Castles and Heritage

Explore the rich history of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park through its magnificent castles and heritage hotspots, where centuries of stories come to life amidst breathtaking landscapes.

Visit our Heritage Hotspots

Carreg Cennen from above, a shot by the castle owners

Carreg Cennen Castle

Pen y Crug Iron Age hillfort

Y Garn Goch

Llanthony Priory
a guide dressed as a miner showing a group around the underground tour area. all wearing hard hats and head torches like a miner would have had too.

Big Pit, National Coal Museum

Craig-y-Nos a colourful past

Tretower Castle and Court

Explore our heritage

Step into the rich history of Bannau Brycheiniog, where ancient castles, historic towns, and cultural landmarks tell the story of the region.

Penderyn Mineral Line walk

Llanthony to Crickhowell (Beacons Way – day 2)

Henry Vaughan Walk

Talgarth Mill, Tours and Craft Shop

Talgarth Mill , Grade II listed building and is the only working watermill in the Bannau Brycheiniog
Sunset-Llangorse Lake

Llangorse

Penderyn Mineral Line

Carreg Cennen Castle to Bethlehem (Beacons Way – day 8)
a couple having a wedding reception in a room which has views up to the castle

Carreg Cennen Castle Wedding and Events Space

To explore this enchanting venue further do schedule a viewing appointment
a man working at the Distillery by the copper stills

Penderyn and Hirwaun

Penwyllt Circuit

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