Sadly, after over 150 years, the cattle market held its last livestock sale on 10 December 2013, and has now been moved to the new Monmouthshire Livestock Centre at Bryngwyn near Raglan.
Located right in the heart of town, Abergavenny Market truly is the life and soul of this historic town. We host a variety of regular markets throughout the year, offering fresh locally made produce, delicious cakes & treats, antiques, arts & crafts and much more.
Midland Marts ran the mart from 1925 – when it moved to a 'new' site next to the railway station from Bridge Street, known then as Cow Fair – until June 4, 1998. The cattle market was the largest in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.
It remained as a flourishing general market in 1975. The Cattle stopped coming to the market on 21st March 1979. Due to redevelopment in the late 1980s, today both the bus station and a Wednesday general market are at Gloucester Green.
Banbury Cattle Market had been based there since 1926. Banbury Cattle Market had a history dating back 1,000 years and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It used tiered rings to sell cattle with a rapid-fire auctioneering style. One hundred people lost their jobs when the market closed.
Take a stroll through the market on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday, and you'll find tradesmen selling all kinds of goods, from local produce to finely crafted works of art.
Dear Kim, Only assistance dogs are permitted in the castle grounds and the museum. However Castle Meadows which is adjacent to the castle is dog friendly.
Owen Sheers (born 1974), poet, grew up in Abergavenny. Oliver Thornton (born 1979), West End actor, starred of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, was born and grew up in Abergavenny. Vulcana (Miriam Kate Williams, 1874–1946), world-famous strongwoman, was born in Abergavenny.
Small gift shop to enable you to purchase a souvenir of your visit. Cost: Free admission for all (charges apply at some special events). Abergavenny Museum where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer & a brisk walk on colder days.
It is widely believed that the motte at Abergavenny Castle was built by the Norman Lord Hamelin de Ballon in 1087 AD. The original tower, built at the top of the motte, would have been a wooden construction, and beneath the motte was the bailey, which is a courtyard containing the outbuildings and stables.
Conwy Castle is one of the most impressive and best preserved – and it really dominates the walled market town. In fact, you'll see the medieval fortress long before you arrive! Dogs are not allowed inside the 700-year-old castle, but they can walk along the ancient town walls that adjoin it.
The closure follows that of Newport Cattle Market which was held in Pill for 165 years until it closed in 2009 and the site was redeveloped and Monmouth Livestock Market which held auctions for 127 years near the town centre until 2003.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Momouth Farmers' Market is held in one of the most unique locations, being on the medieval bridge that crosses the Monnow. The market occurs every 4th Saurday of the month, between 10 a.m and 1 p.m., where you will find fresh local produce.
Ross-on-Wye Town Council is responsible for running the twice weekly markets which are held every Thursday and Saturday from 9.00am to 3.00pm. At our weekly market shoppers will find a mix of stalls including flowers & plants, fruit & veg, fish and clothing as well as local crafts and delicious foods.
The Beatles played at the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny on Saturday June 22, 1963. 1968 A.D. In 1968, the town was immortalised in the song “Taking a trip down to Abergavenny” by Marty Wilde.
In 1998 Y Graig was declared a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw, the organisation responsible for the preservation of Welsh heritage. A survey carried out in preparation for the scheduling identified the ruined remains of about 25 dwellings, various other buildings, yards, orchards, and trackways.
The Mercado de Liniers in the centre of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is claimed to be the largest livestock market in the world. It covers 34ha in a built-up area in the centre of the city.
Hundreds of cattle would be transported by train and ship to the market from Scotland and Ireland, every week. The site closed in 1976, when the city council decided to develop the area to create an arts centre, the Cambridge Junction; and leisure facilities for local people, such as a cinema and a bowling alley.
This derived from the British name Gobannia meaning “river of blacksmiths” or “river of the ironworks”. In modern Welsh, gof means “blacksmith”. Aber describes the mouth or confluence of a river. Aber Gafenni, “confluence of the Gafenni”, became Abergafenni or Abergavenny.
