Activities for Children

There are endless possibilities for children staying on a farm.  There will be farming activities taking place during the year that you are welcome to watch and maybe help with.  There are chickens to be fed and eggs to collect, in spring there are lambs to feed and a paddock of Bethan's 'best friends' to talk to.  Of course there are the 220 acres of land with fields, streams and small wooded areas to explore and fire the imagination.

The following are just a few suggestions for trips out that you may enjoy as a family, most are cheap and all offer value for money.

 

• DAN YR OGOF SHOW CAVES, just 4 miles down the round - A well established attraction offering caves (with tableaux and commentaries), dinosaurs, shire horses, a play barn, café plus lots of space for running about - some small children can find the caves a bit scary!Telephone - 01639 730801.
• GRAIG Y NOS COUNTRY PARK, just 4 miles down the road again - This country park is run by the National Park Authority and it is a lovely place to have a walk and picnic, play games.  Ponds, woods and river are added attractions.  During school holidays the wardens run activity afternoons for children which are well worth a visit - old clothes are a good idea.
• THE MOUNTAIN CENTRE, Libanus - This is again run by the National Park and is an information and activity centre.  With trails, walks, and a café this is very popular with many of our visitors.
• BRECON LEISURE CENTRE, Brecon - For those wet days, there is both a big and a small pool with a flume.  Other activities include Ten Pin Bowling, a Gym, Green Bowls and squash and to relax a sauna and solarium.  There is also a café and during the school holidays sports activities are held for children of all ages.
• BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY, nr Merthyr Tydfil - This is a small old railway line, there is a platform approximately half-way along the line where you can get out and have a picnic.  Great views and café at main station.  Can be cold in bad weather.
• LLANGORSE RIDING AND ROPE CENTRE, Llangorse - This centre caters for riders of all abilities, including disabled, and can arrange treks ranging from an hour to all day.  The Rope Centre is purpose built and has fully qualified instructors to help all ages and abilities.  Snacks are available and there are great views of the lake.  It is best to telephone and book an activity.  Telephone 01874 658272.
• BRECKNOCK MUSEUM AND THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS MUSEUM, Brecon - Both museums are very interesting the first showing aspects of local history, including re-enactment of court proceedings as this was a court house for many years.  The latter museum is particularly appealing to those connected with the Regiment or with an interest in the Zulu Wars.

Information on these and many other attractions and activities may be found in the information files in each cottage.