Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Coliseum Cinema
( 01874-622501;
www.coliseumbrecon.co.uk
; Wheat St; tickets £7)
Dating back to 1925, the two-screen
Coliseum is a wonderful combination of high-tech comfort - digital screening and Italian
chairs - and glamorous vintage touches, with old-style usherettes, plush curtain drapes
and deco doorhandles. In addition to its mainstream offerings, the local film society shows
art-house films on Monday evenings.
CINEMA
Brecon & District
Male Choir
(
www.breconchoir.co.uk
;
Llanfaes Primary School, Orchard St; 7.30-9.30pm Fri)
For a few booming har-
monies, head to the practice sessions of the local men's choir; visitors are welcome. Since
its formation in 1937 it has performed at London's Royal Albert Hall eight times and has
even released its own CD.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Theatr Brycheiniog
( 01874-611622;
www.brycheiniog.co.uk
; Canal Wharf)
This attractive canalside theatre complex is
the town's main venue for drama, dance, comedy and music. It's worth checking the pro-
gram, as it sometimes hosts surprisingly big-name touring acts. Its restaurant,
Tipple'n'Tiffin, serves good tapas-style food and more substantial dishes.
THEATRE
Information
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
(
01874-622443; Cerrigcochion Rd)
Police Station
(
0845 330 2000)
Tourist Office
(
01874-622485; Market car park;
9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun)
Getting There & Away
Bus X43 heads to Abergavenny (50 minutes), Crickhowell (26 minutes), Merthyr Tydfil
(37 minutes) and Cardiff (1½ hours); bus X63 to Swansea (two hours); bus 39 to Hay-on-
Wye (40 minutes); and bus 704 to Newtown (two hours) via Builth Wells (40 minutes)
and Llandrindod Wells (55 minutes). Most Beacons Buses routes converge on Brecon.
The Market car park offers short-stay pay-and-display parking. There are long-stay lots on
Heol Gouesnou and near the canal basin.
