Spring 2026...

Tretower Court & Castle, Tretower

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The wealthy Vaughan family built their courtyard manor house in about 1450 and lived there in comfort for many generations. The gatehouse leads through to an elegant courtyard, overlooked by a balcony walkway leading from the upstairs rooms. Many original features remain and the kitchen and great hall have recently been completely refurbished to give a flavour of what life for the family and servants would have been like in the 15th century. The 15th century style garden with its arbour and fruit trees is also worthy of a visit. Regular events at Tretower Court include ‘Sunday Best’ when re-enactors invite you to experience the preparation of 17th Century Sunday lunch; check the ‘What’s On’ calendar for dates.


Other things to do...

 

Brecon Beacons Park Society walks

Take a Walk in the Park! As a part of its annual programme of activities the Society organises guided walks in or close to the National Park every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

 

Capel y Ffin Church

A tiny church in a remote spot

 

Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve

A gem sheltering beside the busy A465 Heads of the Valley Road

 

Partrishow Church

A wonderful small church hidden away in the hills with some surprises inside

 

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is Wales’ Premier Award Winning Indoor and Outdoor activity centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park

 

Oriel CRiC Gallery

The Oriel CRiC Gallery upstairs in the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre is a beautiful space which showcases creative excellence at its best

 

Beacon Park Boats

Hire a luxury electric boat or Canadian canoe for the day, half-day or by the hour from the terminus of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

 

Blaenavon Ironworks

The World Heritage Site of Blaenavon, just a short drive from Crickhowell, was at the centre of many developments during the Industrial Revolution. The ironworks here, built in 1788, is one of the best preserved in the world

 

Llanthony Priory

Romantic ruins, painted by JMW Turner amongst many others, in a breathtaking site – well worth the trip

 

Black Mountain Adventure

At Black Mountain Adventure we specialise in a wide range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, gorge walking and many more

 

Big Pit, Blaenavon

A visit not to be missed when visiting South East Wales. Unrivalled experiences of an authentic coal mine with visits guided by miners who once worked in the coal pits but there is so much more to see, if you wish to stay above ground

 

Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve

A nature reserve on the doorstep of Crickhowell on Llangattock Mountain