Brecon, United Kingdom Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

BRECON (Aberhonddu) is a sturdy county town at the northern edge of the central Beacons. The proliferation of well-proportioned Georgian buildings and its proximity to the hills and lakes of the National Park make it a popular stopping-off place and a good base for day walks in the well-waymarked hills to the south. The town's highlight is the Brecknock Museum (April–Sept Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–1pm & 2–5pm, Sun noon–5pm; Oct–March Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–1pm & 2–4pm; £1), at the junction of the Bulwark and Glamorgan … more »