Hay-on-Wye Attractions Y Gelli
About 21mi/33.6km northeast of Brecon lies the small border town of Hay-on-Wye (pop. 2,000), which Richard Booth, a Welsh nationalist, declared an "independent kingdom" on April 1, 1977. With an eye to publicity the "King of Hay" named it "Booktown", as it has the most books per inhabitant in the world. The antiquarian bookshop belonging to the bibliophile Booth contains more than two million volumes.
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Hay Festival
This 10-day festival is considered by some critics to be the most important in the English-speaking world. The events run from late May to early June and include lectures and discussions as well as comedy and theatrical performances, and various types of musical concerts.
Hay-on-Wye Festival
The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street
Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AD
Wales
The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street
Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AD
Wales
