New Pub with rooms very close to Llantilio Crossenny Tel: 01600780410 |
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Local Farm Accommodation in the Black Mountains |
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Local List of B and B's etc |
TRAVEL TO
THE FESTIVAL
Rail - The nearest train station is Abergavenny which has trains from Newport (for London), Birmingham, Hereford etc.
Timetables and tickets can be found at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Air - Airports are Cardiff (1.5 Hrs), Bristol (1.5 Hrs), Birmingham (2 Hrs) or the London Airports (2.5 Hrs for Heathrow)
Car - Llantilio Crossenny is on the B4223 road between Abergavenny and Monmouth, about 5 miles from Abergavenny.
WHERE TO EAT
Monmouthshire has a wealth of good eateries. These are among the best and it is probably a good idea to book..
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The Newbridge, Tredunnock, near Usk. |
An excellent pub with rooms on the banks of the river Usk. Modern British Food. |
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The Hardwick, Old Raglan Road, near Abergavenny |
The Guardian rates this pub 'blindingly good' and it is! |
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The Foxhunter , Nantyderry, between Usk and Clytha |
Modern British food, always seasonal and always very good. |
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The Angel, in the center of Abergavenny |
Great food right in the middle of Abergavenny. |
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The Bell, at Skenfrith, between Monmouth and Cross Ash |
This pub has lots and lots of awards - with good reason. |
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The Stonemill, at Rockfield, between Monmouth and the Hendre |
Not far from Monmouth, good food in a converted 16th century barn. |
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The Nantyffyn Cider Mill Inn, Close to Crickhowell |
Worth the extra distance. Great food sourced locally. |
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The Felin Fach Griffin Inn, close to Brecon |
Won the Best Family Restaurant in the UK award by the 2008 Good Food Guide |
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The Misbah , in the centre of Monmouth |
If you are in the mood for a curry this establishment is a Monmouth legend. |
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Prego Bistro , in the centre of Monmouth |
A relatively new restaurant in Monmouth. Fantastic food with an Italian bent. |
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The Clytha Arms, Old Raglan Road, between Raglan and Abergavenny |
Another local legend with strong links the the Monmouthshire Hunt. |
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Warwicks (Half-Way House) Tal-y-coed 01600 780227 |
Opened this year. |
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The Crown, Pant-y-Gelli, between Abergavenny and Longtown |
More of a 'pub' pub in the traditional sense. |
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The Raglan Arms, Llandenny, near Raglan |
Another good one in the village of Llandenny, a couple of miles from Raglan. |
LOCAL INTERNET SITES AND PLACES OF INTEREST
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Usk (Includes museum and castle) |
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Abergavenny 1 (Abergavenny.net) |
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Abergavenny 2 (Abergavenny.co.uk) |
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Abergavenny 3 (Abergavenny.org.uk) |
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Abergavenny4 (thebestof.co.uk/abergavenny) |
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Abergavenny
Tourist Information Centre:- Swan Meadow, Monmouth Road, Abergavenny NP7 5HH Tel : 01873
857588 Email: abergavenny-tic@tsww.com
OFFAS DYKE
Llantilio Crossenny is on the famous Offa's Dyke walk and walkers are very welcome at the Festival (dress code not a problem!)
Walkers please contact the Box Office for advice on local transport to/from local accommodation.
Celtic Trails organise walks on Offa's Dyke also the Offa's Dyke Association have useful information.
OTHER/LOCAL FESTIVALS
Gwent Bach Society (Tel 01873 853394)
Lampeter House (Tel 01834 869323)
Wyastone Summer Concert Series
June 6th - 8th 2008Abergavenny Festival (Tel 01873 850805)
Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival 11th - 20th January 2008