Abergavenny

Abergavenny (Welsh: Y Fenni) is a market town and community in Monmouthshire, Wales. As of 2011, Avergavenny had a population of 12,515. The town is promoted as The Gateway to Wales.[1]

Abergavenny

Abergavenny Museum
Map of Monmouthshire, with a red dot showing the position of Monmouthshire
Map of Monmouthshire, with a red dot showing the position of Monmouthshire
Abergavenny
Location within Monmouthshire
Population12,515 (2011)
OS grid referenceSO295145
Principal area
Ceremonial county
  • Gwent
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townABERGAVENNY
Postcode districtNP7
Dialling code01873
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
  • Monmouth

Transport

Abergavenny railway station is a train station on the Welsh Marches line. Passengers at the station can board direct trains to places such as Hereford, Shrewsbury, Manchester, Chester, Wrexham, Holyhead, Cardiff, Swansea and Carmarthen.

References

  1. "Visit Abergavenny – The Gateway to Wales". Visit Abergavenny. Retrieved 30 January 2020.




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