Sally's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great fun! You can go on a guided boat trip, hire your own boat, book StandUpPaddle board lessons, or just walk, bike or jog along the canal.
The canal basin, which is where all the action begins from, is a five minute walk from Priory Cottage.
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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Great fun! You can go on a guided boat trip, hire your own boat, book StandUpPaddle board lessons, or just walk, bike or jog along the canal.
The canal basin, which is where all the action begins from, is a five minute walk from Priory Cottage.
A beautiful, peaceful and historical place of worship, less than a minute from Priory Cottage, which lies just outside the walled Cathedral Green.
The Cathedral is open daily and guides are provided to visitors wanting to explore its many interesting features.
There is also a cafe and shop in the grounds.
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Brecon Cathedral
Cathedral CloseA beautiful, peaceful and historical place of worship, less than a minute from Priory Cottage, which lies just outside the walled Cathedral Green.
The Cathedral is open daily and guides are provided to visitors wanting to explore its many interesting features.
There is also a cafe and shop in the grounds.
The highest peak in South Wales and an extremely popular destination for hikers from all over the UK.
Pen y Fan affords fantastic views of the wider Brecon Beacons range and Mid Wales. Parking is available.
Many walkers enjoy the horseshoe route taking in nearby peaks Corn Du and Cribyn.
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Pen-y-Fan
The highest peak in South Wales and an extremely popular destination for hikers from all over the UK.
Pen y Fan affords fantastic views of the wider Brecon Beacons range and Mid Wales. Parking is available.
Many walkers enjoy the horseshoe route taking in nearby peaks Corn Du and Cribyn.
One if the best circular routes in the whole National Park. A moderate 4 mile circular route along the Beacons Way with outstanding views over wild mountain ridges. The Llyn or lake, which is nestled in a spectacular location beneath Bannau Sir Gaer, is home to the legendary Lady of the Lake - one of Wales' best known folk stories.
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Llyn y Fan Fach
One if the best circular routes in the whole National Park. A moderate 4 mile circular route along the Beacons Way with outstanding views over wild mountain ridges. The Llyn or lake, which is nestled in a spectacular location beneath Bannau Sir Gaer, is home to the legendary Lady of the Lake - one of Wales' best known folk stories.
As the Ice Age retreated and these famous ridges were formed, so the water ran down the mountains, carving out some of the most fantastic waterfalls in the UK. The Brecon Beacons National Park is dotted with some of the most beautiful falls, but they can be tricky to find and often involve hiking into the wilderness. We advise taking the Brecon Beacons Four Falls Trail which takes in thre waterfalls on the Mellte river and the famous Sgwd Yr Eira on the Hepste river, a rectangular drop that has access to walk behind the cascade. The walk takes around 2 hours in all and you’ll need walking boots, but this will be a walk to remember.
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Sgwd Yr Eira foss
As the Ice Age retreated and these famous ridges were formed, so the water ran down the mountains, carving out some of the most fantastic waterfalls in the UK. The Brecon Beacons National Park is dotted with some of the most beautiful falls, but they can be tricky to find and often involve hiking into the wilderness. We advise taking the Brecon Beacons Four Falls Trail which takes in thre waterfalls on the Mellte river and the famous Sgwd Yr Eira on the Hepste river, a rectangular drop that has access to walk behind the cascade. The walk takes around 2 hours in all and you’ll need walking boots, but this will be a walk to remember.
Llangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in Mid and South Wales, and is situated near the town of Brecon and the village of Llangors. The lake is famous for its coarse fishing, watersports, the afanc and has the only example of a crannog in Wales.
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Llangorse vatn
Llangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in Mid and South Wales, and is situated near the town of Brecon and the village of Llangors. The lake is famous for its coarse fishing, watersports, the afanc and has the only example of a crannog in Wales.
A firm local favourite - the caves are telly pretty impressive, and the dinosaurs are a fun photo opportunity.
