DARK SKIES

In 2013, the night sky above the Brecon Beacons was designated an International Dark sky reserve and now attracts star gazers from all over the country

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For more information on Brecon's Dark Sky Reserve click here.

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BRECON TOWN 

With three rivers, Brecon & Monmouth canal, Cathedral and Promenade; Brecon town, just two-miles away offers a wealth of diverse activities. For information about local attractions and events in Brecon check out our Brecon town council map & guide or visit the Tourist Information Office in the town's main car park.

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To see what's on at 'Theatr Brycheiniog' - go to: http://www.brycheiniog.co.uk or for what's showing at Brecon's independent local cinema go to The Coliseum.

LLANGORSE LAKE 

Surrounded by a patchwork of green hills, fields, meadows and hedgerows, Llangorse is a truly beautiful spot and a lovely place to sail or paddle. You can launch your own craft from the boat hire centre or the sailing club, both of which are on Llangorse Common on the northwest shore, or hire a dinghy, windsurfer, canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, pedalo or rowing boat.

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For more information click here to visit the BreconBeacons.org website.

WATERFALL COUNTRY

One part of our National Park, at the head of the Vale of Neath, has so many wonderful waterfalls that we call it Waterfall Country. Many of these cascades are easily accessible on foot, as long as you’re prepared to walk through beautiful woods to get there.

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For more information on walking trails to explore waterfall country click here to visit the BreconBeacons.org website.

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HERITAGE RAILWAYS

Our nearest heritage railway line is the Brecon Mountain Railway which leaves from the village of Pant just south of Pen Y Fan.

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For more information click here to visit the BMR website.

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Slightly further afield, other heritage railway lines in South and Mid Wales include the Blaenavon Heritage Railway  and the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

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GARDENS

Inside the National Park the beauty tends to be wild and rugged.  

For more a more formal garden, however, step just outside the western boundary of the National Park for two of Wales' beautiful gardens open to the public: ​

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Click here for information on Aberglasney House and Gardens 

Click here for information in the National Botanic Gardens of Wales