The village of Govilon, Monmouthshire sits in the beautiful valley of the river Usk. The Brecon Beacons National Park is all around it, and the famous Abergavenny to Brecon canal flows through it. Govilon also has a foot in the Blaenafon World Heritage site. The rich history, heritage and environment of the village place it in a unique position.
Canal Barges passing Govilon
The Blorenge behind Govilon
Views in the snow
Bridgend Inn, Govilon
Llanwenarth House, Govilon
Snowy Hilltop
The Blorenge through the trees
Views of Govilon and the Sugar Loaf
Views of the Usk Valley
Snow on the mountainside
Trees on the Blorenge
Govilon Heritage Group erecting our village trail signs
Kingfisher on the canal
About the village nestled at the foot of the majestic Blorenge mountain
Walks around historical sites of the village
Find out more about our village history, and search our historical records
Publications about the history of the village
Drawings by local artist Michael Blackmore
Old photos from the village