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Þjóðar Showcaves Miðstöð fyrir Wales
A firm local favourite - the caves are telly pretty impressive, and the dinosaurs are a fun photo opportunity.
Food Scene
A stunning organic garden, garden shop and coffee spot right on the edge of Llangorse Lake. Gardener Rae Gervis runs various courses, with a particular emphasis on no-dig and compost production. She is very welcoming and a always willing to share her considerable knowledge and experience. Garden heaven.
The Kitchen Garden
A stunning organic garden, garden shop and coffee spot right on the edge of Llangorse Lake. Gardener Rae Gervis runs various courses, with a particular emphasis on no-dig and compost production. She is very welcoming and a always willing to share her considerable knowledge and experience. Garden heaven.
Home of what is probably the most well-known award-winning Welsh whisky and a popular place to visit - a good choice if the weather is less than ideal! Whisky tasting and whisky and chocolate-tasting tours are available.
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenHome of what is probably the most well-known award-winning Welsh whisky and a popular place to visit - a good choice if the weather is less than ideal! Whisky tasting and whisky and chocolate-tasting tours are available.
A working flour mill and cafe, with a beautiful garden set in the lovely village of Talgarth.
You can watch the wheat being ground and buy the flour in the gift shop.
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Talgarth Mill
A working flour mill and cafe, with a beautiful garden set in the lovely village of Talgarth.
You can watch the wheat being ground and buy the flour in the gift shop.
We love this shop - great for a quality gift/souvenir, or for scoffing yourself! Helpful staff and imaginative, delicious chocs
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Brecon Chocolates
Lion StreetWe love this shop - great for a quality gift/souvenir, or for scoffing yourself! Helpful staff and imaginative, delicious chocs
The Beacons Farm Shop at the Welsh Venison Centre sells bread, eggs, bacon, beer, wine, pork pies and a range of other deli items as well as meat from our butcher’s counter.
The gift shop stocks beautiful, hand-picked gifts for your home or friends.
Stop for a cup of tea and slice of cake, admire the stunning views of the Brecon Beacons, and see the sheep and cows roaming the fields
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Welsh Venison Centre
The Beacons Farm Shop at the Welsh Venison Centre sells bread, eggs, bacon, beer, wine, pork pies and a range of other deli items as well as meat from our butcher’s counter.
The gift shop stocks beautiful, hand-picked gifts for your home or friends.
Stop for a cup of tea and slice of cake, admire the stunning views of the Brecon Beacons, and see the sheep and cows roaming the fields
Great places to eat
Cracking food on the banks of the Usk. Catsoup Kitchen serves dishes with an Asian vibe - Korean burgers, spicy Chinese chicken, pork meatball ramen, with seitan and tofu versions for non-meat eaters and vegan diners.
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Cat Soup Kitchen
16 KensingtonCracking food on the banks of the Usk. Catsoup Kitchen serves dishes with an Asian vibe - Korean burgers, spicy Chinese chicken, pork meatball ramen, with seitan and tofu versions for non-meat eaters and vegan diners.
Hugely popular and highly-rated foodie destination. Hills draws visitors from many miles around. Epic burgers, cocktails and sides with a view of the Beacons to boot.
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HILLS
Hay RoadHugely popular and highly-rated foodie destination. Hills draws visitors from many miles around. Epic burgers, cocktails and sides with a view of the Beacons to boot.
Always busy. A bar and restaurant in the centre of Brecon, with waiter service at tables on the square in the summer. Dog friendly too.
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Brecon Tap
6 BulwarkAlways busy. A bar and restaurant in the centre of Brecon, with waiter service at tables on the square in the summer. Dog friendly too.
The menus at the Felinfach Griffin are consistently imaginative and excellent. Again, people travel many miles to eat here. There is an extensive vegetarian choice. A great choice for a special occasion. A lovely beer garden too.
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The Felin Fach Griffin
The menus at the Felinfach Griffin are consistently imaginative and excellent. Again, people travel many miles to eat here. There is an extensive vegetarian choice. A great choice for a special occasion. A lovely beer garden too.
