Brecon Cathedral, Brecon

Name: Brecon Cathedral
Address: Cathedral Close, Brecon, LD3 9DP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1874 623857

#1 among attractions in Brecon

Top attraction, Church, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Brecon Cathedral, in the town of Brecon, Powys, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales and seat of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. Previously the church of Brecon Priory and then the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, it became Brecon Cathedral following the disestablishment of the Church in Wales in 1920 and the creation of the diocese in 1923. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°57'4"N, 3°23'31"W

Address

Cathedral CloseBrecon LD3 9DP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1874 623857

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Day trips

Brecon Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mary's Church, Theatr Brycheiniog, South Wales Borderers Museum, Y Gaer.

~1560 ftS
Church
St Mary's Church, Brecon
8 min walk • St Mary's Church is a parish church in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building in Powys. The structure was originally a chapel of ease for the priory. The 90 feet West Tower dates to 1510 and is attributed to Edward, Duke of Buckingham. The eight bells date to 1750, and were taken down for refurbishment in 2007.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
14 min walk • Theatr Brycheiniog is a modern theatre, arts and community venue in Brecon, the old county town of Brecknockshire and now part of south Powys in Mid Wales, UK.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Military museum
South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon
15 min walk • The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh, formerly the South Wales Borderers Museum is located at Brecon in Wales. The museum's collection is made up of artefacts collected from a variety of sources from around the world and which display the regiment's 300-year history.
~1920 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Y Gaer, Brecon
10 min walk • Y Gaer is a municipal structure in Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales. The complex, which includes a museum, an art gallery and a library and incorporates a structure which was once the shire hall for Brecknockshire, is a Grade II* listed building.
~910 ftS
Antiques, Shopping, Hotel
Brecon Castle, Brecon
5 min walk • Brecon Castle is a castle in the town of Brecon, Wales. It was built by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché in 1093, and was frequently assaulted by the Welsh in 13th and 15th centuries. The castle's ownership changed numerous times.
~1380 ftS
Bridge
Usk Bridge, Brecon
7 min walk • The Usk Bridge in Brecon, Powys, Wales is the town's oldest route over the River Usk. It carries the B4601 road, formerly the A40, between Brecon and Llanfaes.
1.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pen-y-crug, Brecon Beacons
33 min walk • Pen-y-crug is a hill in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county of Powys, south Wales. It is commonly referred to locally as simply 'The Crug'. The Welsh name signifies 'top of the mound'. It slopes are moderately gently on three sides; only to the west do they steepen somewhat.
~1750 ftSE
Church
Plough Lane Chapel, Brecon
9 min walk • Plough Lane Chapel or Plough United Reformed Church is a historic building in Brecon, Wales. The chapel's foundation dates to the 17th century and the structure was rebuilt in 1841, then again in 1892.
0.6 miSW
Church
St David's Church, Brecon
15 min walk • St. David's Church is located in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. St. David's Church was reckoned in the time of Theophilus Jones to be situated in the suburbs of the town, though formerly it was situated in a field.
~1980 ftS
Universities and schools
Christ College, Brecon
10 min walk • Christ College, Brecon, is a co-educational, boarding and day independent school, located in the cathedral and market town of Brecon in mid-Wales. It currently caters for pupils aged 7–18 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brecon Cathedral open?

Brecon Cathedral is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Brecon Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Brecon Castle, Brecon (5 min walk), Usk Bridge, Brecon (7 min walk), St Mary's Church, Brecon (8 min walk), Plough Lane Chapel, Brecon (9 min walk).

How to get to Brecon Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brecon Cathedral:

Bus

Brecon Bus Station (11 min walk)