Stargazing experiences and astrophotography workshops in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Serydda offers stargazing experiences and astrophotography workshops in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, helping visitors discover the area’s internationally recognised dark skies through guided night sessions and creative learning experiences. Based within one of the UK’s best Dark Sky Reserves, these experiences provide a unique way to explore the National Park after dark.

Led by experienced astrophotographer Dafydd Wyn Morgan, Serydda’s sessions combine expert guidance with a relaxed, accessible approach, making them suitable for beginners as well as those looking to develop their photography skills. From learning how to capture the Milky Way to understanding the night sky, each experience connects visitors more deeply to the landscape and environment.

These experiences are ideal for couples, solo travellers and small groups looking for something different during their visit. They appeal to those interested in photography, nature and wellbeing, as well as visitors seeking a memorable evening experience under clear, star-filled skies.

Located across key dark sky locations within Bannau Brycheiniog, including areas around the Central Beacons and Usk Valley, sessions take place in carefully chosen settings that maximise visibility and atmosphere.

Serydda offers a distinctive way to experience Bannau Brycheiniog, combining creativity, learning and the quiet beauty of the night sky.

Llety grŵp mawr ger Aberhonddu ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

Mae Ty’n Y Cae yn dŷ gwledig hunanarlwyo mawr ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, wedi’i leoli ar dir helaeth ger Aberhonddu ar ymyl y Bannau Canolog. Mae’r prif dŷ yn gallu lletya hyd at 21 o westeion, gyda ysgubor gysylltiedig yn cynyddu’r capasiti i 31, gan ei wneud yn ddewis delfrydol ar gyfer grwpiau mawr.

Wedi’i gynllunio ar gyfer arosiadau grŵp, mae Ty’n Y Cae yn cynnig mannau byw eang gyda lle i ymlacio a threulio amser gyda’ch gilydd. Mae ystafelloedd byw gyda thanau coed, ystafell fwyta fawr a dau gegin yn creu gofod cymdeithasol hyblyg. Yn yr awyr agored, mae’r gerddi yn cynnig lle i ymlacio gyda man tân a lle bwyta.

Mae’r llety’n addas ar gyfer teuluoedd estynedig, dathliadau a grwpiau mawr, gyda lle i bawb aros gyda’i gilydd mewn un lle. Mae’n arbennig o addas i gerddwyr a beicwyr, gyda mynediad hawdd at lwybrau lleol.

Wedi’i leoli ger Aberhonddu, mae mynediad hawdd at y Bannau Canolog, Llwybr Taf, Lon Las a Llyn Syfaddan.

Mae Ty’n Y Cae yn cynnig lle eang a chofiadwy i aros ym Mannau Brycheiniog.

Gweithdai gwaith coed ger Crughywel ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

Mae Gweithdai Coed Toolboxtan yn cynnig profiadau creadigol ymarferol ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, wedi’u lleoli ger Llangattock a Chrughywel ar ymyl y Mynyddoedd Duon. Dan arweiniad Tan, crefftwr profiadol, mae’r gweithdai hyn yn rhoi cyfle i ymwelwyr ddysgu technegau gwaith coed traddodiadol mewn amgylchedd hamddenol yng nghefn gwlad.

Wedi’u lleoli ar dir Ty’r Philip Evan Farm, mae’r gweithdai’n canolbwyntio ar ddefnyddio deunyddiau wedi’u hailgylchu, gan annog dull mwy ymwybodol araf o greu. Boed yn sesiwn hanner diwrnod neu weithdy estynedig, mae’r profiad yn ymarferol ac yn addas ar gyfer dechreuwyr a’r rhai sydd â rhywfaint o brofiad.

Mae’r gweithdai’n addas ar gyfer cyplau ac unigolion sy’n chwilio am brofiad gwahanol yn ystod eu hymweliad. Maent yn apelio at y rhai sydd â diddordeb mewn crefft, creadigrwydd a dysgu ymarferol.

Wedi’u lleoli ger Crughywel a’r Mynyddoedd Duon, gellir cyfuno’r gweithdai ag arhosiad mewn llety cyfagos megis Ty’r Philip Evan Farm neu Gaban Tarren, gan greu profiad mwy cyflawn.

Mae Gweithdai Coed Toolboxtan yn cynnig ffordd unigryw o brofi Bannau Brycheiniog drwy greadigrwydd a chysylltiad â’r dirwedd.

Peaceful farm stay near Llangattock and Crickhowell in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Ty’r Philip Evan Farm offers a peaceful farm stay in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, set in open countryside near Llangattock, close to the market town of Crickhowell on the edge of the Black Mountains. Surrounded by working farmland and wide-reaching views across hills and valleys, this rural accommodation provides a quiet and restorative base for visitors looking to slow the pace and experience the landscape in a more relaxed way.

