Shelley's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The small market town of Hay on Wye is on the border between Wales and England. It is worth a visit any time of the year. Hay-on-Wye has been known as the 'Town of Books' since the 1960s and it's famous for its secondhand bookshops.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
The small market town of Hay on Wye is on the border between Wales and England. It is worth a visit any time of the year. Hay-on-Wye has been known as the 'Town of Books' since the 1960s and it's famous for its secondhand bookshops.
A beautiful walk for all ages. Great views from the top and if your lucky the ice cream will be up there too!
56 locals recommend
Hay Bluff
A beautiful walk for all ages. Great views from the top and if your lucky the ice cream will be up there too!
A stunning abbey, free to enter, free parking and beautiful scenery.
There is a lovely onsite cafe serving food and drink.
37 locals recommend
Llanthony Abbey
Llanvihangel CrucorneyA stunning abbey, free to enter, free parking and beautiful scenery.
There is a lovely onsite cafe serving food and drink.
Lots of wonderful scenery to discover.
Many fantastic walks and local beauty spots to enjoy.
279 locals recommend
Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkLots of wonderful scenery to discover.
Many fantastic walks and local beauty spots to enjoy.
Things to do
Enjoy a pamper as this highly reputable, award winning beauty salon.
Free parking right outside the salon and a convenient online booking system showing all availability!
www.haynails.co.uk
Hay Nails & Beauty
B4350A beautifully tranquil place.
Perfect for walks, paddling, picnicking or just relaxing with a good book!
18 locals recommend
The Warren
A beautifully tranquil place.
Perfect for walks, paddling, picnicking or just relaxing with a good book!
A great way to see the lovely treasures hay has to offer.
Brimming full of talented local suppliers and goodies.
12 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye Thursday Market Day
A great way to see the lovely treasures hay has to offer.
Brimming full of talented local suppliers and goodies.
A great way to spend a sunny day, paddling from glasbury or hay to Whitney on wye.
Finish off at The boat inn for lunch before heading back.
20 locals recommend
want to canoe?
A great way to spend a sunny day, paddling from glasbury or hay to Whitney on wye.
Finish off at The boat inn for lunch before heading back.
A gorgeous, cosy cinema. A perfect way to relax.
Comfy leather seats and a glass of wine with you film. Perfect!
21 locals recommend
Richard Booth's Cinema
Brook StreetA gorgeous, cosy cinema. A perfect way to relax.
Comfy leather seats and a glass of wine with you film. Perfect!
Take a walk around llangorse lake. Hire a peddalo with the kids, walk the dog or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
87 locals recommend
Llangorse Lake
Take a walk around llangorse lake. Hire a peddalo with the kids, walk the dog or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Wye Valley Canoes
Take a trip down the river with wye valley canoes.
Food scene
Three Tuns
Broad StreetLovely food and a great atmosphere.
The Swan At Hay Hotel
Church StreetGreat place to eat or relax in the beer garden with a drink.
Kilverts Inn and Hotel
Bull RingKilverts boasts a beautiful beer garden, perfect for a sunny day.
One of my favourite places to eat. Situated alongside the river wye, we’ve spotted a few otters whilst dining here.
Beautiful setting and delicious food.
7 locals recommend
The Boat Inn
1 Whitney Village RdOne of my favourite places to eat. Situated alongside the river wye, we’ve spotted a few otters whilst dining here.
Beautiful setting and delicious food.
Pick up some local delights at this fabulous local farm shop.
Enjoy a coffee and slice of cake while you shop in the in store cafe.
Carrot&Wine Stores Whitney On Wye
Pick up some local delights at this fabulous local farm shop.
Enjoy a coffee and slice of cake while you shop in the in store cafe.
Chapters Restaurant
Lion StreetFine dining restaurant in the centre of Hay on Wye.
A beautiful restaurant with stylish decor.
A lovely place to go for a special meal.
30 locals recommend
Foyles of Glasbury
B4350A beautiful restaurant with stylish decor.
A lovely place to go for a special meal.
A lovely cafe and restaurant set right by the river.
Gorgeous food, beautiful setting and friendly staff.
22 locals recommend
The River Cafe Glasbury
A lovely cafe and restaurant set right by the river.
Gorgeous food, beautiful setting and friendly staff.
Book shops
Richard Booth's Bookshop
44 Lion StOne of Hay in Wye’s most famous bookshops.