
The moment you step off the train…
…you feel the vibrations coming from the mysterious Abergavenny Castle. Here is where Eisteddfod, the great Welsh cultural ceremony, takes place in late July. You gradually become acquainted with the language by watching traditional games and poetry contests. Visit the central dolmen, where the Gorsedd of Bards of the Isle of Britain, presided by the archdruid, appoints new members. A trip to Cardiff opens up a fascinating world..