Brecon Cathedral
Brecon, Wales, LD3 9DP
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Eucharist
Quick answer
Brecon Cathedral is a Church in Wales church in Brecon, Wales. Sunday services include Holy Eucharist at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist at 11:00 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church in Wales (anglican)
- Location
- Brecon, Wales
- Postcode
- LD3 9DP
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Eucharist
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer
About Brecon Cathedral
Brecon Cathedral, in the town of Brecon, Powys, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales and seat of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. Previously the church of Brecon Priory and then the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, it became Brecon Cathedral following the disestablishment of the Church in Wales in 1920 and the creation of the diocese in 1923.
Notable facts about Brecon Cathedral
- As a cathedral, Brecon Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Church in Wales is the Anglican church of Wales; disestablished in 1920, it blends the Anglican tradition with a distinctively Welsh, often bilingual, pattern of worship.
- With 4 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Brecon Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Brecon Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church in Wales Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Choir
- Welsh and English services
- Café
- Bookshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brecon Cathedral?
Brecon Cathedral is located at Brecon, LD3 9DP, Wales. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Brecon Cathedral?
Brecon Cathedral is a Church in Wales church. You can read more about the Church in Wales tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Brecon Cathedral?
Brecon Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Brecon Cathedral?
You can contact Brecon Cathedral through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Brecon Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in Wales, Brecon Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.