Hay Festival

21st May 2026 – 31st May 2026

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Hay Festival

Join us in Hay-on-Wye from 21 May to 31 May 2026 for the Hay Festival, a celebration of literature, ideas, and creativity. This year’s festival features over 600 events, bringing together renowned authors, thinkers, and performers from around the world

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Highlights include appearances by Michael Sheen, Jameela Jamil, and Hanif Kureishi, as well as discussions on pressing topics like AI, health, and intergenerational dialogue. Families can enjoy interactive sessions with beloved children’s authors like Julia Donaldson and Jacqueline Wilson.

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Where to stay

Accommodation in and around Hay goes fast. Take a look at properties a bit further afield. Also do call the properties closer in case they have cancellations. It does happen.

Ty Newydd Self Catering Cottages, Marina View

Ideal for Group Activity Breaks and Family Breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Converted stone barns at Pwll Court Retreat with private gardens and rural views in Bannau Brycheiniog.

Pwll Court Retreat

Spacious group accommodation near Crickhowell with hot tub, gardens and en-suite rooms.

Tregib, Self Catering

Ideal for Group Activity Breaks and Family Breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Mountain View, Cefncoedbach Farm

Stay in a charming holiday cottage near Brecon, Bannau Brycheiniog. Sleeps 2–4.
wood burning stove and a sofa with a Welsh blanket

Garden Cottage

Ideal for solo or couples wanting a rural retreat, great for activity breaks or relaxing
an exterior shot of the chalet for the self catering stays.

Staying at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer

Self-catering comfort for families and groups in Bannau Brycheiniog.

Basel Cottage

Ideal for Dog Friendly Breaks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
Taf Fechan Cottage exterior with garden in Pontsticill, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

The Pencerrig Collection

The Pencerrig Collection in Pontsticill, Ideal for cycling & exploring the Brecon Beacons.

Group Accommodation

Looking for the perfect location for your next group stay?

Ty Newydd Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast

Ty Newydd B&B – Tranquil Farmhouse Retreat in the Brecon Beacons. Ideal for a relaxing break.