Brecon’s newest attraction is y Gaer, a vibrant cultural centre and community hub. Bringing together the historic Shire Hall, Grade II* listed Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and the impressive Victorian Assize courtroom in a bold architectural blend of old and new, it’s a striking addition to the town.

Since opening in 1997, Theatr Brycheiniog has been at the heart of the Brecon’s thriving cultural scene. Located at the lively canal basin, it’s a venue for live music, theatre, dance and just about every other art form you could think of.

Commemorating Brecon’s long military history, this fascinating museum tells the story of the Royal Welsh Regiment and its predecessors the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd foot) The South Wales Borderers (24th foot) and the Welch Regiment (41st foot). The museum’s collection is packed with fascinating artefacts stretching back as far as the 17th century.

The ground floor gallery stocks the glasswork of resident glassmaker Kathryn Roberts MA(RCA) produced on-site in the basement workshop together with a selection of work by contemporary local and national applied artists working in a variety of media including glass, ceramics, enamel, silver and textiles.

Beginning life as the Benedictine Priory of St John the Evangelist in 1093 and built on the site of an earlier Celtic church, Brecon Cathedral (Grade I listed) and the Cathedral Close has the finest collection of medieval church buildings in Wales.