I've always got a tub of Llanfaes gelato in the freezer, and you'll understand why once you've been here.
Made in Brecon, the ice-cream comes in many flavours - mango yogurt is my personal fave, but there's everything from Turkish delight to Biscoff, and a large vegan selection. Luxury waffle cones too.
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Llanfaes Dairy Ice Cream Bar
19 Bridge StI've always got a tub of Llanfaes gelato in the freezer, and you'll understand why once you've been here.
Made in Brecon, the ice-cream comes in many flavours - mango yogurt is my personal fave, but there's everything from Turkish delight to Biscoff, and a large vegan selection. Luxury waffle cones too.
We recently had an excellent three- course Sunday dinner here and were very impressed with the house, food and service. We thought it very good value for money, and a great venue for a slightly more special occasion.
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Peterstone Court Country House & Spa
We recently had an excellent three- course Sunday dinner here and were very impressed with the house, food and service. We thought it very good value for money, and a great venue for a slightly more special occasion.
Yum. Takeaway only, but you can ring in your order to save yourself the wait.
The pizzas are generously-sized and delicious.
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The Proper Pizza Co Ltd
11 Lion YardYum. Takeaway only, but you can ring in your order to save yourself the wait.
The pizzas are generously-sized and delicious.
Ignore the first picture - the beer garden is now lovely.
A dog-friendly pub serving well-priced and well-cooked pub grub. A reliable spot for a meal, with log fires in Winter and a sunny beer garden in Summer. This is very popular with locals and visitors alike.
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The Clarence Inn
25 WattonIgnore the first picture - the beer garden is now lovely.
A dog-friendly pub serving well-priced and well-cooked pub grub. A reliable spot for a meal, with log fires in Winter and a sunny beer garden in Summer. This is very popular with locals and visitors alike.
A little restaurant with a big following. The Hop In serves great mezze using many local ingredients and a very popular Sunday lunch.
Gins galore and a wide-range of beers and ales.
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hop in beer and gin
37 WattonA little restaurant with a big following. The Hop In serves great mezze using many local ingredients and a very popular Sunday lunch.
Gins galore and a wide-range of beers and ales.
Culture and History
The newly refurbished art gallery and museum Y Gaer is a good spot to while away an hour or two. Beautifully landscaped gardens leading down to the river walk for wandering after taking in the exhibits.
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Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery
Glamorgan StreetThe newly refurbished art gallery and museum Y Gaer is a good spot to while away an hour or two. Beautifully landscaped gardens leading down to the river walk for wandering after taking in the exhibits.
Based at the Brecon Barracks, this museum illustrates the history of the Royal Welsh Regiment and its predecessors, which includes the South Wales Borderers.
It houses a fascinating collection relating to the Zulu War of 1879.
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The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh (Brecon)
WattonBased at the Brecon Barracks, this museum illustrates the history of the Royal Welsh Regiment and its predecessors, which includes the South Wales Borderers.
It houses a fascinating collection relating to the Zulu War of 1879.
At the heart of the Canal Basin, Theatr Brycheiniog runs a full programme of musical and drama performances.
There is also a newly refurbished cafe area.
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Theatr Brycheiniog
At the heart of the Canal Basin, Theatr Brycheiniog runs a full programme of musical and drama performances.
There is also a newly refurbished cafe area.
A good venue on a less sunny day, Cyfarthfa Castle and Museum is home to a fantastic collection of artifacts spanning 2,000 years of Merthyr's history.
This interesting museum and once family home, is set in beautiful parkland, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The museum is a testament to the spirit of the working man, Merthyr's spirit and the story which makes Merthyr so important in history for Wales and Britain as a whole.
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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum og Art Gallery
Brecon RoadA good venue on a less sunny day, Cyfarthfa Castle and Museum is home to a fantastic collection of artifacts spanning 2,000 years of Merthyr's history.
This interesting museum and once family home, is set in beautiful parkland, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The museum is a testament to the spirit of the working man, Merthyr's spirit and the story which makes Merthyr so important in history for Wales and Britain as a whole.
