A large easily accessible forest centre, with picnic sites, a large car park, and even a corral for horses. There are numerous valleys and streams...

As the river Towy winds down the steep valley between Rhandirmwyn and Llandovery, it passes under this magnificent seventeenth century bridge. Dolauhirion Bridge has medieval...

This delightful reserve is set in the heart of mid-Wales. Dinas is a circular walk, steep and difficult in a couple of locations, but generally...

Llewelyn ap Gruffydd Fychan was the Welsh "Braveheart". He was publicly executed in Llandovery square by the English King in 1401 for refusing to betray...

The site of St Michael’s Church has been a centre of Christian worship for a thousand years or more. The present Norman church dates from...

Beacons Pottery and Picture Gallery occupies two floors of the historic 16th Century Defynnog Old School. Visitors can watch local potters working in the gallery...

The Church of St Cynog lies at the edge of the village of Defynnog in a delightful rural situation. It dates from medieval times and...

The medieval church of Llanfair ar y Bryn stands on a small hill to the north of Llandovery, overlooking the town. The Romans had earlier...

The church, dedicated to St. Dingat, is a Norman building, the nave and chancel are thirteenth century and the tower, fourteenth. It is built on...

Cwm Giedd Forest is a quiet secluded area in which to chill out with a picnic, undertake various walks, or mountain bike the woodland trails....

The beauty of the Elan Valley is undeniable and the Foel Tower is one of its highlights. The 52m structure is situated above the...

The dams of the Elan Valley were built in the 19th Century to supply water to the people of Birmingham. Pen-y-Garreg Dam is one...

This tranquil area in the centre of Ystradgynlais is named after its Bardic stone circle which dominates the centre of the park. A gorsedd is...

The bicycle has been part of the national consciousness for many hundreds of years, and is still an everyday object that many of us rely...

The Radnorshire Museum is situated in a beautiful building that has been funded by the Carnegie Trust. This town has become famous for people visiting...

Derry is one of the most important cities in Northern Ireland and has a long and interesting history that is well worth learning more about....

Although a relatively new gallery, visitors will find plenty to interest them here. A lively exhibition programme of Welsh & British artists provides a showcase...

This museum and art gallery is one of the centres of the social and cultural life of the community. The collection offers a great...

Cruise the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Brecon to Brynich, 2½ miles through a lock over an aquaduct, 2½ hours return. Public and private trips...

Theatr Brycheiniog / Brecon Theatre has a very picturesque setting at the start of The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Brecon town centre. Since its...

The Lluest Horse and Pony Trust is a rescue centre for horses, ponies and donkeys. The centre is based on a forty acre farm in...

This collection celebrates the interesting history of the South Wales Borderers and the Monmouthshire Regiment. One of the most interesting exhibitions on display at...

Located at the foot of the Black Mountains in the historic town of Hay on Wye, this gallery has flourished into one of the most...

With its 13th Century tower and adjoining Jacobean mansion, this fortress dominates the thriving ‘book town’ of Hay on Wye. The castle was built in...

Llangorse is the largest natural lake in South Wales, one mile long by half a mile wide. It is used for fishing (you can hire...

This magnificent eleventh century cathedral is most often visited for its beautiful choir vaulting and stained glass windows depicting Welsh saints. It houses the largest...

This is a medieval church of great character. It is dedicated to St. Meugan, who was a larger than life character, said to have been...

Pen y Fan, which lies about four and three-quarter miles south of Brecon is the highest point on the Brecon Beacons at 2907 feet above...

Y Gaer was an important Roman fort with a garrison of 500 cavalry recruited from Spain. It was built about AD75 during the conquest of...

Howell Harris museum open by arrangement. It is advisable to telephone beforehand. The museum is housed within Coleg Trefeca, a Grade II listed...

Ynyscedwyn Ironworks Park was created on the site of the ironworks which made Ystradgynlais famous. According to evidence found here, iron was being smelted here...

The Welfare is a thriving theatre and community arts centre providing a varied programme of professional theatre, music, comedy, film, dance and visual arts with...

For a tranquil walk, follow the Neath Canal towpath, through Neath town centre to Aberdulais where the basin has a skew bridge and 12 arch...

The Cribarth Mountain overlooking the village of Abercrave has the profile of a reclining man and is known as "The Sleeping Giant". It is most...

Fan Hir is a long, sweeping ridge in the Brecon Beacons, with an extensive cliff running throughout its length. A very popular walk starts opposite...

Craig-y-Nos Country Park offers over 40 acres of countryside to enjoy. The park was at one time part of the landscaped pleasure gardens of Craig...

This late Victorian church nestles in the peaceful hamlet of Callwen, near Pen y Cae, at the foot of the Brecon Beacons. Inside, the church...

Fan Fraith is a peak in the Brecon Beacons just north of Penwyllt, and extremely popular with walkers. For those interested in the exhilarating walk...

Fan Gyhirych is one of the South Western Beacons, and rises to 2,379ft above sea level. It has recently been declared open access land,...

Francis Kilvert, the Victorian diarist, was rector here from 1877 until his death in 1879 and is buried in the churchyard to the North of...