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Welcome to Brecon Story

Brecon Story brings together the people, places and events that have shaped Brecon, helping visitors understand the town beyond its familiar landmarks.

Its online collection shares local stories, heritage projects and cultural features, with contributions from people who know the town and its communities.

WALK: The Brecon Story is a self-guided route through the town’s history, available as a Google Earth map or a full written guide.

The live What’s On listings are also a useful starting point for exhibitions, music, talks and community events during your visit.

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Brecon

Things to do nearby

The Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is full of beautiful, interesting places to visit. Take a look at a few suggestions.

All Things To Do
Black horned sheep grazing on a lead, with visitors and other sheep behind

Jacob Sheep Trekking and Farm Experience Days

Sheep trekking, farm animal experiences and wool crafts at Aberhyddnant Organic Farm near Crai.

Market Hall Cinema

First-run films in Wales’ longest continually run cinema, a historic venue in Brynmawr.

The Dragon Inn

Crickhowell inn with 15 rooms, restaurant, bar, garden and guest parking.
Colourful café tables, a wood-burning stove and a serving counter, viewed from the stairs.

Base Camp Café at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Base Camp Café, Llangorse: Fresh Food and Lakeside Views in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
A climber wearing a red helmet and sunglasses on a rock face beside a climbing rope.

Borderlands Outdoor

Climbing, caving, bushcraft, archery and navigation courses in South Wales and the Forest of Dean.
Brown cow wearing a rosette at the Royal Welsh Show

Royal Welsh Show

One of Europe’s largest agricultural shows near Bannau Brycheiniog each summer.
Fresh seasonal food served at The Kitchen at the Chapel

The Kitchen at the Chapel

Seasonal food, homemade baking and great coffee in a restored chapel in Abergavenny.
a girl on horseback in the autumn light

Tregoyd Mountain Riders

Guided riding in the Black Mountains for beginners, families and experienced riders.

Castello de Haye

Natural skincare, artisan soaps, fragrances and gifts made and curated in Hay-on-Wye.
A group wearing red buoyancy aids kneeling on blue paddleboards and holding paddles.

Inspire 2 Adventure

SUP, climbing and gorge walking in Bannau Brycheiniog & Wye Valley.
A curved bar with mirrored walls, pendant lights and small tables leading through to a dining room.

The Angel Hotel, Oak Room Restaurant and Foxhunter Bar

Seasonal dining, a relaxed bar and High Tea at The Angel Hotel in central Abergavenny.

Books at The Dragon’s Garden

Independent bookshop in Llandovery offering books, Fair Trade gifts, gardening tools and events
Visitors wearing helmets and headlamps during an underground visit to Big Pit.

Big Pit, National Coal Museum

Coal-mining history, underground tours and surface exhibitions in Blaenafon.
Two harnessed riders travel from a wooden platform with grassy hills behind.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Flyer

Three seated zip zones covering 270m at Tower Colliery, with two parallel lines in each zone.

The Dragon Inn Restaurant and Bar

Seasonal Welsh food, a well-stocked bar and a large garden in central Crickhowell.
Helmeted mountain bikers listen to a guide beside their bikes on a sunny forest track.

WyeMTB

Guided mountain-bike rides, skills coaching and British Cycling courses across South Wales.
a family playing in the grounds of Carreg Cennen Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle Café and Tea Rooms

Homemade lunches and cakes beneath Carreg Cennen Castle, with free entry to the tea rooms.
Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, side dishes and wine at The Felin Fach Griffin.

Eating at The Felin Fach Griffin

Seasonal lunch and supper at Felin-fach, with Welsh produce and dog-friendly dining areas.
A stack of mismatched china cups and saucers at Gwernyfed Walled Garden and Café.

Gwernyfed Walled Garden and Café

Garden-to-plate café in a restored Victorian walled garden near Hay-on-Wye and the Black Mountains.
Two riders with their arms raised in a Tower Coaster cart on an elevated track.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Coaster

One- or two-seat coaster on a 1km track at Tower Colliery, with three rides and speeds up to 25mph.
Four walkers silhouetted against low sunlight over mountain valleys

Wild Trails Wales

Private guided walks, outdoor-skills coaching and nature connection in Bannau Brycheiniog and Wales.
People leading horses through a gate beside the stone farmhouse at Trans Wales Trails.

