What to see and do

LLANTHONY PRIORY

Llanthony Priory dates back to the 12th century. It is chiefly famous for it's wild and beautiful setting, far up the Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains.

Llanthony Priory is a short stroll from Broadley Barn Cottages. There is bar in the old cellar with good homemade food and real ales. It may be closed during the week in the winter,

Find out more about Llanthony Priory at http://www.castlewales.com/llantho.html

WALKING

The hills around Llanthony are wonderful with heather in summer and rusty coloured in winter. You can walk for miles and hardly see another soul. On one side is Hatteral Hll and Offa's dyke path. On the other side of the valley is the Beacons way.

Maps and guides are available in the cottages for guests to use.

http://www.breconbeacons.org/

http://www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk (Crickhowell Walking Festival)

BIRD WATCHING

There are a lot of birds near Llanthony, Red kite, Buzzard, Sparrow Hawk, Skylark on the hills, Stonechat, Cuckoo, Dipper by the river, Swallow, House martin nestin on the buildings, Willow Warbler, Tree Pippit, Common Whiethroat, Siskin, Spotted fly catcher, to name a few. Hear Tawney owls in the evening.

STAR GAZING

This is a dark sky area with no light pollution.

RIDING AND TREKKING for all abilities

The Grange trekking centre http://www.ridingwales.com

CYCLING

To hire bikes

http://www.droverholidays.co.uk

Mountain biking

http://www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk

CANOEING

http://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/tourism/canoeing.asp

FISHING

The river Honddu runs through Broadley Farm. Vouchers for trout fishing can be bought at the Skirrid garage, in Llanvihangel Crucorney.

http://www.fishinginwalesnp.co.uk/

http://www.wyeuskfoundation.org/

BIG PIT, BLAENAVON

The Big Pit is a fascinating family expedition and entry is free.

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit/

BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY

A short ride on a steam train through lovely scenery.

http://www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk/

EATING

Restaurants in Crickhowell

http://www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk/

Restaurants near Abergavenny

http://www.restaurantguide.com/

FESTIVALS

HAY FESTIVAL

Is renowned for it's stunning programme of international writers and thinkers. Hay Fever is a festival for families and children and is packed with favourite authors and workshops.

http://www.hayfestival.com/

ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL

Usually the third weekend in September.

http://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Usually held on the second weekend in August.

Held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with many of the performances set in the beautiful grounds of Brecon's Christ College, and Brecon Cathedral with it's magnificent acoustics, Brecon Jazz uniquely combines the best of music, mountains, atmosphere and space. Tickets available online.