Dan-yr-Ogof, National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Abercraf, Powys
Visitors beside the underground waterfalls in Cathedral Cave at Dan-yr-Ogof
Reconstruction of prehistoric people gathered around a burial in Bone Cave
View across the stone circle and lower visitor site at Dan-yr-Ogof
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Visitors beside the underground waterfalls in Cathedral Cave at Dan-yr-Ogof
Reconstruction of prehistoric people gathered around a burial in Bone Cave
View across the stone circle and lower visitor site at Dan-yr-Ogof
Two llamas standing together in a paddock at Dan-yr-Ogof
Life-sized pterosaur model beside a woodland waterfall at Dan-yr-Ogof
A visitor walking through an illuminated cave passage at Dan-yr-Ogof
Two dinosaur models among the trees on the woodland trail at Dan-yr-Ogof

Welcome to Dan-yr-Ogof, National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Ten attractions, one ticket and a full day to explore

Dan-yr-Ogof, National Showcaves Centre for Wales, brings three showcaves and a collection of family attractions together at Abercraf on the western side of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

Follow the visitor routes through Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave. The underground experiences range from the formations discovered by the Morgan brothers to Cathedral Cave’s waterfalls and the archaeological story of 42 human skeletons found at Bone Cave.

Above ground, come face to face with 250 life-sized dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Brachiosaurus and Tsintaosaurus.

Further down the site, meet the Shire horses and farm animals, explore Mr Morgan’s Victorian Farm and see how an Iron Age village was built from timber, straw, bracken and turf. Covered play areas, the museum, Fossil House, stone circles and gold panning add more to the day.

All ten attractions are included in one admission ticket. Check current opening dates, visitor information and ticket availability on the official Dan-yr-Ogof website before travelling.

The centre also has a coffee shop and gift shop. Campsite, caravan and self-catering accommodation are available separately for visitors who want to stay on site.

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01639 730284

Dan-yr-Ogof, National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1GJ

Amenities

  1. Cafe on Site
  2. On-Site Parking
  3. Wi-fi
  1. Family Friendly
  2. Shop on Site

Explore Dan-yr-Ogof

Tyrannosaurus rex model among palm trees at Dinosaur Park, Dan-yr-Ogof

Dinosaur Park at Dan-yr-Ogof

Meet 250 life-sized dinosaurs, from T rex to crested Tsintaosaurus, at Dan-yr-Ogof.
White Shire horse grazing beside a dark foal at Dan-yr-Ogof

Shire Horses, Victorian Farm and Iron Age Village at Dan-yr-Ogof

Meet Shire horses and farm animals, then explore Victorian and Iron Age life at Dan-yr-Ogof.
Visitors walking beside the underground River Llynfell in Dan-yr-Ogof cave

The Showcaves at Dan-yr-Ogof

Explore Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave—three underground experiences in one ticket.
Green pterosaur model in front of a woodland waterfall at Dinosaur Park, Dan-yr-Ogof

How to book

Book tickets online before visiting.

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info@showcaves.co.uk
01639 730284

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