The National Tourism Awards have announced their 2015 winners and we're delighted that so many are in our beloved Brecon Beacons With 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Awards being won Best Event (Small) Dinefwr Literature Festival won gold Best Event - Abergavenny Food Festival won silver! Best Visitor Welcome - Cantref Adventure Farm won …
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The Brecon Farmers Market takes place in Brecon Market Hall on the second Saturday of the month and falls on 11 April. From 9.30am until 2.00pm, enjoy amazing locally produced food, a bite to eat in the cafe, and live music by local musician John Stuart Hogg. Taken over by Teri Ann Winslow of Love …
Looking for something fun to do this Easter with your loved ones? Here are a few of our suggestions. Events 4th & 19th April - Sheep Trekking - Each sheep is fitted with a specially designed harness to carry your snack, and a soft rope halter, and you will choose your own sheep from a small flock …
The Battle of Agincourt, on 25 October 1415, is one of the best-known events in British history. The story of Henry V’s forces epic defeat of a much larger French army has been immortalised in tales, plays and poetry familiar to all. What is less well known is the role played by Wales in Henry’s …
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Henryhd Falls, which doubles as the Batcave, Batman's lair in the blockbuster film The Dark Knight Rises, has been made more accessible to visitors. The 88 foot tall waterfall, as well as the Nant Llech Trail, became a popular destination for movie buffs and curious visitors, but wasn't exactly the easiest attraction to get up …
The sky will be a bit darker on 20 March around 8:30 am because of a solar eclipse, the first visible in the mainland UK since 2011. About 95% of the sun will be covered by the moon! Brecon Beacons happens to have some wonderful locations for viewing it. Here are some of our favourites: Usk …
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We love our pets, and accept them as part of the family. So why not have a family meal with your pup? Here are a few places you can bring your dog to dinner: 1. The Felin Fach Griffin - A restaurant and hotel that is very welcoming to your four-legged family members. Just ask their …
The Brecon Jazz 2015 programme (August 7-9) is announced today, boasting the most international line-up in the event’s 31 year history, with tickets on sale from March 13 through breconjazz.com. Big name American headliners, exclusive performances, intriguing crossovers and global artists from Scandinavia through Romania, Brittany and Catalonia to Brazil that reflect jazz music’s global …
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Hay-on-Wye’s Drover Cycles will be going on the road from 16 March to 18 March with a series of roadshows to help benefit local businesses in the Brecon Beacons. Their main goal is to help businesses benefit by becoming more cycle friendly. They’ll be bringing their bikes with them to six different venues for two-hour …
Mother's Day is coming soon, and the tried and true flowers with breakfast in bed is getting a bit worn out. Here are some more adventurous options for mum: 1. Forage for wild garlic and learn to cook with it at the Spring Forage & Wild Garlic Bake Experience. For only £55pp, treat your mum …
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