Trans Wales Trails

Horse riding days and holidays near Talgarth, with farm stays for riding guests.
A group of walkers smiling beside a woodland waterfall, with a Walk Hay hat in the foreground.

Sarah Price Hiking

Guided walks and hiking experiences in Bannau Brycheiniog with a local walking guide.
The Angel Hotel’s pale Georgian frontage, with flags, sash windows and a columned entrance on Cross Street.

The Angel, Abergavenny – Stay, Eat and Celebrate

Explore The Angel in Abergavenny: hotel stays, dining, the bakery, weddings and events.
Wooden sauna benches, heater stones and a bucket with ladle.

Peterstone Court Spa

Vaulted-cellar spa near Brecon, with bookable treatments, spa days, Jacuzzi and sauna.
Illuminated HAY letters and a lit marquee at Hay Festival after dark

Hay Festival

Hay Festival: Celebrating Books and Ideas on the Edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
A person looking through a telescope illuminated by red light, with trees and hills behind.

Dark Sky Wales

Dark Sky Wales: Stargazing and Astronomy Experiences in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Black Mountains Preserves

Award-winning preserves handmade in Talgarth, inspired by the flavours of the Black Mountains.
A visitor leading a miniature donkey along a leafy lane lined with trees and foxgloves.

Good Day Out – Mini Donkey Walks and Agility Games

Quiet mini donkey walks and agility games near Sennybridge.

Dragonfly Cruises

Canal cruises from Brecon, with guided trips, private hire and self-drive boats.
Stone frontage and entrance steps at Penderyn Community Centre

Penderyn Community Centre

A community centre in Penderyn with a café, local events and rooms for meetings and celebrations.
The Walnut Tree restaurant near Abergavenny in Bannau Brycheinio

The Walnut Tree

Michelin-starred dining and seasonal menus near Abergavenny in Bannau Brycheiniog.
Dark, modern exterior of Penderyn Distillery in Bannau Brycheiniog.

Penderyn Distillery

Award-winning Welsh whisky tours and tastings across Penderyn’s three distilleries.
A cabin cruiser carrying passengers along a tree-lined canal, with a stone bridge behind.

Beacon Park Day Boats

Electric day boats, cycle boats, canoes and paddleboards on the canal from Llangattock.
Traders and shoppers beneath striped awnings at Hay Markets.

Hay Markets

Thursday markets, seasonal Saturdays, local food, makers and vintage in Hay-on-Wye.
Runner in red shorts using poles on a grassy mountain path at a Limitless Trails event.

Limitless Trails

Trail-running events, mountain races and ultras around Crickhowell and Bannau Brycheiniog.
Traditional woodworking workshop at ToolBox Tan in Bannau Brycheiniog

Toolboxtan at Tŷ’r Philip Evan Farm

Small-group woodworking workshops at Ty’r Philip Evan Farm near Crickhowell.
Tables and chairs beneath a pitched roof with a display of colourful books in the Book-ish Café loft.

Book-ish and Book-ish Café

Independent bookshop and café in Crickhowell, with author events and book clubs.
Visitors beside the underground waterfalls in Cathedral Cave at Dan-yr-Ogof

Dan-yr-Ogof, National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Three showcaves, 250 life-sized dinosaurs and Shire horses—included in one ticket at Abercraf.
The Honey Café building in Bronllys, with flowering wisteria and outdoor tables.

The Honey Café

Family café in Bronllys with Tex-Mex food, homemade cakes and a garden terrace.
An instructor and a helmeted participant handling ropes during indoor abseiling practice.

