Brecon Cathedral

Brecon
Stone exterior of Brecon Cathedral with lawn and trees in the foreground.
A congregation gathered beneath stone arches at a service in Brecon Cathedral.
A path crossing green lawns towards Brecon Cathedral, framed by mature trees.
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Stone exterior of Brecon Cathedral with lawn and trees in the foreground.
A congregation gathered beneath stone arches at a service in Brecon Cathedral.
A path crossing green lawns towards Brecon Cathedral, framed by mature trees.
The square tower and stone buildings of Brecon Cathedral beneath a blue sky.
Tall stained-glass panels set within an arched stone window.
Illuminated cathedral windows viewed from outside through foliage.
A cross standing before the cathedral’s large arched stained-glass window.
People gathered near the altar beneath stained-glass windows in Brecon Cathedral.
A speaker in the wooden pulpit with members of the congregation seated below.

Welcome to Brecon Cathedral

Brecon Cathedral is a place of worship, music and local history a short walk from Brecon town centre. Founded in 1093 as a Benedictine priory, it is now the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon.

Explore the stone arches, stained-glass windows and historic monuments, or take time for quiet reflection. The cathedral has regular worship alongside concerts and other events; check its current programme before visiting, and contact the team about tours or group visits.

Pilgrim’s Café is in the Cathedral Close, with refreshments available before or after a visit. Check the cathedral’s visitor page for current café and cathedral opening times. Dogs are welcome at the cathedral.

The North Door, approached through the graveyard, has steps. The South West door inside the Close has a lift, and the cathedral reports no further steps in its usual visitor areas. Contact the team before travelling if you need help with access.

There is a pay-and-display car park beside the cathedral, with disabled parking and two coach spaces. Toilets are inside the South West entrance and in the café.

A visit can be combined with Brecon’s independent shops, museums and riverside walks. For services, events and visitor enquiries, use the official website or contact the cathedral office; the published telephone number is a voicemail service.

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01874 623 857

Brecon Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DP

Brecon Cathedral welcoming Bishop John who is holding his Bishops staff and wearing full regalia

Amenities

  1. Cafe on Site
  2. Dog Friendly
  3. Shop on Site
  1. Charged Car Parking
  2. Family Friendly
  3. Wi-fi

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Brecon Cathedral is a place where a community of Christians proclaims God’s love in worship and fellowship, so that holiness can dawn, and lives can be transformed….”

Statement of Faith

A congregation gathered beneath stone arches at a service in Brecon Cathedral.

How to book

Visit the official website for opening times, events, services and visitor information.

Visit the website
admin@breconcathedral.org.uk
01874 623 857

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