Brecon Parking
Information about Parking in Brecon
There are twelve car parks available in Brecon town. They offer a range of long stay and short stay parking options. Parking permits can be purchased for long stay parking in the car parks.
On-street parking is also available in some areas. However, it is important to check for restrictions. Some on-street parking is restricted for residents only and you would need a parking permit to park there. This can be applied for online via the county council.
Parking in Brecon town requires some advance planning.
There is on street parking available in some areas. Much of this is pay and display. On street parking can be difficult to find and gets very busy.
Another option is to use one of the twelve car parks available in Brecon town. Three of these car parks offer short stay parking and are open to motor cars only. The parking charges are £1 for up to 1 hour and £2 for 1-2 hours. The maximum stay is 2 hours. These short stay car parks in Brecon are:
- George Street
- Viaduct Inner
- Y Gaer
The long stay car parks allow other vehicles to park there as well as motor cars. For motor cars and motorcycles, the parking charges are £1 for up to 1 hour, £2 for 1-2 hours, £3 for 2-4 hours, and £4 for over 4 hours. Vehicles with trailers or caravans pay a slightly higher parking fee. It is £2 for up to 1 hour, £4 for 1-2 hours, £6 for 2-4 hours, and £8 for over 4 hours. Motorhomes are also charged the same higher rates.
There is also a long stay coach and lorry park on Canal Road in Brecon. The parking charge for this car park is £8 per day. It is only suitable for coaches, goods vehicles and motorhomes.
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Brecon Airport Parking
The nearest airport to Brecon is Cardiff International Airport. It is only one hour away. There are a range of parking options on site, including long-stay and short-stay.
Parking at Cardiff International Airport can be expensive, and as such, travellers and airport employees like to use alternative options for airport parking. Offsite car parking is available and located ten minutes away from the terminal. There is an on-demand shuttle bus service between the car park and the terminal.
Alternatively you can browse the options available at YourParkingSpace. We have short term and long term options available within easy access of the airport.
Nearby Attractions
Brecon offers the perfect base for exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park. For those who love being out and about in the countryside, Brecon offers rolling hills, woods, caves and waterfalls. It also has a magnificent cathedral, medieval walls, and plenty of Georgian architecture to admire. Enjoy a relaxing pace as you take a cruise along the canal that links Brecon to Newport, or visit one of the town’s many museums. A favourite is the South Wales Borderers Museum at Brecon Barracks.
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Public Transport
Train:
The nearest train station to Brecon is Llangammarch Wells. There are local bus routes running between the train station and the town.
Bus:
Stagecoach Wales operate a number of bus routes in Brecon and the surrounding local area.
Disabled parking in Brecon
The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind. Blue Badge holders can park free and for any length of time at on-street pay and display areas and in the car parks in Brecon.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle charging stations are available at several locations in Brecon. The National Trust has electric charging points available to use on the Brecon Beacons at Dan y Gyrn adminstrative base and workshop, Blaenglyn Farm, Libanus, Brecon, LD3 8NF. A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.
Overnight, Weekends & Bank Holidays
The long stay car parks in Brecon town all offer overnight parking. Alexandra Road, Outer Viaduct, Market Street, Kensington, Dinas Road, Scout Lane and Canal Road car parks all offer long stay car parking spaces for motorcars and motorcycles. If you’re in need of a spot to park your motorhome or car with a trailer overnight, head to the Watton long stay car park. You can also park your car in the Watton long stay car park if you don’t have a trailer. Other options include the Promenade car park which offers long stay parking for all vehicles and the Coach and Lorry park on Canal Road which is suitable for motorhomes.
Car park charges in Brecon are the same on weekends and Bank Holidays as they are during the week.
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Q&As
Is there overnight parking available in Brecon?
There is overnight parking available in the long stay car parks in Brecon town.
Where can I find free parking in Brecon?
There are car parking fees in place for all the car parks in Brecon. However, parking in these car parks is free for Blue Badge holders in disabled bays.
Is there a residents’ parking permit scheme in Brecon?
Yes there is. Residents can apply for an on street parking permit via the county council.
Do I need to apply for a Blue Badge to park in a disabled parking bay?
Yes, you do. Remember to always display your Blue Badge clearly to avoid hefty fines.
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Latest Brecon parking reviews
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Parking on Free Street, LD3
What a fantastic system, so easy to book, cheap, it takes all the worry out of parking the car when you get to Brecon. So easy to find, right bang in the middle of Brecon, come and go when you want too. Fantastic.
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Parking on Brecon Cathedral, LD3
Very pleased, saves time & money. Will be definitely using again in the future. Thanks for a great service !!!
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Parking on Brecon Cathedral, LD3
This car park is about a 10 -15 min walk to town centre where parking is scarce ! Returning from town entails an up hill walk. Good value for money. My only concern is this is a pay and display car park, so I have no idea how a pre paid spot can be reserved !,,,
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Parking on Brecon Cathedral, LD3
Excellent service. Booking on-line very easy. Car left over-night. Came back the next day to find it as I left it. My colleague and I have no reservations about recommending this service to others. I will be using it again. Thank you
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Parking on Brecon Cathedral, LD3
Bargain at £3 for 24 hours when looking at the normal rates advertised inthe car park. Very central. Would use again.
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Parking on Brecon Cathedral, LD3
An excellent option for parking in Brecon if your accommodation does not provide car parking. I found the process online easy and quick to complete (using a social media account). It is close to the town centre but probably good to drop off luggage first as there is a hill to navigate.
Cecily -
Parking on Brecon Cathedral, LD3
This is a quiet car park, and there was sufficient space for me. A lovely town, do visit!
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