Climbing and Bouldering at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Indoor Climbing and Bouldering at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Y Castell – Stay, Eat and Drink

Rooms, a bar and restaurant in a restored coaching inn on Queen’s Square, Llangadog.
Visitors walking beside the underground River Llynfell in Dan-yr-Ogof cave

The Showcaves at Dan-yr-Ogof

Explore Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave—three underground experiences in one ticket.
Two women and a child beside the red postbox outside Hopes of Longtown.

Hopes of Longtown

Village store and Post Office in Longtown, with local produce and everyday essentials.
A group wearing waterproofs and rucksacks walks uphill on a mountain path.

Argoed Lwyd – Outdoor Activities, Group Stays and Team Building

Outdoor activities, group stays and corporate team-building near Libanus, with up to 56 beds.
an antipasti plate with bread and wine at Café Brycheiniog

Theatr Brycheiniog Café

Canal-side dining, coffee and homemade treats in the heart of Brecon.
Angler casting a fly line while standing in the River Usk beside a wooded bank

Glanusk Estate, Fishing

Trout and salmon fishing on the River Usk near Crickhowell, with guides and tuition on request.
Stone Lakeside Boat Hire hut beside the jetty, with colourful kayaks and the lake behind.

Llangorse Lake Boat Hire and Fishing

Boat Hire at Llangorse Lake: Paddle, Row or Fish in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Two mountain bikers in helmets riding a rocky trail between trees.

BikePark Wales

Mountain Biking Adventures at BikePark Wales | Near Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Silhouette of a person with a raised hand against the sunset over the hills.

The Wild of the Words – Cwmffrwd Farm

Self-catering, meadow camping and nature-based experiences at Cwmffrwd Farm near Talgarth.
the museum Y Gaer in Brecon from the modern extension side

How to book

Take a walk through Brecon's fascinating history with WALK: The Brecon Story using our Google Earth map to guide and inform you along the way. If you prefer, you can stay here on the Brecon Story website and ‘READ’ the full guide on the "Visit the website" link below.

Visit the website
breconstory@gmail.com
07870610068

Ideas for accommodation

All Accommodation
Stone bridge leading to the castellated Tower with an arched entrance at Glanusk Estate

The Tower, Glanusk Estate

A self-catering tower for two beside the River Usk, reached by winding stone steps.
Green glamping dome with a picnic table and fire-pit tripod, with buttercups in the foreground.

Aber Glamping

Domes and pods sleeping four or six at Aberhyddnant Organic Farm near Crai.

Wales Cottage Holidays, Self Catering Properties

Self-catering stays across Bannau Brycheiniog and Wales, from cottages for two to group homes.
White stone Arch Cottage with blue window frames and entrance, beside a fenced lawn and patio seating.

Arch Cottage

Two-bedroom cottage for one to three near Brecon, with a wood burner and private garden; no pets.
White two-storey farmhouse beside a lawn and drive at Hardwick Farm near Abergavenny.

Hardwick Farm Bed and Breakfast

Two-room farm B&B for up to four near Abergavenny, with hearty breakfasts and mountain views.

Cefncoedbach Farm Holiday Cottages

Two holiday cottages near Brecon sleeping up to 10, ideal for families, groups and walking holidays.
People leading horses through a gate beside the stone farmhouse at Trans Wales Trails.

Trans Wales Trails

Horse riding days and holidays near Talgarth, with farm stays for riding guests.

Mountain View, Cefncoedbach Farm

Self-catering holiday cottage near Brecon, ideal for couples, families and exploring Brecon Beacons
Stone Coach House Cottage with arched doorways and flowering wisteria across its walls.

Coach House Cottage at Ty Cefn Tregib

Three-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeping five at Ty Cefn Tregib near Llandeilo.
Cantre Selyf The Cottage luxury stay in Brecon

Cantre Selyf – The Cottage

Luxury self-catering cottage for two in the heart of Brecon near Bannau Brycheiniog.

Llandyfan Camping

Off-grid campsite near Llandyfan for tents, touring stays, pods and a log cabin
Tents on grass pitches with campervans and mountain scenery at Dan-yr-Ogof.

