Sunday opening in Brecon

From Easter not only will visitors be able to stock up on their outdoor gear from Mountain Warehouse and Cotswold Outdoor, but they will be able to browse the broad range of original art and prints of Ardent gallery and wander around the range of small independent stores alongside some well known high street names.

The Heritage Centre at the cathedral also has a well-stocked gift shop (open from 12-4pm) and with Pilgrims Tearooms also open in The Close, the cathedral and grounds are a wonderful place to discover on a peaceful Sunday.

People arriving in the town can explore the canal with a beautiful walk to Brynich lock along the towpath or take the footpath along the River Usk to the Promenade where refreshments are available and pedalos and rowing boats can be hired. In July and August the mid day canal trip fits perfectly with the bus times but of course those not constrained by a bus timetable can enjoy this outing at different times every Sunday throughout the Summer.

A number of tearooms are open in the centre of the town as is The George Hotel who offer teas and coffees all day as well as lunches from 12-2.30pm. The highlight of any trip to Brecon has to be sampling the local ice-cream made by Llanfaes Dairy, available in a variety of cones allowing you to be as greedy as you want to be!!

Places to visit & things to do

Cathedral open all day with the Heritage Centre & shop open 12- 4pm (café on site)

The Promenade & Boathouse for pedalo & rowing boat hire

Dragonfly Cruises run a 2 ½ hour canal trip from 12pm in July & August from the canal basin

Brecon Coliseum Cinema open for Sunday Matinee performances.

Brecon Leisure Centre for 10 pin bowling, swimming etc (also café on site)

The Play Barn at Brynich on the edge of town is a great way to amuse young children with an award winning indoor play centre, along with comfy sofas & good coffee & snacks.

Places to eat
George Hotel, George Street – for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 12 - 2.30pm
The Castle Hotel, Castle Square – for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 12 - 2.30pm
Tipple n Tiffin, Canal Basin - for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 10.30- 4pm
Tower Café, St Mary’s Church for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 10.30- 4pm
Giglios, Bethel Square - for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 10am – 4pm (July-August)
Tricia’s Tea Rooms, Lion Street - for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 8.30 - 5.30pm
Pilgrims, Cathedral Close for refreshments all day & Sunday lunch 10am - 4pm
Llanfaes Ice Cream Bar, Bridge Street & Lion Yard 10.30am - 5.30pm
Coracle Fish Bar, High Street 10am - 5.30pm

Places to shop
Gifts
Birthdays & Balloons, Bethel Square 11am – 5pm
Sirius, Bethel Square 12 – 4pm
Rustic Retail, High Street - 11- 4pm

Galleries & Interiors:
Ardent Gallery, The Bulwark & the High Street 12 – 4pm
Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog 12.30 - 5pm

Outdoor Wear:
Cotswold Outdoor, The Struet 10.30am – 4.30pm
Mountain Warehouse, Bethel Square, 10am – 4pm

Sports Shops:
Owen Sports, Bethel Square (Sundays from mid July) Open May Bank Holiday

In addition to the above some of the high street stores are open too.

If you’d like to go slightly further afield for a walk, why not call Ride & Hike (07971 527660) – they can take you to the start point of various walks, then collect you afterwards and bring you back to Brecon!