Owned by Punch and James Maughan, Found Gallery was a project in the making for 18 months, before it opened on July 4th, 2019.
Having always been interested in contemporary art and ceramics and having worked for 18 months as the Visual Arts Coordinator for The Andrew Lamont Gallery at Theatr Brycheiniog Punch has enjoyed developing a space to show off the work of artists and makers that she has discovered and met over the last few years. The journey continues to find more creatives to feature in future exhibitions.
Found hopes to become one of the leading arts spaces in not only Brecon, but also in Wales. The gallery offers a refreshed, diverse and encouraging stance of what a contemporary art gallery can and should be. The changing exhibition programme showcases emerging as well as established creative talent.
Found Gallery
1 BulwarkOwned by Punch and James Maughan, Found Gallery was a project in the making for 18 months, before it opened on July 4th, 2019.
Having always been interested in contemporary art and ceramics and having worked for 18 months as the Visual Arts Coordinator for The Andrew Lamont Gallery at Theatr Brycheiniog Punch has enjoyed developing a space to show off the work of artists and makers that she has discovered and met over the last few years. The journey continues to find more creatives to feature in future exhibitions.
Found hopes to become one of the leading arts spaces in not only Brecon, but also in Wales. The gallery offers a refreshed, diverse and encouraging stance of what a contemporary art gallery can and should be. The changing exhibition programme showcases emerging as well as established creative talent.
A group of Artists and friends of the Arts came together to nurture into being a new venue for displaying Welsh art. It has become highly respected and well established. It is now recognised as a leading Powys art venue. As well as showing group and one person shows from its artists members, it regularly presents exhibitions from guest artists.
Open Thursday to Saturday.
Tower Gallery
49 High StA group of Artists and friends of the Arts came together to nurture into being a new venue for displaying Welsh art. It has become highly respected and well established. It is now recognised as a leading Powys art venue. As well as showing group and one person shows from its artists members, it regularly presents exhibitions from guest artists.
Open Thursday to Saturday.
A 1930's gem of a small town cinema that shows all the big films on release.
Super-retro, the chairs are old-school but perfectly comfortable. Two screens. Checkout the sweet/salt popcorn bar - like a charming timewarp, and the usual cold drinks and sweets. Online booking is available.
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Coliseum Cinema
Wheat StreetA 1930's gem of a small town cinema that shows all the big films on release.
Super-retro, the chairs are old-school but perfectly comfortable. Two screens. Checkout the sweet/salt popcorn bar - like a charming timewarp, and the usual cold drinks and sweets. Online booking is available.
Situated in the beautiful wilderness between the Breacon Beacons and the Black Mountain overlooked by the hills of Fan Fawr and Fan Gihirych, Maen Llia is a truly massive sliver of rock. While it is over 3.5 metres tall and nearly 3 metres wide, it is only 75 centimetres thick and bears a striking resemblance to a giant Neolithic hand axe. Although it is aligned north to south, the sides of the rock become surprisingly warm to the touch on a sunny day.
This must have been an important pass between the hills, both to the local prehistoric population and to the Romans who came this way some 3000 years later - they built the road 'Sarn Helen' right by the stone and the current road still follows part of its course.
According to legend, Maen Llia climbs the mountain to drink from the river Nedd every morning as the cock crows
Maen Llia
Sarn HelenSituated in the beautiful wilderness between the Breacon Beacons and the Black Mountain overlooked by the hills of Fan Fawr and Fan Gihirych, Maen Llia is a truly massive sliver of rock. While it is over 3.5 metres tall and nearly 3 metres wide, it is only 75 centimetres thick and bears a striking resemblance to a giant Neolithic hand axe. Although it is aligned north to south, the sides of the rock become surprisingly warm to the touch on a sunny day.
This must have been an important pass between the hills, both to the local prehistoric population and to the Romans who came this way some 3000 years later - they built the road 'Sarn Helen' right by the stone and the current road still follows part of its course.
