Brecon is steeped in history, with many conflicts between the Welsh and the Romans, and later the Normans.
Much of the architecture is now 18th century Georgian, with over 500 hundred protected buildings in the town centre it stills retains its 11th century street pattern.
Also worth a visit is Brecon Cathedral (Open 8.30.am~6.00pm) within walking distance from the town, where you can sit in the grounds, wander inside the Cathedral, or have some refreshments from the restaurant (open 10am ~ 5pm) There is also a heritage centre &shop.( open 10.30am~4.30pm)
There is a good selection of shops and hotels also some old inns.There are some nice river walks,or why not cruise the Monmouthshire&Brecon canal with Dragonfly Cruises which sail from the town through a canal lock and across a Aqueduct. There is seating for 53, there are onboard toilets and refreshments. Suitable for wheelchairs.
The trip lasts over 2 hours, Adults �6:00 Children �4:00 (2004) and trips run from March to end of October. Toilets onboard.
Parking is quite good.
Market Days in Brecon and nearby towns
Brecon Tues/Friday
Abergavenny Tues/Friday
Crickhowell Thursday
Hay-on Wye Thursday
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