PERSEID METEOR SHOWER WITH DARK SKY WALES- Friday 10th August- 19:00 – 22:00 Come and view one of nature’s finest shows: the Perseid meteor shower, live from the dark skies above the National Park. Experts from Dark Sky Wales will help you explore the heavens in their portable planetarium; view stars and planets through telescopes. …
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With mountains and moorland, standing stones and castles, lively waterfalls and vibrant communities, the Brecon Beacons National Park has masses to offer residents and visitors. We have a long and colourful history and a rich and varied mythology and culture. Here are 16 photos that will make you want to book your stay in this …
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October sees the return of crisp days and cold evenings, but that’s no excuse to hibernate. October is all about long leafy walks, pubs with fires and sunday lunches. So get out there and enjoy the Brecon Beacons this October with our pick of events happening across the National Park. Crickhowell Literary Festival 2017 1st-8th Oct 2017 The …
Some of the best things in life are free and in the Brecon Beacons free can be a lot of fun and definitely memorable. Here are 7 extraordinary things to do for free in the Brecon Beacons National Park. 1. Discover a Waterfall We love our Brecon Beacons Waterfalls and we know our visitors do …
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The Brecon Beacons have been named the top place to go stargazing by Rough Guides - keep reading to find out more about where to go stargazing in our National Park. On a clear night in the Brecon Beacons, you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebulas and even meteor showers. It’s enough to make …
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Come and view one of nature’s finest shows: the Perseid meteor shower, live from the dark skies above the National Park on the 11th of August. Experts from Dark Sky Wales will help you explore the heavens in their portable planetarium; view stars and planets through telescopes. If it is cloudy there will be a …
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Heres all you need to know on 3 exciting stargazing events happening in the Brecon Beacons very own Dark Skies Reserve this month: 12th February-Stargazing Evening 7:00pm, national Park Visitor Centre, Libanus An evening of Stargazing at the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre.Tickets £15 include a Gurkha Curry followed by an informative talk. Tickets …
2016 is Wales’ designated Year of Adventure and to celebrate, there is a unique opportunity for you to join an exclusive group of adventurers, who will explore the ‘RockStars’ of the world famous Brecon Beacons – the significant geology of the mountains, and the stunning views of their Dark Skies over the weekend of March …
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"The only Dark-Sky reserve in Wales is situated in the Brecon Beacons. You’d be hard pressed to find a community which goes to such great lengths to ensure light pollution is reduced. The hard work is obviously paying off – on a clear night you can see just about everything from anywhere" Ordnance Survey 2015 …
A series of interactive lectures by former University and NASA astronomer Martin Griffiths December 11th 2015: The Star of Bethlehem – what could it have been? January 22th 2016: Looking for other Earths – are there planets like ours out there and when will we find another planet fit for life? February 26th 2016: The …
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