Val And Nancy's Guidebook
Bookshops
Days can be spent here enjoying the world's first independent book town. Second hand bookshops and the newly restored Castle are a must see. 'Hay' also boasts many fantastic antique and vintage shops, gift shops, cafe's and pubs.
Of course this town has been made even more famous, by its annual literary festival 'Hay Festival'.
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Hay-on-Wye
Days can be spent here enjoying the world's first independent book town. Second hand bookshops and the newly restored Castle are a must see. 'Hay' also boasts many fantastic antique and vintage shops, gift shops, cafe's and pubs.
Of course this town has been made even more famous, by its annual literary festival 'Hay Festival'.
Sightseeing
A walkers paradise, the nearest peaks to our Holiday Home are Hay Bluff (Capel-y-ffin) and Lord Hereford's Knob (Twmpa). Both a short drive away, a short steep climb to the top but with rewarding fresh air and far reaching views. Llangorse lake can be seen from the top of Twmpa, a glacial lake, also open to visitors.
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkA walkers paradise, the nearest peaks to our Holiday Home are Hay Bluff (Capel-y-ffin) and Lord Hereford's Knob (Twmpa). Both a short drive away, a short steep climb to the top but with rewarding fresh air and far reaching views. Llangorse lake can be seen from the top of Twmpa, a glacial lake, also open to visitors.
Although now a 900-year-old ruin, it’s easy to see from these extensive remains that Llanthony was one of Wales’s great medieval buildings. In particular, its former magnificence lives on in the surviving richly decorated red stonework and superb row of pointed archways, which frame a scene that has changed little since de Lacy’s times.
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Llanthony
Although now a 900-year-old ruin, it’s easy to see from these extensive remains that Llanthony was one of Wales’s great medieval buildings. In particular, its former magnificence lives on in the surviving richly decorated red stonework and superb row of pointed archways, which frame a scene that has changed little since de Lacy’s times.
Hergest Croft
Ridgebourne RoadFamily Day Out
Highly recommended by families that have stayed with us.
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Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre
Kingswood RoadHighly recommended by families that have stayed with us.
Recommended by us and other families that have stayed with us. Children love the tractor rides.
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Cantref - Adventure Farm
Recommended by us and other families that have stayed with us. Children love the tractor rides.
Next to the theatre and play park in Brecon, a day for children and adults alike.
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Dragonfly cruises and dayboats
Canal RoadNext to the theatre and play park in Brecon, a day for children and adults alike.
Tregoyd Mountain Riders
Castles
Hay Castle
Oxford RoadNewly restored for visitors.
Bronllys Castle
A stone's throw from our Holiday Home, open to the public dates can be found on the website cliffordcastle.org.
One of the earliest Marcher Castles, Clifford Castle guarded a key crossing point over the River Wye between England and Wales, 2 miles north east of Hay-on-Wye.
Clifford Castle
A stone's throw from our Holiday Home, open to the public dates can be found on the website cliffordcastle.org.
One of the earliest Marcher Castles, Clifford Castle guarded a key crossing point over the River Wye between England and Wales, 2 miles north east of Hay-on-Wye.
Abergavenny Museum
Castle StreetHampton Court Castle
A norman hillfort and castle ruins with a pleasant walk to it. Drive to Pengenfford and park on the small road nearby or make a donation to park at Dragon's back pub before walking to the ruins.
Dinas Castle
A norman hillfort and castle ruins with a pleasant walk to it. Drive to Pengenfford and park on the small road nearby or make a donation to park at Dragon's back pub before walking to the ruins.
River Wye
Walk to the river Wye from our Holiday Home, join the footpath leading down to the river, along the back lane and down a stoney track to the left of the property, Wyeside. Benches available to look for wildlife, or take blankets for a picnic. Always bring litter and food scraps home with you.
Hay-on-Wye also has a longer walk along the Wye, called 'The Warren', starts at the back of the Three Tuns Pub.
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River Wye
Walk to the river Wye from our Holiday Home, join the footpath leading down to the river, along the back lane and down a stoney track to the left of the property, Wyeside. Benches available to look for wildlife, or take blankets for a picnic. Always bring litter and food scraps home with you.
Hay-on-Wye also has a longer walk along the Wye, called 'The Warren', starts at the back of the Three Tuns Pub.
Canoe hire, just a 3 minute drive away... plus wonderful views from this historic bridge.
Whitney Bridge Camping and Canoeing
Whitney BridgeCanoe hire, just a 3 minute drive away... plus wonderful views from this historic bridge.