Brecon
Brecon - an overview!
Without doubt Brecon is one of the most pretty market towns in Wales.
Nestled in the bosom of the Brecon Beacons, the town is currently undergoing a renaissance. Without changing its traditional character the town is blossoming into a beautiful destination and if you have not been to Brecon for a while, you must come and enjoy a completely new experience.
Brecon is regarded as one of the most historic locations in Wales. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Usk & Honddu, the latter providing the towns Welsh name 'Aberhonddu'. Boasting a cathedral, theatre, cinema, castle ruins, stunning Georgian architecture as well as a canal basin Brecon is a great choice for an extended visit!
Two museums, a cathedral & heritage centre, a canal basin, woodland walks and The Artbeat Trail - you need more of a day to enjoy this historic town!
The Artbeat Trail - pick up a map from the Tourist Information Centre to discover all the art shops and galleries of the town
Brecon Golf Club (01874 622004) – 9 hole golf course
Bike Hire:
Biped Cycles 01874 622296
Bikes and Hikes 01874 610071
Drover Holidays 01497 821134
Ride & Hike (07971 527660) offer a pick up and drop off service for walkers & cyclists who would like to explore outside the town
Brecon Leisure Centre (01874 623677) 25 metre & learner swimming pools, 10 pin bowling, indoor green bowls, squash courts, health & fitness suites, sports halls, tennis courts, athletics track and astro turf pitch
Brecon Coliseum Cinema (01874 622501) evening and late afternoon performances every day except Mondays
Regular events
Retail market every Tuesday & Friday
Farmers market - second Saturday of each month
Antique & Collectors Fair – last Saturday of each month
Craft market – third Saturday of each month
Monday lunchtime recitals at the cathedral
Useful Information:
Tourist Information Centre (01874 622485) situated in the central car park
Public Toilets are situated at the central car park; on the west side of Llanfaes Bridge and on market days there are facilities in the market hall
The town has good coach and bus connections. Travel line: 0871 200 22 33
Brecon Statistics: 44 click throughs, 7777 views since 01-Apr-2008
Brecon
Places to Visit & Things to do:
Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery (01874 624121) one of the finest & liveliest small museums in Wales: website link
The Regimental Museum (01874 613310) commemorates Rorkes Drift of Zulu fame and 300 years of regimental history from 1689 to present day. Open Mondays to Fridays throughout the year: 10am-5pm. Plus summer opening from 21 March to 27 September 2008 inclusive: Saturdays & Bank Holidays: 10am-4pm and special opening on selected Sundays: 10am-4pm: Sunday 23 March, Sunday 4 May, Sunday 25 May, Sunday 3 August, Sunday 10 August, Sunday 17 August, Sunday 24 August, Sunday 31 August. website link
Brecon Cathedral & Heritage Centre (01874 623857) historic cathedral dating back to the Norman Conquest, the heritage centre has interpretive displays, a shop and a cafe: website link
Theatr Brycheiniog (01874 611622) the theatre has a gallery on it’s upper floors and regular performances offering extensive and diverse entertainment.
Canal Basin & tow path an attractive place to visit and take a stroll from. The tow path is suitable for wheel chairs
Canal Trip with Dragonfly Cruises (07831 685222) from the Canal Basin, over an aqueduct and through a lock – 2 ½ hours
The Promenade children’s play area. Pedaloes & rowing boats for hire, teas, coffees & ice-cream every day from Easter to September (01874 622995)
