Brecon/Aberhonddu (pop. 6,000), which lends its name to the mountains and the national park, lies in a beautiful setting in the valley of the Usk at its junction with the Honddu and the Tarell. It has many Georgian houses, remains of the medieval town walls and a 12th/13th century castle, which was razed to the ground in the 17th century.
Brecknock Museum in Captain's Walk has important archaeological finds, mainly dating from early Christian times, and a notable natural history collection.
Address: Brecknock Museum, Captain's Walk, Brecon LD3 7DW, Wales
The Cwmfforest Riding Centre offers a choice of five riding holidays on mountain and moorland trails. Winter weekend rides last for three days, while the National Park trail, Real Ale Trail, Black Mountain Trail and Trans-Wales Trail last six days. All rides are on registered Welsh Cobs and used endurance saddles.
The center is approved by the Wales Trekking and Riding Association.
Address: Cwmfforest Riding Centre, Talgarth, Brecon LD3 0EU, Wales
Facilities: On-site accomodations, Restaurant or food service
South Wales Borderers Museum features a wide variety of uniforms, weapons, medals and documents trace the history of these two regiments, including information on the conflicts that they participated in.
Address: South Wales Borderers Museum, The Barracks The Watton, Brecon LD3 7EB, Wales
Hours:
April 2 to September 24: 10am-5pm; Sat:10am-4pm; Closed: Sun
September 25 to April 1: 10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sun, Sat
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The red sandstone St John's Church (13th/14th century) became a cathedral in 1933. This fortress-like church is typically Welsh and contains the tomb of Dr Hugh Price, who founded Jesus College in Oxford in 1571.
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