Brecon Beacons | Wales
Visit Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park has some of the best walking and mountain biking holidays Wales has to offer.
Brecon is surrounded by beautiful cottages and farmhouses that make your stay in this beautiful region of the UK even more enjoyable. The Brecon Beacons is a fabulous place for that family weekend or countryside retreat that all will enjoy.
Luxury spa hotels and Michelin Star restaurants are perfect for those couples wanting something extra special for their UK weekend break.
Whilst Visiting Wales and the Beacon Beacons a great central place to set up camp would be in Crickhowell, a beautiful picturesque town nestled east of the Black Mountains and the National Park, famous for the Glanusk Estate and the annual Greenman Festival.
There is an abundance of renowned events happening throughout this region of Wales, from the world famous Hay Literary Festival, Abergavenny Food Festival, Local Farmers Markets, Crickhowell Walking Festival to name just a few.
Events in Brecon Beacons
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 4 Aug | MonLife Family Day at Abergavenny Museum and Castle |
| Wed 11 Aug | The Great Gatsby at Abergavenny Museum and Castle |
| Fri 13 - Sun 15 Aug | Brecon Jazz Festival at Brecon Jazz Festival |
Walks Around Brecon
Crickhowell
There are two choices to make at the start of this walk. The first choice is to decide whether you want a very simple straight forward walk lasting just over an hour, on a clear track from the car park (Grid ref:SO253285)
Historic Castles
Crickhowell
Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.
