Visit Wales Crown Copyright World Book Day takes place each year in March, schools will be celebrating by inviting in authors and encouraging children to dress up as their favourite characters, helping them form a longstanding love of reading. We have a thriving creative community in and around the Brecon Beacons National Park, making this …
On 15th February 2022, The Old Railway Line Garden Centre were awarded ‘Garden Centre of the Year 2021’ at the national Garden Centre Association (GCA) Awards. This highly prestigious award is an amazing achievement for the independent garden centre located in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye. Named Best Garden Centre 9 years running for Wales …
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Visit any where in Wales on March 1st; St David’s Day and you’ll see children wearing traditional Welsh National costumes or Welsh rugby shirts, wearing bright green leeks and yellow daffodils turned into colourful accessories. St David’s Day or Dydd Gwŷl Dewi (Sant) Hapus in Welsh is always a special time in Wales, when local communities come together …
Georgie Harpur, Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus Visitors in pursuit of dark skies, will not be disappointed when they come to Wales. On a clear night in our National Park Brecon Beacons, you can enjoy seeing major constellations, bright nebulas the Milky Way and even meteor showers. The Brecon Beacons National Park has a …
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The Brecon Beacons National Park is brimming with exciting attractions and activities which are all set to welcome you and your family this February half term. Take a look at suggestions for February half-term activities for kids in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Download our digital visitor guide to start planning your visit. With an interactive map, visitors …
For romantic short breaks for couples we think our national park is pretty hard to beat. As well as Valentines day, in Wales, we also celebrate on the 25th January as we have our own patron Saint of lovers, St Dwynwen, daughter of the King Brychan Brycheiniog, who lived int he 5th Century. On your …
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside with your family and enjoy creating wonderful memories. And with all the events and activities you can get up to in our National Park it’ll be impossible for the kids to get bored this October half term. There’s nowhere better to admire the changing seasons than in …
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There are lots of spooky goings on in the Brecon Beacons National Park this Halloween. Here are a few family friendly events to take your pick from; Make a mythical beast mask or lantern at a free workshop hosted by Brecon’s Mari Lwyd on Wednesday 30th October, 2-5pm. (All children MUST be accompanied by an …
Motorbikers Rev up for Llandovery Motorbike Weekend, which takes place next weekend. The local community in Llandovery, at the western gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park, are inviting bikers to make time for more than a pit-stop at the picturesque, historic town with a special Motorbike Weekend on 6th -7th July – to show …
Found Gallery – will open its doors on the 5th July. The new contemporary art gallery is on The Bulwark in Brecon. Found is situated in a prominent position, opposite Y Gaer, the new community hub, museum, gallery and library that is also due to open this summer. Local residents, Punch and James Maughan, have …
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