Day Itinerary

9 Activities

Day 2

49 mi0.7 mi

Hay-on-Wye to Crickhowell

On day two, you'll travel to the world renowned 'town of books', Hay-on-Wye, where you'll potter around fascinating book shops, markets and art galleries. You can also look forward to visiting Hay Castle and the Warren, a gorgeous riverside meadow just a stone's throw away from the town centre. Then, on the way home, stop in Crickhowell for dinner at The Bear Hotel.

29.7 mi

1 hr

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10:001 hr

Day two of your Wye Valley road trip will begin with breakfast at The Old Electric Shop in Hay-on-Wye. Described as 'Hay's hippiest cafe' and 'fabulous and quirky', the community atmosphere and tasty food here makes it well worth a visit. Look forward to a menu packed full with delicious veggie food such as eggs florentine, green shakshuka and chilli cheese on toast. Once you've finished your breakfast, why not potter around The Old Electric Shop studios selling new and vintage clothing, furniture and, of course, books?
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm

0.2 mi

5 min

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11:151 hr

Warmly referred to as 'the town of books', Hay-on-Wye is world renowned for its vast array of secondhand and antiquarian bookshops. Take your time this morning exploring the unique, independent shops in the area, starting with The Addyman Annexe. There's also Richard Booth's Bookshop, Hay Cinema Bookshop, The Poetry Bookshop, Broad Street Book Centre and Clock Tower Books which all come highly recommended.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5:30pm Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm

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