Brecon Beacons Attractions

 



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A range of local Attractions are listed below, see also our Historic Sites section for castles, ancient sites and National Trust properties in this area.
Horse ridingHorse Riding
Dinefor Riding Centre Llandyfan, 01269 850042
Five Saints Riding centre www.fivesaints.com
Golf in CarmarthenshireGolf
Glynhir Golf Club Llandyfan, 01269 850 472
www.welshgolfcourses.com
National Garden of Wales CarmarthenshireNational Botanic Garden of Wales
The first National Botanic Garden to be built in Britain for 200 years. The Great Glasshouse by Sir Norman Foster
www.gardenofwales.org.uk
AberglasneyAberglasney Gardens
'The Garden Lost In Time' recently restored house and garden
www.aberglasney.org
Welsh chocolate farmPemberton's Chocolates
Welsh chocolate farm
www.welshchocolatefarm.com
LlandoveryLlandovery
Small town with strong drovers connections, they graduated from driving cattle to the markets of London to starting the banking system in these parts. See information on Twm Shon Catti the local outlaw in the Llandovery Heritage Centre
Brecon CathedralBrecon Town and Cathedral
Home of the army in Wales. South Wales Borderers. Rorks Drift etc., museum
www.breconcathedral.org.uk
Brecon Beacons National Park Tourist CentreBrecon Beacons National Park Tourist Centre
And the Trap Art Centre. 01269 850 362 Which show paintings, sculpture and crafts and where you will can see demonstrations and enjoy teas or shopping.
www.breconbeacons-npa.gov.uk
Llyn BrianneLlyn Brianne
Spectacular dam and lakes, many farms drowned, remote and grand landscape, see Soar y Mynydd small 19C chapel still in use.

Further Afield

Pembrokeshire Coast PathPembrokeshire Coastal Path
The spectacular coastline of Pembrokeshire is a short distance away. The coastal path provides wonderful views and you will discover quiet coves and wild flowers.
Llanerchaeron - click for national Trust WebsiteLlanerchaeron
National Trust House and Gardens near Aberaeron, 01545 570 200
Dolaucothi Gold MinesDolaucothi Gold Mines
National Trust Attraction at Pumpsaint, 01558 650 177
Tenby
Perhaps the most photographed town in Britain
www.virtualtenby.co.uk
St.David's PembrokeshireCity of St.Davids
Smallest city with cathedral dedicated to and founded by St.David, patron saint of Wales in 6C, present building 11C
www.stdavids.co.uk
The old University building on Aberystwyth sea frontAberystwyth
West coast seaside town with National Library of Wales and large university
www.aber.ac.uk
Rural LampeterLampeter
Oldest university in Britain after Oxford
Newcastle Emlyn west Wales Newcastle Emlyn
The independent town website.
Hay on WyeHay on Wye
The town of Hay on Wye claims it is the largest bookshop in the world, annual festival
www.hayfestival.co.uk

 


Ileana Jones - Cennen Cottages at Blaenllynnant - Gwynfe - Llangadog - Carmarthenshire - SA19 9SB
Phone: 01550 740 376    Fax: 01550 740 364
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