| Brecon
Jazz |
The Brecon Jazz Festival - 8th-10th August 2008 |
| The
Guardian Hay Festival |
The Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts - 22nd May -
1st June 2008 |
| Dinefwr
Castle and Park |
Historic Castle, Newton House, Deer Park and
several beautiful walks - Ideal for a family day out - (National
Trust) |
| The
Heart of Wales Line |
Hop aboard the little train and relax as it takes you on
a railway journey though a land of lush rolling hills and
crystal clear mountain streams.
|
| National
Botanic Gardens of Wales |
The first national botanic
garden to be created in the United
Kingdom for over 200 years |
| Dan-yr-Ogof
- The National Showcaves of Wales |
Truly spectacular and kids will love the dinosaurs |
| Aberglasney
Gardens |
Spectacularly set in the beautiful
Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, Aberglasney Gardens have
been an inspiration to poets since 1477. |
| Dolau
Cothi Goldmines |
These unique gold mines are set amid wooded
hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley. Children
can also try their luck gold panning |
| Brecon
Mountain Railway |
Travel in an all-weather observation coaches behind a
vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery along
the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer
on one of the most popular railways in Wales. |
| Carreg
Cennen Castle |
Carreg Cennen Castle serves as one of the principle
landmarks in the west of the National Park visible from the
surrounding countryside and in particular from the Black Mountain
ridges. - Outstanding views |
| Brecon
Cathedral |
Historic Cathedral and heritage centre |
| Pedal
Power - Mountain Bike Hire |
Enjoy the area on a mountain bike |
| Theatr
Brycheiniog, Brecon |
Theatr Brycheiniog's location alongside the head of the
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the heart of the Brecon
Beacons gives the theatre a stunning setting, unique amongst
arts organisations in Wales |
| Oakwood
Leisure Park |
The largest theme park in Wales, home of the famous 'Megafobia'
rollercoaster and 'Vertigo' extreme flight experience. Over
40 rides set in 80 acres of beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside |
| Black
Mountain Activities |
Excellent outdoor pursuits centre, catering for individuals,
families and groups - curious novices or those with experience |
| National
Park Visitor Centre - 'The Mountain Centre' |
Welcoming information centre which is the start point for
many walks of various lengths, with space for family games
and a restaurant to satisfy the appetite afterwards. |
| www.woodsforall.org
|
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own wood?
Are you passionate about the environment but don't know
how to make a lasting difference?
You too could own a little bit of woodland in the brecon beacons
|
| Monmouthshire
and Brecon Canal |
One of the most beautiful cruising waterways in Britain.
Hire a canal boat for an unforgettable day out! |
| Llanerchindda
Farm - 4x4 Off Road Course and outdoor leisure activities
|
Within easy reach of the park are the well-known facilities
for outdoor leisure activities at Llanerchindda Farm.
This provides the private 4x4 off road course featured
in Land Rover Monthly. There are also trials bike sections,
facilities for quad bike trekking and a fly-fishing lake |
Several beautiful 'Blue Flag' beaches are also within easy reach
for day trips from the site.