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’.
Monday to Sunday, 09:30 - 16:30
Closed on Christmas Day
Free (charge applies for parking)
Garden/grounds
Free parking on premises
Licensed bar
Garden/grounds
Contactless payments
Mountain view
WiFi
Free parking on premises
Extra-large garden/grounds
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