Brecon Town, Powys, Wales. Open Daily. Free Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There are car parks within Brecon town; the one by the tourist information centre on Lion Yard off the B4601 has disability spaces and disability toilets. The town is wheelchair accessible, and guide dogs are welcome.
Brief Description:
Brecon (Aberhonddu in Welsh) used to be known as Brecknock. It is a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales. Brecon Town nestles in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons and sits at the confluence of three rivers - Usk, Honddu and Tarell. You can wander around the ancient cathedral, take in a show at the theatre, buy fresh local produce at Brecon Farmers Market, take a leisurely stroll or cycle along the canal, enjoy some retail therapy or simply enjoy the variety of historic buildings. Brecon has always been a popular destination offering visitors spectacular scenery and leisure activities.
Further Information:
Address:
Tourist Information Centre, Cattle Market Car Park, Market St, Brecon LD3 9DA
Brecon Town Council Offices, The Guildhall, Brecon Powys LD3 7AL
Telephone:
Tourist Information Centre: 01874 622485
Brecon Town Council Offices: 01874 622884
Email:
Tourist Information Centre: brectic@powys.gov.uk
Brecon Town Council Offices: brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com
Website:
Tourist Information Centre: https://www.midwalesmyway.com/breconbeaconstowns
Brecon Town Council Offices: http://www.brecontowncouncil.org.uk/Brecon-TC/Default.aspx
Opening Hours:
Town opens daily.
Tourist Information Offices:
Monday – Saturday 9:30am–4:45pm
Sunday 10am–4pm
Directions:
Brecon town is situated where the A40 and A470 meet.
OS SO 046286
Transport:
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There are plenty of places to find food and drink in Brecon, including cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
134 metres*
Morrisons Supermarket, Brecon, Powys
143 metres*
144 metres*
148 metres*
149 metres*
Tad Cod Takeaway, Brecon, Powys
150 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.