Point of interest
Hay-on-Wye
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Hay-on-Wye lies on the border between Wales and England. It has scores of thriving independent shops - more than twenty bookshops such as the beautifully restored Booth’s Books, antiques or retro homeware shops like the old Electric Shop, crafts and art galleries galore, plus good pubs and restaurants such as Kilverts (the original Festival site) and the Old Black Lion. The town becomes a bustling outpost during Hay Festival week. Our culture’s greatest writers and thinkers, plus arts and literature fiends fill out the town’s streets, cafes and hotspots, creating a very unique atmosphere that must be experienced. World renowned for books and bookshops. Its unique position on the border between England and Wales makes Hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country. Well worth a days visit for lunch and a mooch around.
Hay-on-Wye lies on the border between Wales and England. It has scores of thriving independent shops - more than twenty bookshops such as the beautifully restored Booth’s Books, antiques or retro homeware shops like the old Electric Shop, crafts and art galleries galore, plus good pubs and restauran…
A quaint book town with independent shops, cafes and thriving market on Thursday & Saturday. Famous for Hay Festival. Lovely atmosphere.
A bit further away but well worth the drive. The town has lots of interest and places to eat. The area is stunning and gateway to the Brecon Beacons. You can drive a bit further to Hay Bluff and see the wild ponies and sheep on the common. About a 1hr drive.
Location
Hay-on-Wye, Wales