| Coordinates: | 51.95, -3.391 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 04 28 |
| Population: | 8,250 |
| Dialling code: | 01874 |
Brecon in Powys, Wales sits at the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons, where the River Usk winds through a compact, historic centre; the town has medieval origins with the remains of Brecon Castle and the scale of a small cathedral city. The surrounding hills and ridgelines make it a popular base for walkers, mountain bikers and outdoor activity centres.
Culturally it’s known for Brecon Cathedral and the annual Brecon Jazz Festival, while the local economy relies on tourism, agriculture and independent shops and cafés. Attractions such as the narrow-gauge Brecon Mountain Railway, a lively market and a strong arts scene give the town a pleasantly relaxed, community-focused feel.
Postcode districts covering Brecon
Most populated places nearby
- Tonypandy 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Pontypool 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Ebbw Vale 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Ebbw Vale North 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ebbw Vale South 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Aberdare 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Aberdare East 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Aberdare West 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Pontypridd 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Gelligaer 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Blackwood 21.1 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Brecon East Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Brecon West Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Llanddew Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Honddu Isaf Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Yscir Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Llanfrynach Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Glyn Tarell Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Llangors with Bwlch Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Felin-fach Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Trallong Parish 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Llangors Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Brecon
LD3 7HW, LD3 9EL, LD3 8DN, LD3 9AT, LD3 7ND, LD3 9BR, LD3 9UB, LD3 7LD, LD3 9DR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.3 miles61.6 km
- Bristol Airport 48.6 miles78.2 km
- Llangammarch Railway Station 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Rhymney Bridge Station 13.9 miles22.3 km
Hotels near Brecon Ad
- Wellington 3 0.2 miles0.3 km
- The Cock Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Three Cocks Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Llangoed Hall 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Castle Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Brecon
- Brecon High School Secondary
- Christ College Brecon Independent - all ages
- Llanfaes C.P. School Primary
- Priory Church in Wales School Primary
- Ysgol Golwg Pen Y Fan Primary
- Ysgol Penmaes Special
- Ysgol Y Bannau Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 17.8 miles28.6 km