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National Park Visitor Centre

Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Tel: 01874 623366

Find this Centre on a map

Or download our leaflet with a handy sketch map of how to find us. You'll be able to follow brown and white tourist road signs from a few miles away.

Opening hours

Information, exhibition and shop

  • March and April - open until 5.00pm
  • May and June - open until 5.30pm
  • July and August - open until 5.00pm (apologies for any inconvenience this summer due to our reduced opening hours)
  • September and October - open until 5.00pm
  • November to February - open until 4.30pm (Closed Christmas Day)

Tea Rooms

  • March to October - open until 5.00pm
  • November to February - open until 4.30pm (Closed Christmas Day)
  • Breakfast, lunch and refreshments served daily
  • Catering for weddings, parties and special occasions

Grounds

The grounds of the Centre are an ideal place to relax and take in the view. They are gently landscaped and mostly lawns and there are picnic tables, benches and seats in many places around the building.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome but on leads please. There are no dog waste bins at the Centre - so please remove your dog waste. Don't use the litter bins. Beyond the gates and stiles is Mynydd Illtyd Common.

Parking

  • The only charge we make is for parking - entrance to the Centre is free.
  • Short stay of up to two hours - £1.00
  • Longer stay / all day - £2.00
  • If you are a regular visitor, why not consider a season ticket? (application form)
  • We don't charge blue badge holders. There is dedicated parking for blue badge holders at the top of the main drive, outside the toilet area.

Toilets / baby changing

  • The toilets are open daily within normal opening hours.
  • There is one unisex toilet which is accessible for the disabled. This is open 24 hours a day.
  • Baby changing facilities include a private space, changing table and waste bin.

Information Desk

We have helpful and friendly staff on duty every day. We are used to typical (and unusual!) questions about the National Park. We have a wealth of knowledge about the popular sites and the lesser known gems of the area.

If you need help getting here, getting around or simply want to know how high the highest peak is - we can help.  If you want to phone us, you can reach us during normal opening hours on 01874 623366. At busy times we may take your details and call you back.

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