Brecon, (Welsh name, Aberhonddu) is at the junction of the A470 and A40 - a small market town (population approx. 10,000) with Georgian streets and charming shops. Despite the fact that Brecon has a Cathedral it is not a city. The Heritage Centre tells its fascinating history. Christ College is a leading secondary school and has been at its present site since foundation in 1541. The town itself nestles in the shadow of the Brecon Beacons; in the valley of the River Usk . It is the largest town within the Brecon Beacons National Park and is incorporated within Powys. It has a worldwide reputation as the "Town of Jazz". which reflects the quality and diversity of Brecon Jazz Festival, one of the top five annual Jazz festivals in Europe.The battle of Rourke's Drift [1879] is commemorated in the South Wales Borderers Museum at Brecon Barracks. Much of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal is now restored and navigable but to really appreciate the scenery, use the Beacons Mountain Railway. It runs the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer and at Pant, you can visit the repair workshops and the kids can let off steam in the playground.
Attraction
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Gaer Roman Fort
South Wales Borderers Museum
Dentist
Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Haygarth Medical Centre
Sennybridge Health Centre
Ty Henry Vaughan
Farmers Market
Inn
Restaurant
Castle Coaching Inn
Coracle Fish Bar
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
School
Self-Catering
Taxi
Brecon Taxis
Captain's Taxis
Pen-Y-Fan Cabs
Venue
Buckland Hall
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Shops
Loobs
Boots
Dorothy Perkins
Beacon Pharmacy
J M Penning
Solezone
Peacocks
Julian Graves
Activities
Beacons Reservoir(Fishing)
Cantref Reservoir(Fishing)
River Honddu(Fishing)
River Usk - Penpont(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Brecon
Wellington Hotel (0.12 miles)
One of the oldest hotels in Brecon. The Wellington boasts 19 en suite rooms with plasma TVs, internet connection and tea & coffee making facilites in all rooms. We have ... More
Borderers Guesthouse (0.15 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, this former coaching inn offers friendly and comfortable accommodation. Brecon lies in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons and is a popular holiday base which offers a ... More | visit website
George Hotel (0.17 miles)
Set in the town of Brecon, at the heart of the magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park, this traditional hotel, run by a family-owned brewery, offers comfortable accommodation with a friendly, personal ... More
Nythfa House (0.24 miles)
Nythfa House is set in mature grounds on the edge of the Welsh market town of Brecon, less than 10 minutes walk away. This country house, designated non-smoking, offers 23 ... More
Brecon Castle Hotel (0.29 miles)
With the tower and Great Hall of the Medieval Castle built by the brother of William the Conqueror located in its grounds, Brecon Castle is an historic coaching inn of great ... More | visit website
Beacons (The) (0.34 miles)
The Coach House (0.43 miles)
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The Coach House offers 5-star boutique town-house accommodation in Brecon, within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Hosts Marc and Tony will provide a warm welcome to ... More
Peterstone Court (2.96 miles)
Peterstone Court country hotel and spa is situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is avant-garde and distinctive in its style remaining loyal to its ... More
Alltybrain Farm Cottages (3.54 miles)
The Felin Fach Griffin (3.93 miles)
It is owned and run by brothers Charles and Edmund Inkin, who have carried their uncompromising belief in ... More | visit website
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