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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Halfway Forest Park is a mountain valley mainly forested with evergreen trees which give way to fields and native broadleaved trees the higher you climb....

The Red Kite Feeding centre is designed to fit naturally into the Black Mountain landscape and provides bird lovers the ideal opportunity to witness Red...

From the end of the road about a mile south-east of the tiny hamlet of Llanddeusant, which lies about 5 miles south of Llandovery, a...

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....

There is a network of forest roads on three levels within the forest which, together with three easy footpaths, provide opportunities for circular walks, crossing...

The church of St Cadog is the site of a medieval Celtic Christian community which occupied the location of the present church. This church is...

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,...

Dinefwr Castle is a romantic ruin perched on a crag high above the Tywi Valley. In medieval times it was the seat of the rulers...

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...

There are few castles in Europe that can boast a more spectacular location. Its weather-beaten ruins crown a limestone crag overlooking the remote Black Mountains....

The survival of Aberglasney Gardens over so many centuries is truly miraculous. Even in 1470 it was recorded that it had “nine green gardens, orchards,...

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...

This well respected arts centre has a 450 seat theatre, cinema, dance studio, snooker hall and art gallery, the Oriel Lliw. It hosts highest quality...

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

This nature reserve has been, for many years, quite a well-kept local secret, but is becoming better known as it has recently become a designated...

The Cwmddu Glen is a beautiful, secluded area of waterfalls near the town of Pontardawe. There is a circular walk which takes you through bluebell...

This beautiful Norman church, in a rural setting, is open for visitors during daylight hours. It is surrounded by excellent walking country and makes a...

Victoria Gardens is the jewel in the crown of Neath town centre. It has the classic landscaping of the Victorian urban park. It wwas created...

This National Trust property provides a fascinating and relaxing day out. For centuries this famous waterfall has provided water power for industry in this area....