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The Brecon Beacons National Park is a charming part of the United Kingdom. There are lovely market towns, scenic landscapes, canals, castles and so much more. There are lots of things to do in this stunning part of Wales and the area makes an outstanding selection for a family vacation.

The Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves is an award winning attraction that is a great day out for all the family. The River Llynfell emerges from a cave at the bottom of the cliffs at Dan-yr-Ogof Farm and in 1912 Tommy and Jeff Morgan decided to explore this cave. They found a wonderful world of stalactites and stalagmites, but were prevented from penetrating any further in to the mountain by a lake. Undeterred they returned with coracles (one man boats popular in West Wales). They crossed four lakes and discovered more magnificent chambers and passageways, but once again further access was denied to them. In 1963 a local girl squeezed through the narrow passage and she and others have now found over ten miles of unique cave. The showcaves are now open every day from Easter to October.

The Brecon Mountain Railway is one of the most popular railways in Wales. Travel on a vintage steam train through the dramatic Brecon Beacons National Park. At Pontsticill you can get off the train and go to the café. There is a play area here for children. It is also possible to go for a stroll alongside the Taf Fechan Reservoir.

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal winds its way through the National Park and is now a haven to walk along. Alternatively, you could hire a narrowboat for the day and take pleasure in the peace and serenity of navigating your way along this charming waterway.

Carreg Cennen Castle is like something out of a fairytale. There are few castles in Wales that can boast such a spectacular position. The ruins look out over the Black Mountain in the western part of the park.

Llangorse Lake is located eight miles from Brecon and is home to an impressive range of plants and animals. The lake edge, with its reeds, is an excellent habitat for the dragonfly and a number of species have been recorded. The lake also contains a number of species of fish and was once famed for its enormous eels. The diversity of plants and other food sources means that the lake attracts a large number of birds. Llangorse is renowned in particular for its winter ducks which include pochard and tufted duck.

The National Park Visitor Centre is set in grounds that are gently landscaped. It is a great location to unwind and take in the view or have a picnic.

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