The Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park one of Britains breathing spaces

Hay on Wye

Hay on Wye - town of books is at the foot of the Black Mountains on the banks of the River Wye in the far east of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Richard Booth, self proclaimed King of Hay & owner of Hay castle opened his first second hand bookshop in 1961 and pursued his dream to create the largest second hand and antiguarian book selling centre in the world. The town now has over 30 bookshops but also a charming variety of galleries, antique shops & independantly owned boutiques and special interst shops.

The Wye Valley Walk & The Offa's Dyke path cross at Hay and there is fabulous walking in all directions from the town.

Hay on Wye Search Results

  • Baskerville Arms Hotel

    • Inn Hay-on-Wye Herefordshire
    • phone: 01497 820670

    The Baskerville Arms is an 3-star rated Inn and also caters for Weddings, Private parties, Conferences or Seminars up to 130 or so people in our restaurant, function room, bar and annex rooms.

    In the heart of some of Britain's most beautiful countryside you couldn't pick a nicer spot to explore this wild and wonderful countryside. On the doorstep of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons and walking distance of the River Wye, you will never be short of something to keep you occupied.

  • Food Festival in Hay

    • Swan Bank Hay on Wye Hay on Wye Powys
    • phone: 0797 080 3297

    There are so many excellent food and drink producers in this beautiful part of Wales that we thought we would bring them all together for a wonderful celebration and display them for you all to enjoy.

  • Beacons Way Guided Walking Holiday

    • Walking Hay on wye Powys
    • phone: 01497 821134

    An 8-day, 8-night guided walking tour from Abergavenny to Llangadog. Traverse 100 miles through the Brecon Beacons National Park and discover one of Britain's breathing spaces.

  • Paddles & Pedals

    • Water sports Hay-on-Wye Herefordshire
    • phone: 01497 820604

    Hire a Canadian Canoe or a Kayak and discover the tranquil beauty of the River Wye. The Wye is one of the most beautiful rivers in the British Isles, and one of the few you can navigate, without restriction, for over 100 miles. It meanders through picturesque countryside to where it joins the River Severn at Chepstow and is well populated with wildlife. See kingfishers, herons, cormorants, swans, and even otters, in their natural habitat.

  • Penlan Caravan Park and Campsite

    • Camping & Caravans Hay on Wye Herefordshire
    • phone: 01497831485

    Penlan Caravan Park and Campsite is the perfect resting point from which to explore Mid Wales, The Marches and The Black and White Villages of Herefordshire.

    Penlan is a small National Trust Farm in an area of outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • Artisan Bread

    • Hay-on-Wye Powys
    • phone: 07786 513986

    Artisan Bread: Handcrafted breads made in the traditional way. Using wild yeast, organic flour and long fermentations creates sustaining, flavoursome breads with great personality.

  • Drover Holidays - Cycling

    • Biking Hay on Wye Powys
    • phone: 01497 821134

    Drover Holidays offers bike hire, escorted group tours and self-guided itineraries throughout Wales.

  • The Guardian Hay Festival

    • Hay on Wye Hay on Wye Powys
    • phone: 0870 990 1299

    We invite the writers and performers (great writers work in all media) we most admire. We try to bring the greatest contemporary practitioners and the most exciting new voices.

  • Hardwicke Green

    • Bed & Breakfast Hay-on-Wye Herefordshire
    • phone: 01497 831051

    At the northerly end of the Golden Valley close to the Wye Valley Walk but only 3 miles from the centre of Hay-on-Wye, Hardwicke Green is perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Herefordshire countryside as well as the Black Mountains and into Wales. Set in six acres of gardens and meadows with lovely uninterrupted views to the hills, this spacious Victorian house is intriguingly built onto a 17th Century stone farmhouse and offers luxury en-suite accommodation, a comprehensive breakfast menu including local produce and a very warm welcome.

  • Hay Outdoor Training

    • Multi-Activity Provider,Biking,Climbing,Educational,Mountain Activities,Walking,Water sports Hay on Wye Herefordshire
    • phone: 01497 820426

    Hay Outdoor Training (HOT) offers a distinctive service to those wishing to get the best when visiting the area.

    Our training centre is just outside Hay on Wye within easy walking distance of the towns shops, pubs & resturants.

    We offer a selection of activities and training to visitors with various options of accommodation for those wanting the complete package.

    We pride ourselves on providing a professional, exciting and flexible service.

  • Drover Holidays - Walking

    • Walking Hay on Wye Powys
    • phone: 01497 821134

    Drover Holidays escorted group tours and self-guided itineraries throughout Wales.

The Brecon Beacons National Park

The Brecon Beacons National Park