FAQs

No, both the parade and the main event are free, just come along!

Although this year we have a bigger venue, there may be times when we have a queue to get in or we have to delay entry to allow people to access properly. Please be patient if this happens. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the day. If the queue is looking long, we encourage you to check out our amazing town! There are plenty of options of shops, food, and drink that we’re sure will keep you occupied while things are quieting down a bit.  

You will be able to pay by card or cash for drinks at the bar. We also advise bringing some cash as some stalls may only take one or the other.

The bar will be running a Think 25 policy during the day, so ID may be required to purchase alcohol.  

Yes. It’s an event for all the family. We will have plenty of activities for children, including a arts and crafts station and a facepainter. The lost child point will be our information stand found in our market area to the left of the entrance and next to the Abergavenny Pride Merchandise Stall.  

There will be wristbands available from the information stand, where you can write your name and number on and attach it to your children, if you have any concerns. 

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and soft drinks only. Strictly no alcohol is to be brought on site, there will be a bar supplied by Rainbow Bar and G&T Cocktails.  

There will also be a range of hot and cold food/drinks provided by Origin Pizza, Chiki Monkey, Maple Crepe Company, El Coffee and Shepherds Ice Cream available for purchase on the day with Vegan options. However, if you have specific dietary requirements, we recommend bringing your own food.  

Unfortunately drinking water is not available on site. We have looked at hiring in water but we are unable to cover the cost. Please bring suitable water for the day, the site is outdoors with not a lot of shade (though more than last year!). We are close to various cafes and pubs so you would be able to refill there if required (such as Kings Arms and the Angel Hotel) .

Absolutely, Pride is open to everyone. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or just want to learn more about what Pride is all about. Everyone is welcome!

Welsh Legislation states that all waste needs to be separated on site for recycling. There will be bins/recycling bins on site, so please ensure that you are using the correct bin. We are currently working to get the best price with suppliers. They will also provide us with a waste transfer note upon collection. 

Yes, we will be providing some seating, but you are more than welcome to bring your own camping/folding chairs if you like.

Yes, well behaved dogs are permitted in outdoor areas only. The forecast is looking warm for the day though, so please take this, as well as crowds and sounds, into consideration – we don’t want any panicking pups! 

We never quite know what to expect in our lovely Wales climate, but its currently looking to be a warm one! Remember to drink plenty of fluids, bring sunscreen and hats to protect yourself from the sun.  

If you’d like to help us out on the day, or support us in any other ways please get in touch via our social media (Facebook, Instagram) or email us at abergavennypride@hotmail.com

We have a FB group dedicated to those who would like to volunteer whether its an hour during the event itself, or to help us set up and/or take down, or throughout one of the many events throughout the year. Please get in touch if you would like to added to this group.

There is a car park next to the venue at Angel Car Park which is pay and display, and a further free car park at Byfield Car park near swan meadows. If these are full there are plenty of other car parks within walking distance.  

• By Train – Abergavenny Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the venue
• By Bus – There is a bus station in Abergavenny less than a 5 minute from the venue.

There lots of local hotels, inns and B&Bs in Abergavenny: Premier Inn, The Kings Arms, The Kings Head, The Abergavenny Hotel, The Guest House, The Angel Hotel and more. Follow this link for more tourist information: https://www.visitabergavenny.co.uk/

Gender Neutral and disabled toilets will be portaloos and we will aim to check on them regularly please let us know if you notice that they need to be cleaned or toilet roll topped up. They will be located near the entrance/exit as well as down by the Main Stage area. Public Toilets are also available at Castle Street car park. 

Security will be provided by Comet Security LTD who have done all of our Pride events, they are a great inclusive team so if any security issues please don’t hesitate to speak to them. The venue has one entrance in and out and the gates will be locked. Crowd barriers and fencing will be in place around the site, please do not cross them unless accompanied or authorised to do so.  

• Strictly no psychoactive substances or legal highs.
• No dangerous or hazardous items.
• No alcohol of any kind to be brought on site. There will be a bar located on site to purchase alcohol throughout the event.
• No flares, fireworks, or pyrotechnics.
• No Chinese lanterns
• No air horns, megaphones, or claxons.
• No goods for unauthorised trading.
• No portable laser equipment and pens.
• No spray cans (paint) or gas canisters.

Please note, bag searches may be required.

Visitors to Abergavenny Pride may be filmed and/or photographed for future promotional materials. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let a member of the crew know on the day. 

Due to the sensitivity of some of our areas within Pride, we ask for all professional or amateur videographers, or photographers to contact us before the event and let us know what you would like to do at the event and your reasons for doing so. We can then arrange for you to be a part of our official list, and have an identification lanyard, for people to identify you. It will also mean that we can then let you know about any concerns or people that do not want to be captured.

If you lose or find anything on site, please report it to a crew member or volunteer. We will be around site and wearing yellow lanyards, as well as our information stall in the main courtyard. This will also be the collection point.

There will be a designated smoking/vaping area signposted on site. Smoking/Vaping outside of these areas will not be tolerated.

No, the distribution of flyers is not permitted.  

This should be reported to the police using 101, a crew member, or to a member of the security team.

For any other questions or issues we haven’t covered here, if you want to share feedback after the event or get involved in next years Pride event, please get in touch via our social media (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter) or email us at abergavennypride@hotmail.com

This concept was borne out of necessity and was developed via conversations with schools and youth groups within Abergavenny, who stated that there wasn’t any where in town or the surrounding areas for them to do this. Even though this was borne in conversation with young people, this event is open and free for all ages, not just young peoples. 

Yes, yes you can! All the clothes for the Out of The Closet have been donated by the lovely members of the public in Abergavenny and the surrounding areas, which means that you can take as much or as little as you want/need to ensure your wardrobe makes you feel like the best version of yourself.

All the clothes left over will either be taken and shared across the charity shops within Abergavenny Town Centre or donated/stored to be used at future Out of The Closet events sponsored by Abergavenny Pride. Last year we held a further 2 separate Out of The Closet events – 1 at Usk Youth Pride and the other at Welshpool Pride.

Out of the Closet is something that is very close to Abergavenny Prides heart. If you would like to hold this or something similar at your event, please contact us at abergavennypride@hotmail.com and we will talk you through the whole process and what you need to do ensure that this follows the same ethos as intended.