Things to do.
Local Area
Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal & Boat rides, a haven for wildlife and a favourite with nature-lovers, walkers and cyclists. The northern section forms part of the Taff Trail Long Distance Footpath, a 55 mile route that can be walked or cycled, starting at Brecon Basin and ending in Cardiff.
Cultural Sites
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Grade I Listed Cathedral built in 1003 on the orders of Bernard de Neufmarché, the Norman knight who conquered the kingdom of Brycheiniog .
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Four Waterfalls Walk - Ystrafellte.
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Dan Yr Ogof Showcaves
Local Area
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 anyone starry eyed.
Our Park has some of the highest quality dark skies in the whole of the UK, making it the perfect destination for stargazers.
Local Activities
East of Brecon, between the Central Beacons and the Black Mountains, is the largest natural lake in Wales, called Llangorse Lake. You can launch your own craft from the boat hire centre or the sailing club or hire a dinghy, windsurfer, canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, pedalo or rowing boat.
Local Festivals
Hay Festival, May-June
Royal Welsh show, July
Brecon Jazz Festival, August
Greenman Festival , August
Local Activities
Walking the Brecon Beacons, Pen Y Fan, Corn Du, Cribyn.
Local Activities
Llangorse multi activity centre, where you are able to go indoor rock climbing and pony trekking.