Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Visitor Centre
Overview
Visit Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Visitor Centre where a team of friendly and knowledgeable information officers are on hand all year round to help you make the most of your visit to the National Park.
As well as information about the area, you can access the gift and craft shop, tea room, children's play area and public toilets. Parking is available on-site in the pay and display car park.
The National Park Authority now refers to the area by its original Welsh name Bannau Brycheinog.
Need some help with pronunciation? Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) – pronounced ‘ban-eye-bruck-ein-iog’.
What makes it special
- Explore the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks available in the licensed café
- Gift shop stocked with handmade items from local crafters
Opening times
Monday to Sunday, 09:30 - 16:30
Closed on Christmas Day
Price
Free (charge applies for parking)
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