Camping and Caravanning at Dan-yr-Ogof

Adults-only camping and touring pitches for guests aged 16+ beside Dan-yr-Ogof at Abercraf.
Timber-clad chalet with external steps and balconies on a wooded hillside at Dolygaer.

Staying at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer

Cottage, chalet, lodge, camping and glamping stays beside Pontsticill Reservoir.

Tyn y Coed Cottage

Welsh stone cottage near Sennybridge, with original beams, wood burner, garden and hot tub.

The Coach House

Six-room boutique B&B in Brecon, with breakfast, Wi-Fi, bike storage and limited private parking.
A grey-clad lodge with wooden entrance steps, outdoor chairs and a gravel patio at Coity Bach.

Coity Bach Farm Glamping and Gypsy Caravans

Characterful farm glamping near Talybont-on-Usk with gypsy caravans, dark skies and hill walks.

Staying at The King’s Head

Nine en-suite rooms in a historic Llandovery inn, with breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi.
Stone cottages and apartments below a wooded hillside at Brecon Beacons Resort.

Brecon Beacons Resort at Dan-yr-Ogof

Self-catering cottages and apartments for two to eight beside Dan-yr-Ogof at Abercraf.
Copper outdoor bathtub beside Ein Trysor Cudd, with timber screening and seating on the deck.

Ein Trysor Cudd – The Pencerrig Collection

Luxury cabin for two in Pontsticill with valley views and easy access to Brecon Beacons.
Stone barn and raised balcony surrounded by climbing plants and flowers at Sky Loft.

Cambrian Escapes, Sky Loft

Hayloft for two near Cilycwm, with a work table, balcony and outdoor wood burner; no pets.
Whitewashed Coed Owen Bunkhouse beside a lawn and stone farm building.

Coed Owen Farm

Two farm bunkhouses near Merthyr Tydfil: Coed Owen for up to 26 and Ysgubor Bach for 10.
Bedroom at The Dairy, Ty Mawr, with a red headboard, checked bed throw, exposed beams and a stone wall

Ty Mawr Collection, The Dairy

Dog-friendly cottage for two in Llanfrynach, with a super-king bed, wood burner and garden.
Yellow-painted frontage of Winnie’s Hayloft, with a blue door and hanging flower baskets.

Winnies Hayloft

Cottage for two in Bwlch, with a courtyard, upstairs bedroom and bathroom, and dogs by arrangement.
White-rendered cottage with a gravel drive and planted garden at Tan yr Eglwys.

Tan yr Eglwys

Two dog-free cottages at Cilybebyll: the Barn sleeps six and the Farm Cottage four plus one.
Bedside radio and flowers beside a double bed with patterned wallpaper at The Felin Fach Griffin.

The Felin Fach Griffin

Dining pub with eight en-suite rooms at Felin-fach, serving seasonal food throughout the year.
Gablebach self-catering accommodation at Black Mountains Escapes, one-bedroom holiday stay for two in the Brecon Beacons.

Black Mountain Escapes

Two dog-friendly retreats for two near Llangadog, with outdoor bathing and mountain views.
Aerial view of caravan and camping pitches beside Bryndu Farm, surrounded by fields and distant hills.

Bryndu Caravan and Camping

Peaceful caravan and camping park near Llyswen, with dark skies and mountain views.
Large lawn in The Dairy’s private garden at Ty Mawr, bordered by shrubs, mature trees and a stone wall

Ty Mawr Collection

Five cottages in Llanfrynach, sleeping two to four, with dog-friendly and dog-free options.
White exterior of Ty Gwyn beside a grassy garden, with a wooded hill behind.

Porth y Parc, Ty Gwyn

House for six near Abergavenny, with two ground-floor bedrooms, an enclosed garden and hill walks.
Stone cottages with slate roofs at Hilltops Brecon, with green mountain slopes behind them.

Hilltops Holiday Cottages

Two self-catering cottages near Brecon; each books for four, with extra Longhouse space by request.
Stone farmhouse at Argoed Lwyd with picnic tables on the terrace and canoes stored beside the building.

