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Learning to Drive in Abergavenny

Looking for driving schools in Abergavenny or driving instructors in Abergavenny? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you need intensive driving lessons or block booking discounts, our approved driving instructors are here to help. The national average driving lessons required to pass the practical driving test is 47 hours with a driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family member or friend are recommended.

Abergavenny has its own DVSA practical test centre located on Station Road, with a pass rate of 60.4% (2024–2025), well above the UK national average of 48.7%. The Newport (Gwent) test centre is also accessible, with a pass rate of 52.3%. When comparing driving instructors in Abergavenny, it’s worth noting the excellent pass rate of the local test centre.

Driving in Abergavenny means navigating the historic market town in the Brecon Beacons National Park with a mix of medieval streets, modern estates, and surrounding country roads. The A40 and A465 provide key routes through the area, while test routes often include the country lanes of Monmouthshire with sharp bends, stone bridges, and stunning mountain views. The town is busy with tourists, especially in summer and during the renowned Abergavenny Food Festival.

Abergavenny Practical Driving Test Centres

  • Abergavenny, (Abergavenny), Station Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5HT
  • Newport (Gwent), (Abergavenny), Stephenson Street, Liswerry, Newport, NP19 4XH

Abergavenny Theory Test Centres

  • Cardiff, (Abergavenny), Marland House, Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
  • Newport, (Abergavenny), Brunel House, 8 Union Street, Newport, NP20 1PS

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Abergavenny – did you know?

  • Abergavenny is a market town in Monmouthshire, Wales, known as the “Gateway to the Brecon Beacons”.
  • Abergavenny Castle, built in the 11th century by Norman lord Hamelin de Ballon, overlooks the town.
  • The town hosts the renowned Abergavenny Food Festival, one of the best food festivals in the UK.
  • The surrounding Brecon Beacons National Park offers spectacular walking, cycling, and outdoor activities.
  • Abergavenny was an important Roman fort settlement called Gobannium.
  • The town’s market has been held in the centre since the 13th century, continuing a long trading tradition.
  • Sugarloaf Mountain, the distinctive peak overlooking the town, is a popular hiking destination.
  • The remains of a medieval Benedictine priory can still be seen in the town centre.