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Shopping Found Gallery p43 on Brecon High Street
features talented local artists. Brecon is home to both
chains and independent outdoor shops – well worth a
browse for some new gear. Beacons Crafts p42 in Bethel
Square offers locally made souvenirs and gifts.
Explore Visit the Cathedral - one of only six in Wales,
it has a lovely tea room. Check out Y Gaer Museum, Art
Gallery & Library in the centre of town and The Royal
Welsh Museum is on the Watton and tells the fascinating
military history of the regiment.
Events
Brecon Choir Festival 18th - 21st July
Brecon County Show 3rd August
Brecon Jazz Festival 9th - 11th August
Baroque Festival 11th - 14th October
Morning
Take an alpaca trek with Alpaca my Boots p44,
or book a half day trip with Overland Safari p45.
Lunch
Lunch at The Castle of Brecon Hotel p74 then a short
walk over the river for dessert with the ice cream parlour
experience at Llanfaes Dairy p67. Alternatively, pop out to
Defynnog to the International Welsh Rarebit Centre p71.
Afternoon
Stroll around Brecon town, drop in to Found Art Gallery
p43 and Beacons Crafts p42.
Enjoy a trip on the canal with Dragonfly Cruises p54
or visit one of the town’s museums.
Evening
Enjoy a gourmet burger at Hills p66 or take a trip to Trecastle
for a treat at the Castle Coaching Inn p64.
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