Brecon
Brecon is an historic market town at the heart of the Brecon Beacons and a great base for exploring the wild Welsh Hills of South Wales.
Being active outdoors is a key part of any visit, from climbing South Wales' highest peak Pen-Y-Fan to sailing or canoeing at Langorse Lake or Fishing on the River Usk.
Brecon also has an active arts and music scene with a number of arts and crafts galleries and shops, cinema and theatre. Check out Artbeat Brecon or come and see a National Theatre production at Theatr Brycheiniog.
Brecon is part of the Welsh food rennaissance and has a weekly farmers market and annual food festival in October. Whilst you are in town visit our local microbrewery, The Brecknockshire Brewery and try their beers in the local pubs. And don't forget to buy some local produce at the market on Tuesday and Friday.
Events
Hay on Wye Food festival June 28th 2008
Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre 23-25 August 2008 Annual fayre held over the August Bank Holiday at the National Park Visitor Centre, just off the A470 in Libanus
Brecon Jazz 7-10 August 2008. This year is the Festival's 25th Anniversary check out the top artists and events at www.breconjazz.co.uk
Burlesque Betty's Brecon Fringe Revue 8 & 9 August 2008.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival October 4th 2008 A chance to sample local produce and enjoy music and street events
Guardian Hay Festival 2009
Hay Festival, a gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Writers, comedians and musicians that have the capacity to change our lives, to share new visions of the world, and to do that incredibly sexy thing – to renew our sense of wonder.
www.hayfestival.com
Licensed for live music the restaurant is a great venue for parties or events for up to 40 people.
News
8-9 August 08
Burleque Betty's revue returns to Castle Street. More info to be posted soon
28-29 June 08
Euphoric European Market comes to Brecon. Horseriders, food, birds of prey, street music.
04-11-07: Best Welsh Eco Restaurants
Wales on Sunday has listed us in the top ten eco-restaurants in Wales.
Check out our annual Brecon Fringe Events
2007 Burlesque Betty
For more Brecon Jazz & Fringe Events:
Hiking or biking in the hills and looking to stay in comfort?
We have secure bike storage and space for muddy boots and wet clothes. We can also provide packed lunches.
Things we like in Brecon:
Self catering in Brecon:
Castle Dell Cottage, 2 Castle Street, Brecon - Dog friendly and cosy
Damson Cottage, Duck Cottage & the Hayloft, rural heaven close to Brecon
Places we like to eat and drink at:
Bridge Cafe for great lunches and snacks
Boars Head for cold beers beside the Usk
Things to do in the Brecon Beacons