According to legend, Maen Llia climbs the mountain to drink from the river Nedd every morning as the cock crows
It's stunning location near Llandeilo makes Castell Carreg Cennen appear like something from a fairy tale.
Bs sure to check out the disconcertingly deep cave in the castle's foundation.
Tea shop too!
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Carreg Cennen kastali
It's stunning location near Llandeilo makes Castell Carreg Cennen appear like something from a fairy tale.
Bs sure to check out the disconcertingly deep cave in the castle's foundation.
Tea shop too!
An excellent half-day experience - and it's free of charge!
Go underground with an ex-miner for your guide and learn all about the industry for which Wales was so famous.
Gives a real taste of what a working day was like, without being too claustrophobic. We've visited many times.
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
An excellent half-day experience - and it's free of charge!
Go underground with an ex-miner for your guide and learn all about the industry for which Wales was so famous.
Gives a real taste of what a working day was like, without being too claustrophobic. We've visited many times.
A wonderful survival which has been really well interpreted and curated. The house and castle give you double value for your entrance fee, and a great audio tour brings everything to life. There's easy parking, a nice little gift shop and an excellent cafe. A couple of interesting hours to be had here, rain or shine.
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Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
A wonderful survival which has been really well interpreted and curated. The house and castle give you double value for your entrance fee, and a great audio tour brings everything to life. There's easy parking, a nice little gift shop and an excellent cafe. A couple of interesting hours to be had here, rain or shine.
Adventures
This was an amazing experience! We laughed for the whole two hours! Book before you come to meet Heather, Willow and their pig sisters. A pig-nic is provided after you have been for your walk.
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Good Day Out Pig Walking
This was an amazing experience! We laughed for the whole two hours! Book before you come to meet Heather, Willow and their pig sisters. A pig-nic is provided after you have been for your walk.
Alpaca treks which allow you to experience walking and feeding your own individual alpaca. As you trek together around the Brecon Beacons National Park, you will learn some interesting facts about these enchanting and curious animals. The fantastic scenery provides the perfect backdrops for those all important alpaca selfies and photographs. The operators strive to provide you with a therapeutic and amusing experience which can be shared with family and friends.
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Alpaca my Boots
Alpaca treks which allow you to experience walking and feeding your own individual alpaca. As you trek together around the Brecon Beacons National Park, you will learn some interesting facts about these enchanting and curious animals. The fantastic scenery provides the perfect backdrops for those all important alpaca selfies and photographs. The operators strive to provide you with a therapeutic and amusing experience which can be shared with family and friends.
This centre offers many different activities on-site; our popular Indoor Multi-Activities (suitable for ages 6 years and over) gives a taste of Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Rope Bridges, a Zip Line, Caving and Abseiling!
Outdoors, we have recently added a new tree-top Junior Challenge Course with many challenging obstacles for 6 – 12 years olds. Or from 12 years and over – zip through the air from platform to platform on a tour of Sky Trek.
If you’re feeling spoilt for choice, then look out for out Multi Activity Fun Days where you can try a bit of everything!
Pony-trekking is also available.
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Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
This centre offers many different activities on-site; our popular Indoor Multi-Activities (suitable for ages 6 years and over) gives a taste of Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Rope Bridges, a Zip Line, Caving and Abseiling!
Outdoors, we have recently added a new tree-top Junior Challenge Course with many challenging obstacles for 6 – 12 years olds. Or from 12 years and over – zip through the air from platform to platform on a tour of Sky Trek.
If you’re feeling spoilt for choice, then look out for out Multi Activity Fun Days where you can try a bit of everything!
Pony-trekking is also available.
Canoe and kayak hire on the river Wye, singles or doubles, which is very popular - book ahead in the summer.
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Wye Valley Canoes
Canoe and kayak hire on the river Wye, singles or doubles, which is very popular - book ahead in the summer.
