From a locals point of view, some recommendations on places and things to do in the Brecon Beacons.
A step away from the usual and some new events that will hopefully become fixtures in the events space. Brecon Medieval Festival Brecon Cathedral 4 & 5 May 2024. "May the fourth be with you" medieval style with a combat arena, Vikings in a raiding camp & wheelbarrow jousting. Just a few of the events …
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July sees the Brecon Choir Festival in the heart of Wales. Situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, also known as Bannau Brycheiniog, with unforgettable choral experiences, the aim is to bring people together through the power of music & song while creating lasting memories and designed to evoke the senses. With venues throughout Brecon you …
The annual Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival 2015 takes place across the western half of the Brecon Beacons National Park between Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 7th June. To see the current programme of walks, talks and other events go here. Cost/donations All of our walks and talks are free this year courtesy of funding …
So what has a pirate dinosaur, a piano on wheels, the Enigma Machine and Robbie Williams got to do with it? Well obviously they’re all at Theatr Brycheiniog this summer season. As Stephen Fry would say it’s all part of this business we call ‘show’. I don’t know what to expect when I sweep through …
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Happy Birthday to the Brecon Beacons National Park, 58 today and looking amazing! There is so much to do and see in our National Park, have a read of our top 10 suggestions of what you can do - perfect way to enjoy the glorious weather and beautiful scenery this weekend in celebration. 1. Take a …
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Looking for ideas for this weekend in the Brecon Beacons National Park? How about taking in some dark sky sights at Hay on Wye's second dark sky festival this weekend - 17th - 19th April 2015. Over the weekend, there will be UK observers offering a range of activities from safe Solar Observing, a Planetarium experience, to …
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Of all the many places to see waterfalls in our Park, here are three of the best - we hope you enjoy! 1. Waterfall Country: living landscapes Waterfall Country is one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark, it lies within the triangle formed by …
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BBC One’s Secret Britain – Waterworld of Wales In this new series, Ellie Harrison and Adam Henson explore the hidden corners of the UK, hunting for secret places in the landscape, inspired by suggestions from Countryfile viewers. The first episode sees Ellie and Adam visit the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales to explore …
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Halloween is getting ready to hit the Brecon Beacons National Park with spooky activities to suit all ages, with fright nights, parties and haunted hotels! Since Halloween is only two weeks away, it's high time you got organised for all hallows eve. Here are a few ideas to get you started! Halloween, Craig y Nos …
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Adele Nozedar is at it again with her latest book, Great British Sweets and How to Make Them at Home being launched at an upcoming event at The Hours! The Hours Cafe & Bookshop in Brecon will be hosting Adele Nozedar this Friday, 26th of September, at 7:30pm for a sweet introduction to her latest book. Some …
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