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
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Drover Holidays - Cycling
- Biking Hay on Wye Powys
- phone: 01497 821134
Drover Holidays offers bike hire, escorted group tours and self-guided cycling and mountain biking holidays throughout Wales.
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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.
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Drover Holidays - Walking
- Walking Hay on Wye Powys
- phone: 01497 821134
Drover Holidays offers escorted group tours and self-guided walking holidays throughout Wales.
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Hay Winter Weekend 2010
- Hay on Wye Hay on Wye Powys
- phone: 0870 990 1299
Welcome to our 11th winter Festival and the fireside and mulled wine intimacy of Advent in Hay. Please join us to hang out with friends, laugh fit to burst, and to enjoy the finest stories, ideas, food and company.
The Winter Weekend runs from 3–5 December. -
Beacons Way Guided Walking Holiday
- Walking Hay on wye Powys
- phone: 01497 821134
wonderful 8-day walk, traversing the entire Brecon Beacons National Park from East to West. Glacial valleys, waterfalls and ancient woodland are just some of the features that create the famously dramatic
landscapes of Wales, and some of the highlights of the 100-mile Beacons Way. For many, the unspoilt beauty and solitude make the Beacons Way the best long-distance walk in Wales. Our knowledgeable, local
guides will accompany you for the whole walk. As well as navigating and keeping you on the right path, your guide will provide in-depth information about the natural and historic environment of the Brecon
Beacons National Park. Learn about geology, enjoy majestic views and discover hidden corners of Celtic Britain on this superb walking holiday in Wales. Daily distances are between 10 and 16 ½ miles,
and to get the most out of the walk we recommend a reasonable level of fitness. That said, there is still plenty of time to chat with the locals, explore the historic sites en route and sample some local cuisine. -
Hay Oxfam Bookfest 2010
- Hay on Wye Hay on Wye Powys
- phone: 0870 990 1299
At Oxfam Bookfest, readers join in to celebrate their love of books at events in Oxfam shops, libraries, community centres and other venues around the UK, featuring a host of authors and celebrities.
Taking part in Oxfam Bookfest 2009 were Poet Laureate Carol Anne Duffy, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith, Mark Haddon, Kate Atkinson, Vikram Seth, Joanna Trollope, Anne Fine, Jonathan Coe, Marina Lewycka, Michael Faber and Nicholas Shakespeare, among many others. Names for this year’s Bookfest will be announced in spring 2010.
