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Town in Powys, Mid Wales
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Brecon (Welsh: Aberhonddu) is in many ways a typical small Welsh market town in Mid Wales. The surrounding scenery is quite stunning, as Brecon is located within the Brecon Beacons National Park, which extends to the south, east and west.
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Brecon Cathedral is a small church, but is however interesting and worth a visit. Started as a fortification built by the half brother of William the Conqueror after he captured the town in 1094, the church is now a delightful place to visit. Three hundred years after its foundation, the church becaome Priory Church of St John the Evangelist, which has been described as 'half Church of God and half castle against the Welsh.' Inside the encircling walls of the cathedral close survive the most unique group of monastic buildings in Wales.
Founded in 1541 when King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, there are several lovely buildings to visit.
It exhibits local history and art.
The remains of a Roman fort.
Good for rainy days, indoor pool, ten pin bowling and climbing wall.
Brecon is a good base for hiking in the Beacons including Pen y Fan, the highest peak in Southern Britain.
This course hosts an annual competition of all the Welsh Club Champions.
Griffin y Felin Fach
Country pub with rooms, dog-friendly, and good restaurant.
Home cooking, local beers and cider. Restricted opening hours; see website. Small and friendly Brecon town B and B, with just 3 rooms especially for hikers and cyclists. Log fire, real coffee, free Wi-Fi, plenty of maps and guide books to borrow. Evening meals Fridays and Saturdays from Easter to end of October.
Probably the best hotel in the centre of town. There are 19 rooms costing from £70 for a double including breakfast, and also free wireless internet access.
Upscale B&B in a Georgian coach house. No children under 15 or dogs.
By bus
There are direct bus links to Swansea and Cardiff and also to Llandovery and Abergavenny along the A40.
By car
A470 from near Cardiff, A4067 from near Swansea
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