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Hay-on-Wye

Literary • castle • Festivals •
Eclectic • Arty • Medieval

Hay-on-Wye takes you on an immersive
journey amidst paved streets and rolling Hay-on-Wye Events
hills, inviting travellers to partake in its
captivating narrative. Please check the individual websites
in case of changes.
Hay Castle stands as a medieval sentinel, For more Events and Transport Links
offering a glimpse into the town’s rich information look on our website
past, now a vibrant arts, performance and eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk
events venue. The world’s largest music and
philosophy festival, HowTheLightGetsIn, May Hay Festival
brings world-leading thinkers, cutting edge /Jun Hay-on-Wye hayfestival.com
debate, music, performance and family fun May HowTheLightGetsIn
to this Town of Books, alongside the annual Hay-on-Wye howthelightgetsin.org
literary Hay Festival.
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Boutiques and craft shops present unique Hay on Wye tempoevents.co.uk
shopping. Discover artisanal eateries, cafes
and restaurants offering a delectable array Nov Hay Festival Winter Weekend
Hay-on-Wye hayfestival.com
of culinary delights. Weekly Thursday and
monthly Saturday Markets hark back to old Hay Market
trading traditions, with local food and drink Hay Town Centre
producers, craftspeople, vintage, antiques Weekly Thursdays 9 - 2:30pm

and more purveyors of amazing fi nds. This and monthly first Saturdays
10 - 4pm April - Oct
eclectic atmosphere extends to the Winter
haymarkets.co.uk
Weekend Festival and the Hay Does Vintage
event, creating an unforgettable experience
for visitors. Tourist Information Centre
Hay-on-Wye TIC Oxford Road, HR3 5DG
Gateway to the Brecon Beacons and the
spectacular Black Mountains, Hay provides 01497 820144 hay-on-wye.co.uk
an idyllic springboard for discovering nature’s Photos Hay Castle | Castle Street in Hay |
wonders, with hiking, cycling trails and HowTheLightGetsIn Festival | Lion Street
breath-taking panoramic views. by Hay Markets | Hay townscape by Hay Markets

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