It’s all at the top of the town
by Philip Wilkinson-Jones
What do you look for when you go out Christmas shopping?
Independent shops offering a unique selection of gifts? A great atmosphere? Car parks, museums, theatres and restaurants nearby? The top end of Monmouth has it all.
THE PEDESTRIANISED Church Street is full of independent shops and restaurants, and is home to the Savoy Theatre, one of the oldest working theatres in Wales. From there you can walk through the
grounds of the medieval St Mary’s Church and onto Monk Street. Or why not wander through White Swan Court and out onto Priory Street, home of Monmouth Museum with views over the River Monnow itself. Munday and Jones the grocers is one shop which really adds to the appeal and old-world charm of Church Street with its boxes of fruit and vegetables spilling out onto the street, tempting the eyes and the taste-buds. Proprietor Phil Munday said “We have
gallerys, jewellery, fantastic restaurants and coffee shops and there is a nice community feeling about the place. It is very traditional and you can get things here you can’t get anywhere else. Here, we stock as much local produce as possible. At the moment we have about
Top; Amanda and Mark, specialist framing of anything you like!
Centre; Beautiful, unique presents - New Leaf Gallery Bottom;Specialist art courses and art supplies at Oriel Jones
Beaver Framing Ltd. PICTURE FRAMING
1 Monk Street, Monmouth Est. 1970 Quality Framing by Professionals
Now Located on the Ground Floor Tel: (01600) 713905
Email:
beaverframing@btconnect.com For unique presents
20 different varieties of apples – you won’t find them in a supermarket. We also have local honey, cream and more. The store also offers a free home delivery service, with no order too small."
Bistro Prego is an award-winning restaurant that also has accommodation as well as the new addition of a lounge where you can relax and enjoy drinks, coffee and food. Prego prides
itself on good food and wine and a restaurant you are guaranteed to want to go back to. The restaurant has a Christmas menu and shoppers are welcome to just pop in for a drink. Just a couple of doors along is Artico, which offers a diverse and affordable range of household items and decor, ranging from clocks and mirrors to fireside accessories and occasional furniture. It also stocks a variety of
Why not visit Art @ Oriel Jones for a Christmas Present with a difference? Let us help you choose the ideal gift for an art loving friend or loved one.
A crisp white sketchbook and watercolour paint set. An Easel, Brush Case, Set of Oil Colours.
A gift voucher for one of our range of Art Courses that we run in our studio, from Life Drawing to Printmaking and lots in between.
Portfolio case, Set of Beautiful Soft Unison Pastels.
A beautiful work of art from our delightful but affordable gallery. A gorgeous piece of Jewellery by Rosemary Williams.
You can find us at 1, Monk Street above Beaver Framing We look forward to seeing you!
Our Christmas Exhibition Christmas Art @ Opens 27th November 2010
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Monmouthshire Beacon
Coffee & Mince Pies in the Gallery Weekdays in December 19 Church Street Monmouth NP25 3BX 01600 714527
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