Hay Festival

22nd May 2025 – 1st Jun 2025

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Hay Festival

Join us in Hay-on-Wye from 22 May to 1 June 2025 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.

Arch Cottage

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

The Living Energy Barns at Tregoyd Mountain Riders

Take a break in the breath-taking Black Mountains with your family or in a group of friends.

Ty Mawr Collection, The Bothy

Ideal for Family Breaks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
double bed and bedroom made up to show what it is like

Upstairs at the Cheese Market

Ideal for couples or solo breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
ariel view of the glamping site

Wigwam Holidays, Builth Wells

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

Pontganol Cottage

Ideal for Dog Friendly and Family Breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
one of teh glamping pods available to stay in

Camping at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer

Ideal for Group Activity Breaks and Family Breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
an exterior shot of the Grange, a large stone built building

The Grange Guest House, Bed and Breakfast

Ideal for Group Activity Breaks and Family Breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Orchard Cottage exterior showing out buildings and parking spaces

Orchard Cottage, Penparc Farm

Ideal for couples looking for a break in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

Cnewr Estate, Cnewr Farmhouse

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