Guidebook for Brecon
Sightseeing
Brecon Cathedral
Cathedral CloseMonmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadAberglasney Gardens
Beautiful recently restored gardens
Raglan Castle
Castle RoadSgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
Beautiful waterfalls near PontNeddFechan.
Cafe Gwladys does great snacks, coffee and lunches too
12 locals recommend
Sgwd Gwladys
Beautiful waterfalls near PontNeddFechan.
Cafe Gwladys does great snacks, coffee and lunches too
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad
Great walks. Often peaceful, great views of Pen Y Fan.
Pencelli
Parks & Nature
Blaen y Glyn Isaf
Pen-y-Fan
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Dinefwr Castle
Local National Trust house and gardens
Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
Local CADW castle
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Arts & Culture
The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh (Brecon)
WattonTheatr Brycheiniog
Essentials
Shopping, Banks and Supermarkets
ALDI
Rich WayMorrisons
Free StreetCo-op Food - Brecon
Lion StreetBrecon Chocolates
Lion StreetHand made local chocolates
Getting Around
Brecon Leisure Centre
25 metre swimming pool close to the town centre
Brecon Promenade with its weir, boathouse and bandstand is also the start of The Ghurka Trail riverside walk
7 locals recommend
The Promenade
PromenadeBrecon Promenade with its weir, boathouse and bandstand is also the start of The Ghurka Trail riverside walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Brecon Tap
6 BulwarkThe Clarence Inn
25 WattonLocal family owned pub in Brecon with Beer Garden
The George Hotel, J D Wetherspoon
3A George StWellington Hotel
BulwarkFood Scene
Chang Thai Cuisine
50 High StZeera
103 The StruetLocal Indian Restaurant
Award winning local restaurant. 5 minutes outside of Brecon
40 locals recommend
The Three Horseshoes Inn
Award winning local restaurant. 5 minutes outside of Brecon
The Felin Fach Griffin
Good food and drinks. 5 Minutes north of Brecon
Coffee Box
7 Lion StGreat Coffee in Brecon
The Proper Pizza Co Ltd
11 Lion Yard