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Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons

Welcome to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), a walker's paradise where every step leads you through a tapestry of breathtaking landscapes and serene nature.

For those yet to discover this gem, Powys, the heart of Wales, is a land of contrasts and natural beauty. It's the largest county in Wales, a realm where valleys merge with mountains, creating a diverse canvas that houses most of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Here, every path, every trail, tells a story, inviting you to become part of its enduring legacy. Welcome to a world where each step is an adventure, and every stay is a memory waiting to be made. Welcome to the Brecon Beacons.

Looking for somewhere to rest your walking boots? All our hotels, guesthouses, self-catering, glamping sites (and more) welcome walkers, but some have gone the extra mile and attained official ‘Walkers Welcome’ accreditation.

If you’re unfamiliar with this part of the world, Powys is the largest county in Wales, encompassing a landscape of valleys and mountains, including most of Brecon Beacons National Park.

Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales & covers an area of 520 square miles. This area includes the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and is an International Dark Sky Reserve.

Walk by day and star gaze by night. Or shop by day. Crickhowell, previous winner of the Best British High Street award), is a Georgian town on the edge of the Brecon Beacons.

Or find new books in Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books'.

Or find a quirky event in Llanwrtyd Wells. The World Alternate Games, Bog Snorkelling or Man v Horse Marathon, perhaps?

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Llanwrtyd Wells

Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain. It is also one of the friendliest, having a long history of catering for the many visitors who today come to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding Cambrian Mountains.
Aberhonddu | Brecon

Brecon is a historic market town where you'll enjoy losing yourself...not only in the narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shopfronts, but in the sense of timelessness about the place.
Crug Hywel | Crickhowell

The historic town of Crickhowell lies on the River Usk on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Y Fenni | Abergavenny

Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to the best food festival in the UK.
Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons National Park

Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales and includes Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and International Dark Sky Reserve

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Craig Y Nos Castle Wedding Venue Open Day - Brecon Beacons

Address

Craig y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GL

Telephone
+441639731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea

An Open Day is not like a 'Wedding Fair' with lots of stall-holders.
At an Open Day, the Venue is on display. We have two or three key suppliers - Table Decor, DJ and the Photographer.
Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains

Address

Nr Crickhowell, Powys

Nr Crickhowell

The Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park are spread across Powys, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Great for walking and the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain is a great place to experience dark skies.
Brecon County Show

Address

Brecon County Showground, The Watton, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7PL

Telephone
01874 611881

breconshow@gmail.com

Brecon

A great day out for all the family featuring Livestock and Main Ring Attractions as well as Domestic, Horticulture, Food Hall and Craft.
The Cambrian Way | Central Section

Address

Llanymddfri | Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0AW

Carmarthenshire

The Cambrian Way is a challenging long distance walk through the most unspoilt countryside in Wales. Walkers will be amazed at the remoteness of the central section route through Mid Wales from the Brecon Beacons to Southern Snowdonia.
Brecon Baroque Festival

Address

Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone
01874 611622

info@breconbaroquefestival.com

Brecon

Following the enormous success of the 2024 festival, French Connexions, Brecon Baroque will take place 17-20 October 2025.
Llanymddfri | Llandovery

Address

Llanymddfri | Llandovery, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0AW

Llandovery

Llanymddyffri, or Llandovery, means ‘church among the waters. Surrounded by three rivers, the Towy, the Bran, and the Gwydderi. Llandovery is a market town with a population of just under 3000.
Craig y Nos Castle Wedding Fair

Address

Craig y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea

Craig y Nos Castle is a Nation's Wedding Venue of the the Year 2024.
Pen Allt-Mawr

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

This walk is a continuation of the walk to Pen Cerrig-calch. The walk is approximately 8 miles and you need to allow at least 5.5hours if starting from the car park in Crickhowell.
Brecon Jazz Festival Weekend

Address

Multiple Venues around Brecon, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW

info@breconjazzfestival.co.uk

Brecon

The Brecon Jazz Festival is a music festival held annually hosting world-class jazz performances across a variety of venues in and around Brecon.
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Visitor Centre

Address

National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone
01874 623366

enquiries@beacons-npa.gov.uk

Brecon

The Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre provides information and interpretation for visitors to the area. There is a cafe on site, picnic area and craft and gift shop. The centre is one of the best places in the National Park to experience Dark Skies.
Talgarth

Address

Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BW

Brecon

The ancient market Town of Talgarth nestles beneath the Black Mountains which run along the border between Wales and England. Close to Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye, it provides an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the area.
Aberhonddu | Brecon

Address

Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

Brecon

Brecon is a historic market town where you'll enjoy losing yourself...not only in the narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shopfronts, but in the sense of timelessness about the place.
Hay Castle | Wedding Venue

Address

Hay Castle, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DG

Telephone
01497 820079

helen.lowther@haycastletrust.org

Hay-on-Wye

Hay Castle sets the imagination soaring. Once a great medieval stronghold, the castle and the grounds in the heart of Mid Wales are alive with possibilities once again.
Clytha Estate

Address

Clytha Estate, Clytha Riverside Car Park, Clytha, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BW

Clytha

The Clytha Estate in Monmouthshire is a classic 18th-century landscaped park combining fine architecture, grand sweeping views and tranquil countryside in a timeless atmosphere.
Brecon Beacons | Pen y Fan & Corn Du

Address

Pant ar Daf, Central Brecon Beacons, Powys, LD3 8NL

Telephone
01874 625515

brecon@nationaltrust.org.uk

Central Brecon Beacons

Pen y Fan and Corn Du are the two highest peaks of the central Brecon Beacons. They dominate the landscape for miles around, and make up one of the most recognisable skylines in the UK.
Sennybridge Show

Address

Sennybridge, nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 8TW

sennybridgeshow@gmail.com

nr Brecon

The Sennybridge Show is a one day event held on the first Saturday in September each year. The showground is located just off the A40 in Sennybridge.
Murder Mystery Dinner at Craig y Nos Castle

Address

Craig y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GL

Telephone
+441639731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea

Join us for a thrilling Murder Mystery Dinner where you'll have to solve the case of the Fatal Eclipse of the Heart!
Black Mountains | Grwyne Fawr Reservoir Walk

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Mynydd Ddu Car Park, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LY

Abergavenny

Grwyne Fawr Reservoir is a 2.5-mile uphill walk from the Mynydd Du car park. Look carefully and you might see wild ponies grazing among the gorse and take in views of the valley and the mighty conifers of the Mynydd Du forest in this remote area of…
Green Man Festival

Address

Crug Hywel | Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1AA

Telephone
0161 813 2222

customerservices@ticketline.co.uk

Crug Hywel | Crickhowell

Once a tiny folk event attended by just a few hundred people, Green Man has grown to be one of the can’t-miss fixtures of the summer festival season.
Abergavenny Food Festival 2025

Address

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone
07863 081303

affinfo@abergavennyfoodfestival.com

Abergavenny

Abergavenny plays host to the best of Welsh, British and international producers for two days every September, alongside a wide variety of top chefs, entertainment, demonstrations and more...