National parks · South Wales
Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre
The National Park Visitor Centre, commonly known as the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre (or shortened to the Mountain Centre, and also known as the Libanus Visitor Centre), is a visitor centre managed
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The National Park Visitor Centre, commonly known as the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre (or shortened to the Mountain Centre, and also known as the Libanus Visitor Centre), is a visitor centre managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (Bannau Brycheiniog), located in the village of Libanus some 8 km / 5 mi south-west of Brecon in Powys, south Wales. The centre provides information and interpretation for visitors to the area.
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From the Wikipedia article
The National Park Visitor Centre, commonly known as the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre (or shortened to the Mountain Centre, and also known as the Libanus Visitor Centre), is a visitor centre managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (Bannau Brycheiniog), located in the village of Libanus some 8 km / 5 mi south-west of Brecon in Powys, south Wales. The centre provides information and interpretation for visitors to the area.
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Background
History
and Tudor Watkins]] The Centre was opened in 1966 and funded by the Carnegie Trust and was overseen by the local council and the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. Its aim was to provide an information centre for tourists and visitors to the National Park regarding the mountains, the local towns and the countryside and enable them all to better interpret the area. The facility is now wholly owned and managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9250, -3.4886
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Glyn Tarell
- Postcode
- LD3 8ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikipedia: Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre?
- Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8ER), in the parish of Glyn Tarell.
- What is Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre?
- The National Park Visitor Centre, commonly known as the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre (or shortened to the Mountain Centre, and also known as the Libanus Visitor Centre), is a visitor centre managed
- How do I get to Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre?
- Drivers can use postcode LD3 8ER.
- Is Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8ER. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.