Apply Here For This Exciting New Position Which Has Become Available Are you looking for a job in tourism? Do you want to help shape the tourism world in the Brecon Beacons / Bannau Bryncheioniog? Could you be the next voice for tourism in the Bannau Bryncheiniog / Brecon Beacons? Brecon Beacons Tourism (BBT), a 200+ strong membership organisation for tourism businesses, is looking for a part-time Executive Director to lead its continued progress. Includes strategic planning, budgetary control, stakeholder engagement, partnership working with the private, public and community sectors, politica ..read more

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Brecon Beacons (@visitbreconbeacons) We’re giving away an incredible Hay Festival experience. The winner will get a ‘Golden Ticket’ to the UK’s premier arts and literacy festival, giving you five pairs of tickets to events at the festival (subject to availability). The prize also includes lunch at the onsite restaurant, as well as a spending the night at the award winning The Felin Fach Griffin — where you’ll also enjoy dinner on the house. The winner will be announced on the 20th of May via email. Full terms and con ..read more

Credit: Sam Hardwick With just three short months to go until the Hay Festival begins, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know to make the best of this year’s event. From the line-up, to getting your hands on tickets, keep scrolling for a preview of what is sure to be a festival to remember. Following two years of digital events thanks to the pandemic, the event is back in force with what is set to be a wonderful line-up. Hay Festival international director Cristina Fuentes La Roche said: “Our 35th annual event in Wales, Hay Festival 2022 is going to be a return to remember and we lo ..read more

Visit Wales Crown Copyright World Book Day takes place each year in March, schools will be celebrating by inviting in authors and encouraging children to dress up as their favourite characters, helping them form a longstanding love of reading. We have a thriving creative community in and around the Brecon Beacons National Park, making this a superb region to find local books inspired by the countryside. Ways to get involved Plan a visit to Hay Festival Hay Festival Visit Wales Crown Copyright Hay Festival, one of the world’s biggest and best literary festivals and takes place each year for 10 ..read more

On 15th February 2022, The Old Railway Line Garden Centre were awarded ‘Garden Centre of the Year 2021’ at the national Garden Centre Association (GCA) Awards. This highly prestigious award is an amazing achievement for the independent garden centre located in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye. Named Best Garden Centre 9 years running for Wales and the West area The family-run business has won the title of ‘Best Garden Centre’ 9 years running for the Wales and the West area, but this is just the second time they have achieved top spot at the GCA’s National Awards. As well as this ..read more

The first Brecon Choir Festival is taking place over the weekend of 22nd to 24th July 2022. March 1st, St David’s Day saw ticket sales go live and they are expected to go quickly. Brecon Buzz, with support from the Town Council and a team of volunteers, is proud to announce this new 3 day music festival in Brecon. The festival events will take place in several venues across town including Christ College Brecon, the Cathedral and The Clarence Inn. Brecon Cathedral The aim is to put on a show of high-quality music whilst making the festival as inclusive as possible with opportunities for audien ..read more

Visit any where in Wales on March 1st; St David’s  Day and you’ll see children wearing traditional Welsh National costumes or Welsh rugby shirts, wearing bright green leeks and yellow daffodils turned into colourful accessories. St David’s Day or Dydd Gwŷl Dewi (Sant) Hapus in Welsh is always a special time in Wales, when local communities come together to celebrate the culture and qualities of Wales.    If you live or are visiting the Brecon Beacons National Park today expect to see hear lots of wonderful Welsh choirs and taste lots of delicious locally made food ..read more

Miners Cottages We are delighted to share Found’s  first exhibition of the year opens on Tuesday 22nd February. The show runs until Saturday, March 19th and we are open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4.30pm This inaugural exhibition for 2022 will overlap with Brecon Women’s Festival and features 6 women artists, Hannah McAndrew – a potter from Scotland, Zoe Wright – a jeweller based near Kington and a remarkable exhibition of images by international photographer Paul Harris.  Paul is showing a collection of images gathered over 30 years celebra ..read more

Georgie Harpur, Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus Visitors in pursuit of dark skies, will not be disappointed when they come to Wales. On a clear night in our National Park Brecon Beacons, you can enjoy seeing major constellations, bright nebulas the Milky Way and even meteor showers. The Brecon Beacons National Park has a number of publicly accessible Dark Sky sites, which are excellent places to enjoy stargazing. Find out more here. Our Park has some of the highest quality dark skies in the whole of the UK, making it the perfect destination for stargazers. We think th ..read more

The Brecon Beacons National Park is brimming with exciting attractions and activities which are all set to welcome you and your family this February half term. Take a look at suggestions for February half-term activities for kids in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Download our digital visitor guide to start planning your visit. With an interactive map, visitors can be sure to find the best places stay, to visit, things to do, great walks and places to eat and drink. Carreg Cennen CastleFebruary half-term activities for kids in the Brecon Beacons. Here are some of our favourite ..read more