Brecon Attractions
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.
Cwmfforest Riding Centre
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.
The center is approved by the Wales Trekking and Riding Association.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Jazz International Festival
This annual three-day festival takes place in mid-August and includes over 80 concerts in venues throughout the town.
South Wales Borderers Museum
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.
Hours
April 2 to September 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
September 25 to April 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
St John's Church
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.
