Officially recognised as one of the most important geological landscapes in Europe. In October 2005, the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority was awarded membership of the highly prestigious European Geopark Network and given UNESCO Global Geopark recognition for the Fforest Fawr Geopark.
The National Park Mountain Centre
Libanus
Brecon
Powys
LD3 8ER
Wales
Tel: (01874) 623366
The history of this valley displayed with both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Check opening times.
Valley Inheritance Museum
Park Buildings
Pontypool
NP4 6JH
South Wales
Telephone: 01495 752036
Local crafts and art with changing exhibitions in the gallery.
Oriel Washington Gallery
1-3 Washington Buildings
Stanwell Road
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 2AD
Telephone 029 2071 2100
One of the finest17th century Charles II mansion in Britain. The earliest surviving part of the building dates back to the early 1500’s.
Tredegar House and Gardens
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8YW
Telephone: (01633) 815 880
Originally called the ’sunday gallery’ this gallery is worth a visit any day it is open. Changing exhibitions.
Turner House Gallery
Plymouth Road
Penarth
CF64 3DM
Cardiff
Wales
Telephone: 0122.270.8870