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Brecon is dominated by its beautiful Cathedral Church, centrepiece of the Medieval Benedictine Priory. Its site dates back to pre-Norman times. In the Heritage Centre you can loose yourself in the history and power struggles of the past. Zulu war artifacts can be viewed at the Welsh Borderers Museum, and the Brecknock Museum delves into archaeology and natural history. Jazz followers converge on Brecon every August for the International Jazz Festival.
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| Theatre Brycheiniog is Brecon's stunning canalside centre for the arts and entertainment The Waterfront Bistro and Cafe is a wonderful setting for a pre-theatre supper or relaxing lunch. Why not take an excursion on a custom built canal boat on the last of the South Wales canals to survive as a navigable waterway. |
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Come and be inspired by the spectacular views, walk the hills, tour the quiet lanes and villages, fish the Rivers Usk and Wye, see new horizons on horseback and then relax in peace. The Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains offer endless walking opportunities. Maps and routes are on hand to help you on your way. The National Park run excellent guided walks to take you to special places you might not otherwise find. Visitors return again and again to enjoy the numerous outdoor pursuits: Pony Trekking, Climbing, Gliding, Caving, Hang Gliding, Mountain Biking, Canoeing etc.
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| Hay-on-Wye shows the scars of history with its imposing castle and witnesses visitors from all over the world to its numerous second hand book shops. Antique and print shops together with craft workshops are around every corner and tempt many a collector. The Literature Festival in May/June is not to be missed. Other market towns in the area Abergavenny, Crickhowell, Talgarth and Llandovery. |
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