What you need to know for the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny

The week-long festival kicked off in Monmouthshire for the first time in over a century on Saturday.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Maes at Castle Meadows, Abergavenny throughout the week.

The Eisteddfod will celebrate the country's language, music and art until Saturday 6th August.

It’s over 100 years since the National Eisteddfod was last in Monmouthshire in 1913 with local people and businesses to benefit from the influx of visitors to the county.

The economic effect on the area during the week is estimated to be between £6 to £8 million and the council has worked with local businesses and communities to ensure that Monmouthshire maximises the potential benefits that hosting the Eisteddfod presents.

  • How do I get there?

This year’s Eisteddfod is held on Castle Meadows, Abergavenny, just minutes from the town.

By car:There are three different car parks for this year's Eisteddfod.Cwrt y Gollen – near NP8 1EAPenpercwm – NP7 9ARLlanellen – NP7 9HT

Each car park has a bus service to the Maes running every 15 minutes from 7am to 11pm.

By train:The nearest station is Abergavenny - Buses will run regularly from the station to the Maes and the service is free of charge.

The event will be held at Castle Meadows in Abergavenny Credit: Google maps

  • How much does it cost to visit the Eisteddfod?

Prices for Monday 1st August - Saturday 6th August

Adult: £20.00Child: £8.00Pensioner: £18.00Family: 1 Adult + 2 children 5-16 yrs old £30.00Family: 2 Adults + 2 children 5-16 yrs old £48.00

  • Can I stay overnight at the Eisteddfod?

A family caravan and camping site will be available for those who want to stay the night. The site will be at the Llanover Estate some two miles from the Eisteddfod Maes.

There is also the Maes B site for young people located on land at Racecourse Farm, about a mile and a half from the Maes.

A shuttle service will operate between the campsites and the Maes throughout the week.