| 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 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.9 miles
- Pontypool 23.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale 13.9 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 13.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 14.6 miles
- Aberdare 16.6 miles
- Aberdare East 16.2 miles
- Aberdare West 16.1 miles
- Pontypridd 24.4 miles
- Gelligaer 20.6 miles
- Blackwood 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brecon East Ward 0.6 miles
- Brecon West Ward 0.6 miles
- Llanddew Parish 1.6 miles
- Honddu Isaf Parish 3.1 miles
- Yscir Parish 3.2 miles
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 3.7 miles
- Llanfrynach Parish 4.3 miles
- Glyn Tarell Parish 4.3 miles
- Llangors with Bwlch Ward 5 miles
- Felin-fach Parish 5.1 miles
- Trallong Parish 5.3 miles
- Llangors Built-up area 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Brecon
LD3 7NG, LD3 9BE, LD3 7EL, LD3 7PA, LD3 9DY, LD3 7BG, LD3 7QA, LD3 3DG, LD3 7HE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 48.6 miles
- Llangammarch Railway Station 13.3 miles
- Rhymney Bridge Station 13.9 miles
Hotels near Brecon Ad
- Peterstone Court Hotel 3 3 miles
- The Tanners Arms 7.4 miles
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa 3 8.9 miles
- Usk And Railway Inn 7.6 miles
- Castle Lodge 4 7.8 miles
- The Griffin Llyswen 7.8 miles
- The Castle Hotel 7.5 miles
- Three Cocks Hotel 4 9.8 miles
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 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.7 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 11.7 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 12.1 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.5 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 17.8 miles