Staying at Ty’r Philip Evan Farm is about stepping away from busy routines and reconnecting with nature. With walking routes, open hills and the Usk Valley nearby, you can spend your days exploring the National Park before returning to a calm and comfortable setting. The location offers a sense of space and seclusion while still being within easy reach of local towns. The farm is also home to Caban Tarren, an off-grid cabin set higher on the hillside, offering an alternative and more secluded stay experience.

This accommodation is best suited to couples and solo travellers looking for a peaceful break, walking holiday or nature escape. It appeals to those who value quiet surroundings, slower travel and a deeper connection to the landscape.

Located near Llangattock and Crickhowell on the edge of the Black Mountains, the farm provides a great base for exploring walking routes, open countryside and the wider National Park.

Ty’r Philip Evan Farm offers a calm and memorable place to stay, ideal for unwinding and reconnecting with Bannau Brycheiniog.

Llety gwely a brecwast ger Aberhonddu ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

Mae Beacons View yn cynnig llety gwely a brecwast ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, wedi’i leoli mewn ardal wledig dawel ger tref farchnad Aberhonddu. Gyda golygfeydd tuag at y Bannau Canolog, mae’r llety croesawgar hwn yn darparu canolfan gyfforddus i archwilio’r Parc.

Mae aros yn Beacons View yn cynnig profiad hamddenol, gyda brecwast wedi’i baratoi’n ffres i ddechrau’r dydd cyn mynd allan i archwilio’r mynyddoedd a’r ardaloedd cyfagos. Boed ar gyfer egwyl fer neu wyliau cerdded, mae’n gyfuniad o gyfleustra a thawelwch.

Mae’n addas ar gyfer cyplau ac unigolion sy’n chwilio am lety tawel gyda mynediad hawdd at weithgareddau awyr agored. Bydd cerddwyr a beicwyr yn gwerthfawrogi’r lleoliad a’r mynediad at lwybrau lleol.

Wedi’i leoli yn ardal y Bannau Canolog, mae’n ganolfan wych ar gyfer archwilio Aberhonddu a’r Parc ehangach.

Mae Beacons View yn cynnig lle croesawgar a chyfforddus i aros wrth ddarganfod Bannau Brycheiniog.

Canal boat holidays in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Road House Narrowboats offers canal boat holidays in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, providing self-catering narrowboat stays on the scenic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Gilwern, close to Abergavenny and Crickhowell. This long-established family-run business gives visitors the chance to experience the National Park from a completely different perspective, travelling slowly through mountain scenery, wildlife habitats and historic canal villages.

A narrowboat holiday offers a relaxed and immersive way to explore the destination, combining the freedom of self-catering accommodation with the experience of travelling through the landscape. With a small fleet of traditional narrowboats designed for easy cruising, Road House Narrowboats welcomes both first-time boaters and returning visitors, with full guidance provided before setting off.

These canal boat holidays are ideal for couples, families or small groups looking for a peaceful break, walking holiday or nature escape. Travelling at canal pace allows time to enjoy towpath walks, visit local pubs and explore market towns along the route, while dog-friendly options make it suitable for visitors wanting to bring their four-legged companions.

Located within the eastern area of Bannau Brycheiniog, the canal provides access to the Usk Valley, the Black Mountains and some of the most tranquil scenery in the National Park. Nearby towns including Crickhowell and Brecon offer places to eat, independent shops and visitor attractions to enjoy during your stay.

Road House Narrowboats offers a memorable and unhurried way to discover Bannau Brycheiniog, combining a unique place to stay with a classic waterways experience.

Bythynnod gwyliau a llety hunanarlwyo ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

Mae Wales Cottage Holidays yn cynnig dewis eang o lety hunanarlwyo ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, gan helpu ymwelwyr i ddod o hyd i fythynnod gwyliau a llety gwledig ledled yr ardal. Fel llwyfan archebu sy’n arbenigo mewn llety yng Nghymru, mae’r casgliad yn cynnwys bythynnod traddodiadol, tai gwyliau modern a llety mewn lleoliadau gwledig.

Boed eich bod yn cynllunio gwyliau cerdded, egwyl fer yn y wlad neu arhosiad hirach i archwilio’r Parc, mae Wales Cottage Holidays yn ei gwneud hi’n hawdd dod o hyd i lety sy’n addas i’ch anghenion. Mae llawer o’r eiddo’n cynnig mynediad hawdd at lwybrau cerdded, trefi marchnad a golygfeydd eiconig y Bannau.

Mae’r llety’n addas ar gyfer cyplau, teuluoedd a grwpiau, gyda nifer o opsiynau sy’n croesawu cŵn. O leoliadau gwledig tawel i eiddo ger trefi fel Aberhonddu, Crughywel a’r Gelli Gandryll, mae digon o ddewis.

Mae llety hunanarlwyo yn rhoi rhyddid i chi archwilio’r ardal ar eich cyflymder eich hun, gan greu canolfan berffaith i ddarganfod tirweddau, bwyd lleol a phrofiadau awyr agored y Parc.

