Abergavenny Market Reviews Summary

Market Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The chap who works there always has a smile and a friendly word with us every time we visit."
• "Love this old fashioned Market. Always something to buy with a lovely family run cafe, great food and cake."
• "A vibrant, cheerful, credit to the town."
• "It's a pleasure to go to Abergavenny & experience the Town and particularly the Market."
• "Friendly stall holders and plenty of chat and banter."
• "Fantastic place and such lovely people the history in Abergavenny is just mind blowing."
• "Very friendly and lots of lovely welcoming locals."

Cons:

• "Most of the stalls are 2nd hand jewellery stalls, so it's a bit like a flea market."
• "Expensive. Not as good as it used to be which is a shame."
• "Far from what it used to be years ago."
• "Very small and quiet, not like it used to be."
• "I visited the market for the first time in years and it made me sad to see how things have changed."
• "Very disappointed with the market compared to 10 years ago. Unfortunately quite disappointing."
• "A little disappointed in the market. I had not been for a number of years and didn't think it was as good as previously."

Selection and Variety

Pros:

• "I love this place and we always go when in Wales. There was a time where the stalls were all getting a bit samey but that's changed and there's a good selection now."
• "Fabulous range of different stalls and indoor shops."
• "Cute little market with hand-made products of local people. Decently priced."
• "Something for everyone on various days of the week, collectors, toys, crafts, farmers' markets."
• "Lots of stalls from books to food, clothes to cards."
• "Across the week there is a broad spectrum of products from locally produced food, household goods, clothing and vintage."
• "Whether you are out to go shopping or just want to drive somewhere for a couple of hours, this market which is also very well supported by the varied town shops, is a fabulous place to visit any day, but especially on Tuesdays."

Cons:

• "I have been coming here for the last seven years, bit disappointed this year as there did not have many stalls selling uncooked meats."
• "Food Festival was supposed to be on this weekend, but cancelled."
• "Ok but most of the stalls are never open and parking is far too expensive."
• "Not the market of a few years ago when it was a farmers market...its now more like the instant markets that pop up in tourist locations."
• "The organisation and variety of markets is excellent. However, there is NO seating whatsoever for elderly shoppers."
• "The owner of the fruit and veg stall is rude and money grabbing."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Easy to park for free in the town so long as it isn’t a Tuesday?? Check the board."
• "In the centre of town close to parking, cafes, shops and pubs."
• "Parking nearby available, within the historic town centre."
• "Lovely shopping centre with ample parking £4 all day and disabled people park free."
• "There's a small café and toilets nearby."
• "Always clean. Couple of places to eat and toilet facilities if needed."
• "This is a great place to go with the family or on your own. A good place to sit and just watch the world go by."

Cons:

• "Quite difficult to park for disabled though!"
• "It was nice to have a wonder around but they are having building work done at the moment so you couldn't talk to each other walking around.it was very noisy."
• "The indoor market seems more expensive."
• "Felt streets were a little untidy and not that clean."
• "Obviously with social distancing it is difficult but in the market place inside it is one way pedestrian."