Argoed Lwyd

Group bunkhouse accommodation near Libanus, with up to 56 beds across three linked areas.
Pale grey fitted kitchen with wooden worktops, oven, fridge and dishwasher

Aber Cottages

Stay on a 200-acre organic Welsh farm in Bannau Brycheiniog
Flora’s Cabin exterior with countryside views near Pontsticill in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Flora’s Cabin – The Pencerrig Collection

Luxury self-catering cabin in Pontsticill with private deck and views in the Brecon Beacons.
Stone Coach House Cottage with arched doorways and flowering wisteria across its walls.

Ty Cefn Tregib, Self Catering

Self-catering near Llandeilo: Coach House Cottage sleeps five and The Lookout sleeps two.
Twin bedroom with exposed beams at Ty Newydd self-catering cottages

Ty Newydd Self Catering Cottages, Bullrush Barn

Three-bedroom cottage for six near Brecon, with a garden, canal access and space for two dogs.
Room 5 at The Felin Fach Griffin, with a double bed, Welsh blanket and yellow armchair.

Staying at The Felin Fach Griffin

Eight en-suite rooms at Felin-fach, with breakfast, double and twin options, and no televisions.
White-painted Cnewr Farmhouse with a slate roof, front lawn, white picket fence and black gate.

Cnewr Estate, Cnewr Farmhouse

Seven-bedroom farmhouse near Crai for 14, with space for two more by arrangement and games room.
Green-framed windows along Tegfan Garden Suite, with planted borders and a lawn in front.

Tegfan Garden Suite

Talgarth garden studio for a couple, three adults or a young family of four; no pets.
Stone exterior of the Old Barn beyond a meadow, with a wooded hillside behind.

Porth y Parc, The Old Barn

Barn for six near Abergavenny, with a separate en-suite bedroom, patios and Sugar Loaf walks.
Picnic tables, a timber shelter and colourful bunting beside a woodland path at Woodland Park Glamping.

Woodland Park Glamping

Off-grid woodland cabins and pods near Brecon, with private fire pits and varied facilities.
Cottage living room with sofas, television, wooden floor and exposed ceiling beams

Aber Cottages, Hill Cottage

Pet-friendly farm cottage near Crai for five, plus a sixth guest by arrangement.
Beacons View bed and breakfast near Brecon Brecon Beacons

Beacons View Bed and Breakfast

Bed and breakfast near Brecon with views of the Central Beacons in Bannau Brycheiniog.
Living and dining area with a pale corner sofa, round dining table and exposed timber beams at Ty Mawr

Ty Mawr Collection, The Cottage

Dog-friendly cottage for two in Llanfrynach, with a super-king bed, wood burner and patio.
Star-filled sky above the stone holiday buildings, gardens and surrounding hills at Onnen Fawr.

Dark Sky Collection

Cottages, farmhouses and shepherd’s huts around Crai, with stays for couples, families and groups.
Y Golchdy at Black Mountains Escapes, cosy couple’s accommodation in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park with stylish bedroom, bathroom and comfortable indoor living space.

The Old Laundry (Y Golchdy) at Black Mountain Escapes

Dog-friendly cabin for two with private hot tub, wood burner, covered veranda and mountain views.
Stone exterior of the Old Barn beyond a meadow, with a wooded hillside behind.

Porth-y-Parc

Two cottages below Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny, each sleeping six in three bedrooms.
the garden at the cottage with two sunbeds

Garden Cottage

Canal-side cottage for two in Talybont-on-Usk, with log burner, garden and village pubs nearby.

Camping at Baskerville Hall

Camping near Hay-on-Wye with showers, electric hook-ups and hotel facilities.
The Bear Hotel on Crickhowell’s High Street, with the town monument in front and green hills behind.

The Bear Hotel

Thirty-five-room coaching inn in Crickhowell, with a restaurant, bar and dog-friendly rooms.
White-painted Meadowview Farmhouse beside a broad lawn with a picnic table, flower boxes and an adjoining stone barn.

Meadowview Farmhouse

Five-bedroom farmhouse for ten near Brecon, with three bathrooms, wood burner and garden; no pets.