The National Park Visitor Centre or ‘Mountain Centre’ is located 7km south west of Brecon and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Centre stands 1100ft (330m) above sea level and offers stunning views of the highest mountains (Pen y Fan and Corn Du) in South Wales.
Throughout the year the centre hosts activities for example star gazing - details on the centre's events pages. Other facilities include the popular tearooms serving local produce and home cooked food, and easy access toilet facilities. Outside, families and children can enjoy the large grassed area in front of the building for picnics or to play games.
The adjacent common land, Mynydd Illtyd, offers plenty of easy walks with fantastic views
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Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms
The National Park Visitor Centre or ‘Mountain Centre’ is located 7km south west of Brecon and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Centre stands 1100ft (330m) above sea level and offers stunning views of the highest mountains (Pen y Fan and Corn Du) in South Wales.
Throughout the year the centre hosts activities for example star gazing - details on the centre's events pages. Other facilities include the popular tearooms serving local produce and home cooked food, and easy access toilet facilities. Outside, families and children can enjoy the large grassed area in front of the building for picnics or to play games.
The adjacent common land, Mynydd Illtyd, offers plenty of easy walks with fantastic views
A lakeside steam-train journey that is charming old-fashioned fun for everyone.
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Brecon-fjallaferðin
Pontsticill RoadA lakeside steam-train journey that is charming old-fashioned fun for everyone.
BikePark Wales is about 30 minutes away by car.
A home for mountain bikers from novice to professional, BikePark Wales has a great and diverse selection of all-weather mountain bike trails set in woodland. With a vehicular uplift service to transport you to the top of the trails, bike and equipment hire, coaching, guiding and a lovely on site café. Everything you need for an incredible day on the mountain.
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Bike Park Wales
BikePark Wales is about 30 minutes away by car.
A home for mountain bikers from novice to professional, BikePark Wales has a great and diverse selection of all-weather mountain bike trails set in woodland. With a vehicular uplift service to transport you to the top of the trails, bike and equipment hire, coaching, guiding and a lovely on site café. Everything you need for an incredible day on the mountain.
Home tohPheonix and the Tower Coaster, Zip World Tower is the 4th Zip World site to open, and is the 1st to be situated in South Wales. Nestled in the Rhigos mountain range, and boasting stunning panoramic views, this adventure hub is situated at the old Tower Colliery coal mining site, and had created a new lease of life for this historic and widely-loved base.
Phoenix is the a fast seated zip line, with 4 parallel lines in 2 separate zip zones. This zip line will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe, boasting a side-by-side kart, making it possible for two people to ride at once.
Enjoy the facilities and refreshments at Tower’s Adventure Terminal, where you can check-in, kit-up, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the restored Colliery site, where old meets new.
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Zip World Tower
Home tohPheonix and the Tower Coaster, Zip World Tower is the 4th Zip World site to open, and is the 1st to be situated in South Wales. Nestled in the Rhigos mountain range, and boasting stunning panoramic views, this adventure hub is situated at the old Tower Colliery coal mining site, and had created a new lease of life for this historic and widely-loved base.
Phoenix is the a fast seated zip line, with 4 parallel lines in 2 separate zip zones. This zip line will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe, boasting a side-by-side kart, making it possible for two people to ride at once.
Enjoy the facilities and refreshments at Tower’s Adventure Terminal, where you can check-in, kit-up, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the restored Colliery site, where old meets new.
Great Places Nearby
It's well worth spending a day of your holiday here. Hay is famous for its castle, bookshops, cafes and independent retailers. There's a good food and craft market on Thursdays.
Hay is home to an annual international literary festival of world status at the end of May which attracts thousands of visitors over a fortnight of events.
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Hay-on-Wye
It's well worth spending a day of your holiday here. Hay is famous for its castle, bookshops, cafes and independent retailers. There's a good food and craft market on Thursdays.
Hay is home to an annual international literary festival of world status at the end of May which attracts thousands of visitors over a fortnight of events.
A bustling market town surrounded by mountains, Abergavenny has a great high street with many independent traders. The Tuesday general indoor market is a treat, and antiques and craft markets also take place regularly.
