When you stay at Beacons Backpackers there are masses of places to go and things to do whether you're a family, a group or travelling on your own. Fabulous castles, deep showcaves and fascinating museums will enthral young and old alike as well as outdoor activities, local towns and outstanding scenery.
From annual events such as the Hay Festival of Literature and Brecon Jazz festival to adventure sports, open days, guided walks and children's activities.
Here are just a few...
National Park Visitor Centre
Find out more about the whole of the Park, its history and its people at the National Park Visitor Centre with its events, displays and restaurant/teashop.
Brecon Mountain RailwayCome and enjoy the Brecon Mountain Railway- a wonderful narrow gauge steam railway.
Crickhowell Walking Festival (St David's Weekend 2008)
Come to glorious Crickhowell on the 1st and 2nd of March 2008 for a full weekend of fantastic walks designed for all ages and abilities. There is also a full programme of supporting activities to engage and amuse. Crickhowell is situated just five miles east of Beacons Backpackers on the A40. Find out more here!
Abergavenny Food Festival
Each September, Abergavenny holds a very successful Food Festival throughout the town centre and castle. Check out their website for more inforamtion on this fantastic event!
Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal
The construction of canals was of huge importance to the progress of the Industrial Revolution. The Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal winds through the National Park and is now a quiet haven to walk along, take a day trip or hire a boat for a peaceful week. The Taff Trail cycling route runs along the first 2 miles from Brecon.
Brecon Cathedral Heritage Centre & South Wales Borderers Museum
Visitor Centres and Museums reveal stories of times past - try Brecon Cathedral Heritage Centre, South Wales Borderers Museum, the Canal Visitor Centre at Govilon (01873 830328), or Llandovery Heritage Centre (01550 720693). Other museums include Brecknock (Brecon) (01874 624121), Cyfarthfa (Merthyr Tydfil) (01685 723112) and Abergavenny (01873 854282). National Showcaves of Wales.The Green Man Music Festival
Why not check out some of the world's best folk music at the annual Green Man Festival near Hay On Wye every August. Check out who's playing this year on their website.
Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves
Discover history in ancient hill-forts and burial sites, Roman Roads and heritage centres, the National Showcaves of Wales (with their own dinosaur park), quaint country churches and the Country Park at Craig-y-nos.
The World Heritage Site at Blaenavon is developing fast with many landmarks of the Industrial Revolution now accessible. The mighty iron foundry which formed the cutting edge of technology only a short time ago, is now being lovingly restored and interpreted.
Big Pit
At Big Pit nearby, you can actually go down a coal mine guided by men who until recently earned their living literally at the coalface. Then you can explore the landscape around dotted with the remains of this era and imagine the hillsides teeming with the efforts of men, women, children and horses.
The Golden Valley
You can easily visit the famous Golden Valley in Herefordshire whilst you are here. History and culture wrestle for attention along with good locally produced food (often organic) and rolling meadows and pastures. Go to The Golden Valley & Black Mountains Experience.