Y Gaer, Brecon

Name: Y Gaer
Address: Captains Walk, Brecon, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Brecon

Top attraction, Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 51°56'46"N, 3°23'21"W

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Captains WalkBrecon United Kingdom

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Day trips

Y Gaer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1920 ftN
11th-century church in a former priory
Brecon Cathedral, Brecon
10 min walk • 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.
~420 ftNW
Church
St Mary's Church, Brecon
3 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.
~860 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
5 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.
~1380 ftSE
Museum, Military museum
South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon
7 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.
~1360 ftNW
Antiques, Shopping, Hotel
Brecon Castle, Brecon
7 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.
~1140 ftNW
Bridge
Usk Bridge, Brecon
6 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.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pen-y-crug, Brecon Beacons
41 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.
~240 ftN
Church
Plough Lane Chapel, Brecon
2 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.
0.5 miW
Church
St David's Church, Brecon
14 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.
~1370 ftW
Universities and schools
Christ College, Brecon
7 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Y Gaer?

Nearby attractions include Plough Lane Chapel, Brecon (2 min walk), St Mary's Church, Brecon (3 min walk), Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon (5 min walk), Usk Bridge, Brecon (6 min walk).

How to get to Y Gaer by public transport?

The nearest stations to Y Gaer:

Bus

Brecon Bus Station (4 min walk)