The South Wales Borderers Museum
(12 Miles)*
When you come to Brecon be sure to reserve at least one hour to see the treasures of the 'Old 24th', South Wales Borderers, the Monmouthshire Regiment and, more recently The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot).
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Hergest Croft Gardens
(15 Miles)*
Hergest Croft Gardens lie in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains.
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Gilfach Nature Reserve
(15 Miles)*
Situated in a beautiful setting at the mouth of the Marteg Valley in the Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales, Gilfach is locally unique because of its wide variety of habitats: high moorland to enclosed meadow, oak woodland to rocky upland river.
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Tretower Court and Castle
(18 Miles)*
A visit to Tretower Court and Castle reveals two historic sites for the price of one. In open country against the backdrop of the Brecon Beacons stands a stark, round tower and its companion piece - a handsome stone manor house.
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Kinnersley Castle
(18 Miles)*
Kinnersley Castle was one of the many Marches castles sited by the Normans along the Welsh border. As seen today it is mainly the remodelled Elizabethan manor house of the Vaughan family.
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Moccas Court
(19 Miles)*
Built by Anthony Keck in 1775 overlooking the River Wye, decoration including the round room and oval stair by Robert Adam.
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Strata Florida Abbey
(21 Miles)*
The austere Cistercian monks were renowned for seeking out wild and lonely places in which to practice their religion. None of their Welsh abbeys preserve that spirit of remoteness more strongly than serene Strata Florida.
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Brecon Mountain Railway
(22 Miles)*
One of the most popular railways in Wales running in the Brecon Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir, from Pant to Dol-y-Gaer.
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Llanidloes Museum
(22 Miles)*
The Local History Gallery depicts the development of Llanidloes during the last three centuries. Topics include the history of the Old Market Hall, civic events in the town as well as both World Wars.
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National Showcaves Centre for Wales
(23 Miles)*
Created 350 Million years ago the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park gives you the opportunity to travel back though time.
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Craig-y-nos Country Park
(23 Miles)*
In 1976 the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority turned the grounds into a country park, for the benefit of locals and visitors alike.
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Bryn Bach Country Park
(23 Miles)*
The Park is set in 340 acres of mixed grass and woodland and has a 36-acre lake as its focal point. It offers something for all.
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Abergavenny Museum & Castle
(26 Miles)*
Abergavenny Museum presents the story of this historic market town from Prehistoric and Roman times right through to the present day.
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Blaenavon Ironworks
(27 Miles)*
South Wales's industrial history is recalled at this revealing site, one of Europe's best-preserved 18th century ironworks.
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Newtown Textile Museum
(27 Miles)*
The building that the Textile Museum is situated in is a fine example of a typical early 19th century weaving shop.
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