The Mardy is a small village in Monmouthshire, South East Wales, on the fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park. On old maps, this village is found with the Welsh spelling, Maerdy, and today it offers a lovely base from which to explore the countryside, with the border of England being within close reach. Amenities in Mardy include a local shop, pub and a traditional fish and chip shop, while Mardy Park offers a scenic stroll for you to enjoy. The bustling market town of Abergavenny is a short drive or steady walk away, promoted as a Gateway to Wales, it holds a charming atmosphere at any time of the year, as well as a wider selection of amenities and attractions such as its own museum housed in a former hunting lodge in the grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse, the annual Abergavenny Food Festival and regular markets where you can purchase quality produce grown locally. On the doorstep of the town is the Blaenavon World Heritage and the Big Pit National Coal Museum, perfect for those seeking a day rich in history, or venture into the Brecon Beacons with its wide variety of wonderful walking and cycling routes, opportunities for horse riding and pony trekking, watersports, rock climbing and abseiling, bush craft and forage, and so much more, with beautiful surroundings around every corner. Spend a day in Monmouth for even more historical delights including The Nelson Museum & Local History Centre, Castle & Regimental Museum and its charming castle, or head out further to the bustling city of Newport, with all matter of attractions sitting amongst the scenic River Usk.
