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Are you a Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons Tourism Business ?

Are you a Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons Tourism Business ?

Are you wondering how to get your business noticed on this destination website platform, and more importantly the NEW website destined to be unveiled later this year all ready for the 2025 season? Would you like to be more actively involved in networking with like-minded operators through a series of…

30/08/2024
September in Bannau Brycheiniog: The Perfect Time for a Tranquil Getaway

September in Bannau Brycheiniog: The Perfect Time for a Tranquil Getaway

September is truly a charming month to explore Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons. With the hustle and bustle of summer behind us and children back in school, the region transforms into a haven of tranquillity. The typically pleasant weather adds to the allure, making it an ideal…

20/08/2024
Celebrate music, feasts and fun at Penpont’s Sigldigwt Festival

Celebrate music, feasts and fun at Penpont’s Sigldigwt Festival

Set to the stunning backdrop of the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons, join the dancing wagtails by the river at Penpont next month for a celebration of music, fine feasts, local beers and handmade cocktails.  Sigldigwt Festival is a folk festival taking place on Saturday, September 28. The folk-inspired psychedelic dance troop The Wanton String Band will…

15/08/2024
ITS SHOW TIME – ROYAL WELSH SHOW 2024

ITS SHOW TIME – ROYAL WELSH SHOW 2024

The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show takes place at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from 22 – 25 July 2024. On the outskirts of the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park , each year the Royal Welsh Show attracts hundreds of thousands…

22/07/2024
First Wellbeing & Outdoor Activity Festival in the heart of The Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brecheiniog  – Wellsynergy 2024

First Wellbeing & Outdoor Activity Festival in the heart of The Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brecheiniog  – Wellsynergy 2024

Brecon Beacons Tourism members Wellsynergy are holding the first Wellbeing and Outdoor Activity Festival will be held in the heart of Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brecheiniog this September.  It’s the vision being brought to life by outdoor enthusiasts Janine Price and Chris Thomas from The Walking The Brecon Beacons team –…

17/07/2024
Your Complete Guide to Brecon Choir Festival 2024

Your Complete Guide to Brecon Choir Festival 2024

We are just a few days away from the third Brecon Choir Festival. The finest Choral Festival held in the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons We have compiled below a few FAQs which we hope will make your life a bit easier over the weekend. Please do give them a…

15/07/2024
Work Experience in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Work Experience in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Work experience The National Park Authority offers an annual work experience programme and this year the programme runs from 15th – 18th July 2024. The Authority takes Year 10/11/12 students who follow a varied programme and experience different aspects of the National Park Authority’s work. Any students that are interested in taking part…

20/05/2024
Late Nights at Hay Festival

Late Nights at Hay Festival

Live music in Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons Music @Hayfestival Not just for the day time trips the Hay Festival also sees later evening sessions from some world renowned musicians 2024 sees late night performances from such bands such as The Fontanas Saturday 25 May 2024, 9pm–10.15pm – Wye Stage Don’t miss…

13/05/2024
Hay Festival 2024

Hay Festival 2024

Family Fun & Sports Day in the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons The count down is on and excitements is building for the 2024 Hay Literary Festival, nestled in an outlying corner of our beautiful park from 23 May – 2 June 2024 the booktown of Hay-on-Wye welcomes writers, readers,…

08/05/2024
The Taff Trail, Bannau Brycheiniog – cycle it, walk it, explore it #walesbytrails

The Taff Trail, Bannau Brycheiniog – cycle it, walk it, explore it #walesbytrails

The Roost is a popular spot, not just for those wanting to engage in that sedate sport of down hill mountain biking, but also those looking for a sustainable home away from home. Kath, owner of The Roost, writes about the Taff Trail right on their doorstep, and how it…

29/02/2024


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