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Brecon Cathedral
Address: Brecon Cathedral Cathedral Close , Brecon LD3 9DP, POW, GB
Phone: 01874 623857
State: POW
City: Brecon
Zip Code: LD3 9DP

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The cathedral is set in its own grounds surrounded by ancient walls. But there is access by foot through the gateways. Entrance to the church is via the door, where the church and old building connect. The church seems well kept and maintained and hosts lots of references to colonial British life and the local army regiments. Not much sense of the current witness or community, apart from choristers. Worth a visit, but left feeling it was a relic of history that has not made the change to represent life changing faith today.
Really nice visit to this cathedral. The history is really nicely presented on multilingual fact sheets around the cathedral, with lots of really interesting artifacts. Enjoyed learning all this stuff in addition to seeing the inside. The tree ID tags outside were a nice addition and the cafe looks like it would be a nice break we didn't stop to eat. I don't know if I'd make a visit just for this, but the great grounds and history made for a nice stop.
Stunning cathedral and location. Brecon Cathedral is the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon and seat of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. It is the most beautiful place and in the Harvard Chapel annex are the Regimental colours of the South Wales Borderers that were present in the famous battle of Isandhlwana during the Zulu wars. The on site Pilgrim cafe/shop is also a lovely place for refreshments but it is closed at the moment to be opened again in the spring. Simply put it is superb medieval church, one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Wales. Free entry with toilets only available in the cafe. Nearby pay and display cafe. Easy walking access from Brecon town.
Wonderful Peaceful Beautiful just some of the words I can think of to describe this place . Oh and Delightful for the lady working here who told me all about it . It was built on the site of an earlier Celtic Church by Bernard de Neufmarche and rebuilt in the reign of King John in the Gothic style . It was known as the Church of the Holy Rood and was a major pilgrimage site . In the nave today you can still see two wooden doors opposite each other which in its day had a bridge between them with a great Golden Rood stood on it . Pilgrims would enter one door touch the cross and exit by the other . The oldest part of the building is said to be a fantastic stone font with depictions of the Green Man and Tree of Life on it . On the day I visited there was a very talented Organist practicing which I enjoyed . The windows are amazing and the atmosphere very homely . I think an hour in here could easily convert the staunchest of non believers . There is a very interesting Crucifix hanging from the ceiling made by a local lady from drift wood . One of a kind I am sure . A lovely place and wonderful day out .
Well worth a visit. A special place, very peaceful. There is a lovely tea room too and we sat under the ancient trees. Will visit again!
Beautiful place. Cathedral close and cementery is absolutely amazing. Massive old trees, old tomb stones. Worth to visit!!!
Lovely church, now Cathedral. Excellent elderly gentleman guifecinsude the Cathedral. Imparted a great deal of Welsh history to us, including the c900 year old font. Lovely Cathedral precincts. Cafe was clean. Shop bit disappointing - understocked, in my opinion. Very worthwhile visit.
Very interesting cathedral, with a beautiful font one of the oldest in Wales. A very good military chapel dedicated to the South Wales Borderers with some very historic colours. I would visit again and maybe take some more pictures.
Really beautiful and within such a nice setting, well worth a visit.
Wonderful cathedral which has a rich history and has a regimental Chapel within, which is also worth a visit. The Tea Room is excellent too and the food is always delicious.
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