9-10-11-12 August 2007
Don't miss this world-class festival!
Experience HSBC Brecon Jazz while staying in the vibrant capital city of Cardiff - a great city for a weekend break with many things to see and do, excellent shops and a lively waterfront in Cardiff Bay. Over the festival weekend a number of venues will be offering jazz music.
A day trip to the pretty town of Brecon is just an hour’s drive from Cardiff. Take the car and enjoy a choice of 84 live jazz events. Book individual concerts or buy a Stroller ticket which allows you to explore the town and listen to many top Stroller events.
–Book your Brecon Jazz Break
–HSBC Brecon Jazz tickets
–Transport from Cardiff to Brecon
–Jazz in Cardiff
When you make a booking at our choice of hotels in Cardiff, ask the hotel to arrange a Brecon Jazz Stroller ticket during your stay:
Saturday Day Stroller, 10am-11pm: £27.00
Sunday Day Stroller, 12.30pm-10.30pm: £22.00
Children age 4-14 years are eligible for 50% reduction on adult Stroller price. Children under 4 years free.
You will receive on arrival at the hotel a Stroller wristband which allows access to Stroller venues.
Choose from a range of hotels in Cardiff
The following hotels have a special Jazz Break accommodation offer and can arrange your Brecon Jazz Stroller tickets upon request. Please note that rates quoted below are for accommodation only, there will be an extra charge (as mentioned above) for the Stroller tickets.
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Angel Hotel****
Located in the heart of Cardiff and nestled between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff castle, a property that oozes Victorian charm and character.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £79 per room per night including breakfast
Validity: 5-15 August 2007 (subject to availability)
Copthorne Hotel****
In a picturesque setting just four miles from the city centre, this luxurious modern lakeside hotel offers you a warm welcome to Wales.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £75.00 per room per night for 2 people, including breakfast
Validity:5-15 August 2007
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Future Inn Cardiff Bay*** A quality upscale hotel ideally located within the Cardiff Bay area.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £69 per room per night up to 2 adults, including breakfast, sharing a double room. Children under the age of 12 go free.
Validity: 1-31 August 2007
Park Plaza****
The Park Plaza oozes luxury and sophistication in the heart of the city centre. It was awarded the AA Hotel of the Year award for Wales in 2006
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £79 per single room / £89 per double/twin room per night including breakfast.
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The Royal Hotel****A boutique style property with a cool and contemporary interior, just minutes of central station, shops, bars and restaurants.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £69.00 per room per night for 2 people, including breakfast.
Validity:5-15 August 2007 (subject to availability)
The Big Sleep Hotel**
A designer hotel, in the centre of Cardiff,without the design-lable price tag, voted as one of the world's coollest hotels by the influential Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: one night £48 / two nights £45 / three nights £42 per room per night up to 2 adults, including breakfast, sharing a double room.
Validity: August 2007 (subject to availability)
For bookings and/or information quote 'Brecon Jazz Break' and contact: T +44 (0)29 20 636 363, www.thebigsleephotel.com
Jolyons Boutique Hotel
Superb luxury accommodation opposite the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: any room at £89 for 1 night, £150 for 2 nights, £210 for 3 nights, including breakfast and WiFi connection.
Validity:1 – 31st Aug (subject to availability)
For bookings and/or information quote 'Brecon Jazz Festival' and contact: T +44 (0)29 20 488 775, info@jolyons.co.uk, www.jolyons.co.uk
The following hotels offer a special Jazz Break accommodation rate:
(but do not order Brecon Jazz stroller tickets on request)
Holland House****
Luxury hotel situated in a prime situation within minutes from Cardiff's city centre. The superbly designed facilities include the Vital leisure Club and Spa and the award winning 'First Floor' restaurant.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £40 per per person per night, based on 2 adults sharing, including breakfast. Dinner supplement per person £25 per night.
Validity: 5 - 15 August 2007
For bookings and/or information quote 'Brecon Jazz Festival' and contact:T +44 (0) 870 122 0020, sales.holland@macdonald-hotels.co.uk, www.macdonaldhollandhouse.co.uk .
Lincoln House Hotel***
This Victorian house, built in 1900, has retained its original features and relaxing atmosphere, with 24 hour reception and free private car park.
Jazz Break Accommodation Offer: £75 per room per night up to 2 adults sharing a double/twin room, including breakfast.
Validity: 5-15 August 2007
For bookings and/or information quote 'Brecon Jazz Festival' and contact: T +44 (0) 29 20 395 558, reservations@lincolnhotel.co.uk, www.lincolnhotel.co.uk
Book now online: www.breconjazz.co.uk
Call the Box Office on T 01874 611 622 (Mon-Sat, 10.00-17.00)
By car
Brecon is just an hour’s drive North from Cardiff. Follow the A470 from Cardiff to Brecon. Click here to download a map of Cardiff and surroundings.
By public transport
Public transport bus services to Brecon are regular. For times and a journey planner visit www.traveline-cymru.org.uk
Venues
Cafe Jazz
St Mary Street
T 029 20 387 026, www.cafejazzcardiff.co.uk
Wales Millennium Centre Jazz in the Foyer
Cardiff Bay
T 08700 402 000, www.wmc.org.uk
Live Jazz at Brazz
Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff Bay
T 029 20 459 000, www.brazz.co.uk
Glo Bar
4 Churchill Way
T 029 20 237 177
The Gate
Keppoch Street Roath
T 029 20 483 344
www.thegate.org.uk
Dempseys Corner
Castle and Womanby Street
T 029 20 496 802
www.myspace/dempseysjazz
Or visit www.bbc.co.uk/jazzinwales for more info.
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