We are delighted to share the news that BBT members can now sign up to take advantage of discounts afforded by becoming part of the Purchasing for Business family. T&Cs apply Exclusive retail discounts are available to Screwfix, B&Q, Tradepoint, Booker & Makro * when you register *Booker & Makro rebate only available to catering customers Please do contact Julie@breconbeaconstourism.co.uk for information on joining the BBT ..read more

Host & Stay Launches ManageGreen: Elevating Sustainable Practices in Holiday Home Management Host & Stay, a trailblazer in the holiday let management industry, proudly announces the launch of ManageGreen within their property management packages. Dedicated to fostering sustainability and conscious travel, ManageGreen represents Host & Stay’s commitment to environmental responsibility and signifies an important step forward in reshaping the landscape of holiday let and short-term rental management. Host & Stay recognises the need to mitigate the environmental impact of the shor ..read more

A step away from the usual and some new events that will hopefully become fixtures in the events space. Brecon Medieval Festival Brecon Cathedral 4 & 5 May 2024. “May the fourth be with you” medieval style with a combat arena, Vikings in a raiding camp & wheelbarrow jousting. Just a few of the events happening in and around our spectacular Cathedral. Events are free unless otherwise stated Llandovery Farmers Market Saturday 4 May 2024 This brand new market will be held on the first Saturday of the month in 2024, from 4th May till 5th October. The location is the historic Market Squar ..read more

July sees the Brecon Choir Festival in the heart of Wales. Situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, also known as Bannau Brycheiniog, with unforgettable choral experiences, the aim is to bring people together through the power of music & song while creating lasting memories and designed to evoke the senses. With venues throughout Brecon you get the opportunity to hear newly commissioned music from first class composers, the opportunity to take part in discussions with academics and to enjoy the soaring vocal tradition that is the Welsh singing culture. There is also the opportunity to see ..read more

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