Big Pit National Coal Museum
Overview
With facilities to educate and entertain, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Don't miss the underground tour.
Visit the Big Pit website
What makes it special
- Underground tour
Opening Times
Daily - 09:30 to 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
Underground tours - 10:00 to 15:30
Price
Free entry
Other things to do nearby
Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre
Learn more about the Brecon Beacons, admire the stunning views, explore one of the trails for children or set off on a walk.
Brecon Cathedral
Because of its location it's thought that the Norman Priory might have been built on the site of an older, possibly Celtic, church.
Royal Regiment of Wales
The collection has artefacts from around the world that reflect the history and character of a 300 year old regiment.
Blaenavon World Heritage site
Nowhere in the world does a landscape shaped by iron making remain on such a complete scale as at the Blaenavon World Heritage site - there's plenty to explore here.
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering, rope bridges, high level cargo nets, abseiling or flying down the indoor zip line!
Walking and Rambling in the Brecon Beacons
The hostel is in a fantastic area for either a stroll or more challenging hike.
Mountain biking in the Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons National Park has lots of green roads, ideal for the relaxed mountain biker. You can hire bikes in the town or have them delivered to the hostel if you book in advance.
Climbing in Wye Valley
Symonds Yat is one of the best areas for climbing.
Mountain Biking in Llangattock
Crickhowell is a hub for Brecon Beacon National Park mountain biking routes, but there are a number of other routes in the area for all abilities.
Cycling in Llangattock
YHA Llangattock Mountain is perfect for super-fit cyclists as the hostel is 1000 foot up!
Walking and Rambling in Llangattock
High up in Brecon Beacons, right on the Cambrian Way, you can walk from the bunkhouse door and take your choice from a variety of routes.
Climbing in Llangattock
The bunkhouse is just 300 yards from Llangattock Cliffs, with good quality Limestone climbing with a variety of levels.
Watersports in Llangattock
Canoeing on the Brecon & Monmouth Canal is not only beautiful, but also a nice relaxed paddle with some challenging areas to test you.
Inspire2Adventure
Exciting adventure in the forest - try Inspire2Adventure's Guided Open Canoe Expeditions, Gorge Scrambling Experience, Rock climbing and Abseiling and more!
Tintern Abbey
One of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. Don't miss the Nave's west window which is currently being restored. Visit the website
Monmouth Canoe Hire
Just downstream from a small set of rapids, marking the start of a beautiful section of the Wye, there's 100 miles of canoe-able river.