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.
Tretower Court & Castle, Tretower
Other things to do...
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, Mid Wales!
Cwmyoy Church
The leaning church of the Black Mountains – even the tower leans more than the leaning tower of Pisa!
Tretower Court and Castle
Visit two wonders in one at this historic castle tower and medieval court housing 900 years of history in its grounds. At a mere seven minute drive from Crickhowell, this historic site is not one to be missed
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
Walking in the Brecon Beacons
A small team of engaging, enthusiastic and experienced walkers providing guides and walks around a variety of locations within the Brecon Beacons.
Raglan Castle
Although built for a wealthy family to live in comfort, Raglan Castle has many defensive features and is the ideal setting for lively games of knights and warriors.
Talgarth Mill
At the heart of Talgarth, powered by the flow of the River Ellywe, you will find Melin Talgarth Mill, a fully restored, 18th century flour mill
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
Kevin Walker Mountain Activities
Kevin Walker has been running navigation and hill-skills courses from Crickhowell since 1978, and offers a warm, Welsh welcome
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
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