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Crickhowell

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Crickhowell (; Welsh: Crucywel pronounced [krɨkːəu̯ɛl], non-standard spelling Crughywel) is a town and community in southeastern Powys, Wales, near Abergavenny, and was historically in the county of

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
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About

Crickhowell (; Welsh: Crucywel pronounced [krɨkːəu̯ɛl], non-standard spelling Crughywel) is a town and community in southeastern Powys, Wales, near Abergavenny, and was historically in the county of Brecknockshire.

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Crickhowell (; Welsh: Crucywel pronounced [krɨkːəu̯ɛl], non-standard spelling Crughywel) is a town and community in southeastern Powys, Wales, near Abergavenny, and was historically in the county of Brecknockshire.

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Background

Description

. Engraving of Crickhowell Castle (1805) by James Basire]] ]] There is a primary school and a secondary school; both act as a central point for a large catchment area. There is some light industry on the outskirts of Crickhowell at the Elvicta Industrial Estate. The town centre includes a variety of traditional businesses, many of which are family owned. Other facilities in Crickhowell include a library, two play areas, public toilets and the CRiC building, which houses a tourist information centre, an internet cafe, an art gallery and a local history archive. There are pubs, cafes, restaurants and two hotels: "The Bear" and "The Dragon". The churches in Crickhowell include St Edmund's…

Visiting

Today, Crickhowell is a popular tourist destination. In 2005 a tourist information centre was built in the centre of town and during summer the town is notably busier. Many people visit Crickhowell to see the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, and perhaps to enjoy some mountain-biking, camping, hillwalking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, hang-gliding or caravanning, or simply to tour the area by car, staying in bed-and-breakfast accommodation. The Green Man Festival takes place annually in mid-August at nearby Glanusk Park.

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Coordinates
51.8597, -3.1372
District
Powys
Parish
Crickhowell
Postcode
NP8 1BW
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crickhowell?
Crickhowell is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1BW), in the parish of Crickhowell.
Is Crickhowell free to visit?
Yes, Crickhowell is free to enter.
How do I get to Crickhowell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1BW. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.