Abergavenny hosts a famous Food Festival every September.
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Abergavenny
A bustling market town surrounded by mountains, Abergavenny has a great high street with many independent traders. The Tuesday general indoor market is a treat, and antiques and craft markets also take place regularly.
Abergavenny hosts a famous Food Festival every September.
A good day trip destination about an hour's scenic drive from Brecon. Combine your visit to this lovely town with a tour of stunning Carreg Cennen castle and lunch at one of Llandeilo's eateries such as The Cawdor Hotel or the Ginhaus Deli.
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Llandeilo
A good day trip destination about an hour's scenic drive from Brecon. Combine your visit to this lovely town with a tour of stunning Carreg Cennen castle and lunch at one of Llandeilo's eateries such as The Cawdor Hotel or the Ginhaus Deli.
A very popular market town with its own castle and award-winning high street. Very much worth a visit in its own right, or maybe stop-off for a stretch of the legs and a browse on the way to or from Abergavenny.
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Crickhowell
A very popular market town with its own castle and award-winning high street. Very much worth a visit in its own right, or maybe stop-off for a stretch of the legs and a browse on the way to or from Abergavenny.
The capital city of Wales, Cardiff (or The 'Diff as you may hear it affectionately called) and all its attractions are only an hour away - going there and back in a day is very do-able following the dualled A470 carriageway most of the way. Buses from Brecon take a little longer, but the service is frequent. Trains from Merthyr Tydfil. Absolutely loads to see and do here.
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Cardiff
The capital city of Wales, Cardiff (or The 'Diff as you may hear it affectionately called) and all its attractions are only an hour away - going there and back in a day is very do-able following the dualled A470 carriageway most of the way. Buses from Brecon take a little longer, but the service is frequent. Trains from Merthyr Tydfil. Absolutely loads to see and do here.
Boasting the biggest single-span greenhouse in the UK amongst its many attractions.
Lakes, forest walk areas and the Wales Bird of Prey Centre too, you can easily spend the whole day here.
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Þjóðgarðurinn í Wales
Boasting the biggest single-span greenhouse in the UK amongst its many attractions.
Lakes, forest walk areas and the Wales Bird of Prey Centre too, you can easily spend the whole day here.
A stunning historic ornamental garden to visit should you be in the Llandeilo area, Aberglasney is a great place to while away a few hours.
There's a great cafe/restaurant and gardening shop as well as the beautiful borders packed with plants of every type. If you're a garden-lover, this is a real treat.
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Aberglasney garðar
A stunning historic ornamental garden to visit should you be in the Llandeilo area, Aberglasney is a great place to while away a few hours.
There's a great cafe/restaurant and gardening shop as well as the beautiful borders packed with plants of every type. If you're a garden-lover, this is a real treat.
Shows and Festivals
Britain's biggest agricultural show takes place here for four days in the third week of July at the purpose-built showgrounds in Llanelwydd, which is 25minutes away from Brecon by car. It's a wonderful occasion - livestock of the highest quality includes horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, a craft hall, food hall, axemen arena, showjumping, music, displays of farm machinery, rural skills displays, fairground and food outlets.
You will need to leave early due to traffic queues.
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Royal Welsh Showground
Britain's biggest agricultural show takes place here for four days in the third week of July at the purpose-built showgrounds in Llanelwydd, which is 25minutes away from Brecon by car. It's a wonderful occasion - livestock of the highest quality includes horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, a craft hall, food hall, axemen arena, showjumping, music, displays of farm machinery, rural skills displays, fairground and food outlets.
You will need to leave early due to traffic queues.
The oldest agricultural show in the UK.
It's a great and exciting day out for all and family with main ring displays and country pursuit displays to the many breeds of sheep, cattle, horses goats and Poultry. The terrier and lurcher show attracts competitors from far and wide and the ever-popular dog agility provides hours of fun for enthusiasts with the Companion Dog Show also proving very popular.
