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LOCAL EVENTSAs we have already mentioned, the area attracts many visitors for a variety of reasons but it also hosts a number of specific events throughout the year:- BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL - This is now a world-renowned event and has become more and more popular over the years. It attracts some 50,000 visitors and is held over a week-end in August. For more details go to http://www.breconjazz.co.uk/ THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL - This Festival re-located to the Glanusk Estate (within walking distance of the hotel) three years ago and is very popular. It predominately features folk music and more details can be found at http://www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk/ ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL - The Food Festival has now been running for 10 years and gets more and more each time. It is held in September and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country. For details go to http://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/ CRICKHOWELL WALKING FESTIVAL - This is a new event which was held this year for the first time. It proved so successful that it is now planned to be an annual event. It is being held at the beginning of March next year. For details go to www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk/events HAY LITERARY FESTIVAL - This is held in May in the world-renowned book town of Hay-on-Wye and atrracts some 80,000 visitors. For more details go to www.hayfestival.com/wales |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 November 2009 ) |



