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Stargazing in the Park

Things to Do

The historic town of Brecon is a 15-minute drive and offers many visitor attractions including Llangorse lake, the Dan-yr-Ogof caves and the Big Pit. Also to enjoy are the regular farmers markets and the endless options for outdoor pursuits such as mountain climbing, hill walking, canoeing, cycling, pony trekking, bird watching, water sports to gentle walks. Not forgetting the golf courses of Cradoc and Brecon.

 Local places of interest and culture include Brecon Cathedral, the South Wales Borderers museum and Brecon Theatre, situated on the banks of the canal and offering a wide variety of shows.

Hay-on-Wye is a small, picturesque town in the heart of the black mountains. It is full of bookshops and cafe’s and is famous for its annual literary festival.

Some local events during the year

May:
Hay-on-Wye Literary festival - one of the major events of the year.

July:
Royal Welsh Show - the largest agricultural show in Europe. Great fun for all the family!

August:
The Brecon Jazz festival - a must for all music lovers!

Llandrindod Wells Victorian festival - with a grand finale of torch lit prosession and fireworks!

Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains - a celebration of food, farming, music and crafts.

September:
Abergavenny Food Festival - celebrity cooks and stall promoting local & regional produce.

October:
Brecon Beacons Food Festival - food and drink from across Wales to sample and buy.

For further information contact the National Park Information Centre, Brecon - 01874 623156

Some examples of Local walks

Walk 1: Accesible Talgarth

Walk 2: Heritage around Talgarth

Walk 3: Relax the spirit and mind around Talgarth

Walk 4: Lazy Sunday in Talgarth

Walk 5: Breathtaking views in the Black Mountains

Walk 6: An active day out