From clothing and jewellery to hand made cards, there is something for everyone. Combine this with vintage and modern machinery, dog show, food hall, sheep-shearing competitions, fun fair - rides and stalls for children, a beer tent and much more you will be sure to have a great family day out.
The Show attracts over 10,000 people and with over 200 trade stands and main ring attractions there is plenty of entertainment on offer for them.
Brecon County Show
WattonThe oldest agricultural show in the UK.
It's a great and exciting day out for all and family with main ring displays and country pursuit displays to the many breeds of sheep, cattle, horses goats and Poultry. The terrier and lurcher show attracts competitors from far and wide and the ever-popular dog agility provides hours of fun for enthusiasts with the Companion Dog Show also proving very popular.
From clothing and jewellery to hand made cards, there is something for everyone. Combine this with vintage and modern machinery, dog show, food hall, sheep-shearing competitions, fun fair - rides and stalls for children, a beer tent and much more you will be sure to have a great family day out.
The Show attracts over 10,000 people and with over 200 trade stands and main ring attractions there is plenty of entertainment on offer for them.
Brecon Jazz was established in 1984 and takes place annually in early August hosting jazz artists from across the world.
There is a considerable fringe festival providing free music in pubs cafes and other venues in the town.
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Brecon Jazz Festival
8 Bell LaneBrecon Jazz was established in 1984 and takes place annually in early August hosting jazz artists from across the world.
There is a considerable fringe festival providing free music in pubs cafes and other venues in the town.
As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping.
This years Winter Fair will be held on 29th – 30th of November 2021. Once again the showground at Llanelwedd will be full of visitors, competitors and livestock over the two day show.
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As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping.
This years Winter Fair will be held on 29th – 30th of November 2021. Once again the showground at Llanelwedd will be full of visitors, competitors and livestock over the two day show.
The internationally renowned Hay Literature Festival takes place annually during the May Half-Term and attracts many thousands of visitors.
Book tickets early to hear authors and speakers from all over the world.
A bookshop with 55,000 titles sits at the heart of the tented site with deckchairs, cafes, restaurants and stalls. These can be visited free of charge, tickets are only required for the organised speaking events and activities.
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The Hay Festival
Brecon RoadThe internationally renowned Hay Literature Festival takes place annually during the May Half-Term and attracts many thousands of visitors.
Book tickets early to hear authors and speakers from all over the world.
A bookshop with 55,000 titles sits at the heart of the tented site with deckchairs, cafes, restaurants and stalls. These can be visited free of charge, tickets are only required for the organised speaking events and activities.
The Green Man Festival is an independent music, science and arts festival held annually in mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. Founded by Jo Bartlett and Danny Hagan in 2003 and now run by Fiona Stewart, Green Man has evolved into a 25,000 capacity week long event, showcasing predominantly live music.
It takes place near Crickhowell, which lies within easy reach of Brecon
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Green Man Festival
The Green Man Festival is an independent music, science and arts festival held annually in mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. Founded by Jo Bartlett and Danny Hagan in 2003 and now run by Fiona Stewart, Green Man has evolved into a 25,000 capacity week long event, showcasing predominantly live music.
It takes place near Crickhowell, which lies within easy reach of Brecon
Abergavenny Food Festival enjoys an exceptional reputation as a place for chefs, food businesses, journalists, farmers and food producers to come together.
It is known for being an inclusive and welcoming event, delivering a delicious opportunity for people from all walks of life to explore and learn about food.
There us an extensive programme of activities, including product tastings, kids’ activities, masterclasses, hands-on cookery lessons and topical debates.
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Abergavenny Food Festival
63 Frogmore St Abergavenny Food Festival enjoys an exceptional reputation as a place for chefs, food businesses, journalists, farmers and food producers to come together.
It is known for being an inclusive and welcoming event, delivering a delicious opportunity for people from all walks of life to explore and learn about food.
There us an extensive programme of activities, including product tastings, kids’ activities, masterclasses, hands-on cookery lessons and topical debates.