Faith, MUSIC & Community
Our beautiful historic building is a holy place of peace and worship. All are welcome…
Welcome to Brecon Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist seeks to be an inclusive, faithful, and holy community rooted in the active love of God, his creation, and our neighbours through prayer, fellowship, and service.
The purpose of this magnificent Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist is to worship God. We pray here every day, following the pattern of St Benedict. The Cathedral welcomes everyone who passes through, if you are visiting as a tourist, come to offer your personal prayers and light a candle, or interested in history, architecture or stained glass windows. There are many things to see and learn about.
I hope as you visit the Cathedral you will come to know something of Christ's peace where Christians have worshipped for 900 years. I also hope that this will be a place where 'holiness dawns' in the hearts and lives of the guests and pilgrims who visit us.
We hope you will catch something of the mystery and peace of God here, and tell others so they may come to be welcomed too.
The Very Reverend Dr Paul Shackerley
Dean of Brecon
VISITOR INFORMATION
Whether you’re planning a family day out or a trip with your school, BRECON Cathedral is well worth exploring.
The cathedral has ‘welcomers’ and guided tours can be arranged by contacting the office, who will be pleased to provide you with more information when you visit.
Don’t forget to visit our What’s On page to see a list of upcoming services, special performances, talks, workshops and more.
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The Cathedral is open to the public daily from 9am until 6pm.
Sunday Services
8am: Said Eucharist (1984 Rite).
11am: Cathedral Eucharist (choir in term time).
3.30pm: Choral Evensong (term time only).Mid-week Services
Wednesday 12pm: Said Eucharist
Thursdays and Fridays 6pm: Choral Evensong (term time only) -
The address of the Cathedral is:
Brecon Cathedral, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DP
The town is situated on the main A40 trunk road, midway between Abergavenny to the East and Llandovery to the West. It is also accessible from the South (Cardiff) via the A470 and the North East (Builth Wells, Hay On Wye, Hereford etc.) via the A470 and the A465. The Cathedral is situated on the B4520 and is well signposted as you enter the town - just follow the brown signs.
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There is a pay-and-display car park next to the Cathedral (we receive income from ticket sales but not from fines), and this includes space for two coaches or buses.
There are toilets inside the south west entrance to the Cathedral and also behind The Hours Cafe & Bookshop.
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The pay-and-display car park next to the Cathedral includes disabled parking.
The north door (from the graveyard) has steps through the porch into the Cathedral. The south west door (accessed from inside the Close) has lift access. There are no other steps in the Cathedral (excepting areas which are normally out of bounds to visitors).
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The Hours Cafe & Bookshop at Brecon Cathedral is open Wednesday to Saturday, from 10:30am to 3:30pm, and on Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm. Customers are advised to pre book for Sunday Lunch as spaces are limited.
Website: thehoursbrecon.co.uk
Tel: 07726 375274
Email: hello@thehoursbrecon.co.uk
The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist seeks to be an inclusive, faithful, and holy community rooted in the active love of God, his creation, and our neighbours through prayer, fellowship, and service.
Celebration
& remembrance
Baptisms
A joyful occasion where family and friends, and the whole church family, can gather to celebrate and welcome their newest members
A unique and beautiful venue for weddings in the heart of Brecon town, surrounded by the historic fabric of our wonderful building.
A Church in Wales funeral at Brecon Cathedral can provide a fitting tribute to the life of a loved one through prayer as they are entrusted to God.
BRECON Cathedral is at the heart of a Diocese which stretches from Beguildy in the North to the Gower Peninsula in the South, including the City of Swansea and most of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Support us
Ways to donate
From helping to maintain our beautiful building, to funding the music programme, there are a number of ways to donate to us.
Become a friend
For a small annual fee, you can join the Friends of Brecon Cathedral, and benefit from special events, talks, and outings.
