The wealthy Vaughan family built their courtyard manor house in about 1450 and lived there in comfort for many generations. The gatehouse leads through to an elegant courtyard, overlooked by a balcony walkway leading from the upstairs rooms. Many original features remain and the kitchen and great hall have recently been completely refurbished to give a flavour of what life for the family and servants would have been like in the 15th century. The 15th century style garden with its arbour and fruit trees is also worthy of a visit. Regular events at Tretower Court include ‘Sunday Best’ when re-enactors invite you to experience the preparation of 17th Century Sunday lunch; check the ‘What’s On’ calendar for dates.
Tretower Court & Castle, Tretower
Other things to do...
Blaenavon Ironworks
The World Heritage Site of Blaenavon, just a short drive from Crickhowell, was at the centre of many developments during the Industrial Revolution. The ironworks here, built in 1788, is one of the best preserved in the world
Big Pit, Blaenavon
A visit not to be missed when visiting South East Wales. Unrivalled experiences of an authentic coal mine with visits guided by miners who once worked in the coal pits but there is so much more to see, if you wish to stay above ground
Llanthony Priory
Romantic ruins, painted by JMW Turner amongst many others, in a breathtaking site – well worth the trip
Oriel CRiC Gallery
The Oriel CRiC Gallery upstairs in the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre is a beautiful space which showcases creative excellence at its best
Tretower Court & Castle
Tretower Court & Castle, just 5 klms/3 miles north-west of Crickhowell, has been a site of occupation for 900 years. The older castle ruin stands in the grounds of the court, home to the influential Vaughan family
Black Mountain Adventure
At Black Mountain Adventure we specialise in a wide range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, gorge walking and many more
Baker Street Cinema, Abergavenny
New Two Screen Cinema, offering all the latest movies in comfortable surroundings on big, bright screens with Superb Dolby Digital Sound