Luxury group accommodation in Crickhowell

Set in the heart of Crickhowell, Ty Croeso is a spacious and characterful holiday house offering luxury self-catering accommodation for groups of families and friends within Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

Sleeping 8–16 guests across nine en-suite bedrooms, this impressive house is designed for gathering together while still allowing space and privacy. Once the infirmary for a nearby workhouse, Ty Croeso has been carefully transformed into a warm, welcoming place to stay, with its history adding depth and character to the experience.

Inside, generous living spaces make it ideal for multi-generational holidays, celebrations and special occasions. A large sitting room with comfortable seating, an open fire and views across the town invites long evenings together, while the dining space allows everyone to sit down and share meals. There’s even a small bar area for relaxed drinks at the end of the day.

Outside, terraced gardens and a beautiful walled garden provide peaceful spots for morning coffee or evening conversation. As night falls, the setting comes into its own — the area is known for its dark skies, making the outdoor hot tub a memorable place to unwind and stargaze.

Bedrooms are individually styled and thoughtfully arranged, offering a mix of super-king or twin zip-and-link beds, doubles and singles, all with modern en-suite facilities. A separate garden cabin sleeping two, complete with a wood burner, offers extra flexibility for guests wanting a little more privacy.

With independent shops, cafés and pubs just a short walk away, Ty Croeso is perfectly placed for exploring Crickhowell’s lively food and festival scene, as well as the surrounding hills, rivers and canals. Whether you’re planning a walking weekend, a celebration with friends or a relaxed family gathering, Ty Croeso offers a distinctive and comfortable base for enjoying this part of Wales together.

Wedi’i leoli ar fferm waith draddodiadol ger Llyn Llangors, mae Shepherds Retreat Wales yn cynnig profiad glampio tawel yng nghanol Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, gyda golygfeydd agored tuag at y Mynyddoedd Duon a Mynydd Troed yn codi uwchben y dirwedd.

Mae hwn yn le sydd wedi’i gynllunio ar gyfer arafu. Mae tri chwt wedi’u steilio’n ofalus — dau gwt bugail traddodiadol ac un cwt lliwgar ar steil carafan Sipsi — wedi’u lleoli yng nghefn gwlad agored, wedi’u hamgylchynu gan dir fferm a thirwedd fynyddig. Mae pob cwt yn cysgu dau berson yn gyfforddus ac yn cynnwys stôf goed ar gyfer nosweithiau clyd, gan eu gwneud yn addas ar gyfer arhosiadau haf a gwyliau tawelach yn y tymhorau oerach.

Mae’r lleoliad yn cyfuno preifatrwydd â mynediad hawdd. Mae Llyn Llangors a phentref Llangors o fewn pellter cerdded, tra bod Bannau Brycheiniog a’r Mynyddoedd Duon yn cynnig cyfleoedd di-ri ar gyfer cerdded, beicio a gweithgareddau awyr agored. Ar nosweithiau clir, mae’r ardal yn disgleirio — mae hwn yn ardal awyr dywyll gydnabyddedig, sy’n berffaith ar gyfer syllu ar y sêr o amgylch y ffagl dân.

Boed yn wyliau rhamantus, egwyl glampio fer gyda ffrindiau neu arhosiad hirach i archwilio’r ardal, mae Shepherds Retreat Wales yn cynnig llety cynnes, llawn cymeriad sy’n teimlo’n gwbl gysylltiedig â’i dirwedd.

Mae Shepherds Retreat Wales hefyd yn fan delfrydol i westeion sy’n ymweld ag Ellesmere Riding Centre, sy’n cael ei redeg o’r un fferm deuluol. Mae’r cwtiau’n addas iawn ar gyfer gwyliau marchogaeth, gan gynnig arhosiad hamddenol yn agos at y stablau a’r llwybrau marchogaeth cyfagos.

Horse riding experiences beside Llangorse Lake

Situated on the edge of Llangorse Lake, between the rugged Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, Ellesmere Riding Centre is a long-established, family-run riding centre offering exceptional horse-riding experiences for all abilities.

With a carefully managed herd of well-schooled horses and ponies, Ellesmere is known for matching riders thoughtfully to their mount and tailoring each experience to confidence and experience. Beginners, families and returning riders can enjoy relaxed pony trekking through open countryside, while more experienced riders have the opportunity to explore further afield on faster-paced hacks and longer rides with expansive views across the lake, moorland and mountains.

For accomplished riders, Ellesmere Riding Centre also offers immersive trail riding experiences in the remote Black Mountains. These multi-day rides travel through high ridges, wooded valleys and open moorland, staying overnight in carefully chosen local accommodation and offering a rare, deeply rewarding way to experience this quieter side of Wales on horseback.

With over five decades of experience, knowledgeable guides and a strong emphasis on care, safety and quality, Ellesmere Riding Centre offers riding that feels authentic, unhurried and closely connected to the landscape. Whether you’re taking your first steps into riding or looking for a memorable long-distance adventure, it’s a standout experience beside Llangorse Lake.