Dark Sky Festival

20th Sep 2025 – 20th Sep 2025

Join us for the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Dark Sky Festival 20 September 2025, a celebration of the breathtaking night skies above the National Park. As an International Dark Sky Reserve since 2013, our park offers some of the most pristine stargazing opportunities in the UK.

Saturday 20th September,

Join us for our annual celebration of the night sky in the heart of the Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve. On Saturday 20th September 2025, the Visitor Centre comes alive with a full day and evening of inspiring talks, hands-on activities, stargazing sessions, and immersive planetarium experiences — all set against one of the best backdrops for dark sky discovery in the UK.
Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or simply love the beauty of a starry sky, the Dark Sky Festival offers something for everyone.

Planetarium Shows

A series of shows staged inside our mobile Planetarium.

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Guided walks

Guided walks by day, by dusk and even a bat walk.

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Expert Talks

The Harvard Computers, Journey to the Moon, Meteorites, Surviving Armageddon and more

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The Ultimate Stargazing Event, 7pm

Explore the Cosmos in the Heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Dark Sky Reserve
Join us for a magical three-hour journey through the universe, set in one of the UK’s most spectacular stargazing locations – the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre.
This unforgettable evening combines myth, science, and sky watching

Ultimate Stargazing Event Tickets
The photo shows cloud/fog filling the valley below Hay Bluff at sunset

Dark Sky Accommodation

We treasure our dark skies and are proud of our status as Wales's first Dark Sky Reserve. These properties are particularly active in reducing light pollution and promoting our Dark Sky

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