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Mines, Mountains and a Single Malt

This is our tour through the South Wales Valleys and the Brecon Beacons National Park.

We start the day at 'Big Pit' National Mining Museum of Wales for a visit to a famous Welsh coal mine and its award winning* underground tour. The descent into the depths of a real Welsh coal mine attract people from all around the world to visit. You will discover how this part of the world became the heart of the Industrial Revolution and how the town of Blaenavon has become a World Heritage Site.

Heading north we enter the Brecon Beacons National Park for a tour of the breathtaking countryside. A landscape shaped by glaciers with rolling green hills, sandstone peaks, high mountain lakes and cascading waterfalls. We stop for walks at the National Park Visitors Centre situated in the heart of this inspiring 'breathing space'.

The town of Brecon is also on our route - and what a lovely town it is too. Cosy little streets with plenty of shops and boutiques. A fine Cathedral, museum, indoor market and a number of well stocked craft shops to keep you browsing. As for lunch, the Tower Cafe in St Mary's church, in the centre of town, is a must for fine food and a chat with the locals.

*Gulbenkian Award winner for museums & galleries 2005

Tour itinerary:

National Coal Mining Museum 'Big Pit' at Blaenavon

Brecon Beacons National Park (BBNP):driving tour, the ancient market town of Brecon (inc lunch time), Brecon Cathedral, BBNP Visitors Centre at Libanus for some hill walking.

 

Departure days: Every Tuesday & Friday

Departs: 0900hrs

Returns: 1730hrs

Pickup point: National Museum Cardiff - map

Prices (GBP)

Adult £45.00

Saver £40.00 (Students & seniors over 60yrs)

Child £25.00 (under 16yrs old, over 3yrs)

Infant under 3yrs goes free but you must have a suitable car seat.

(No admissions are applicable on this tour)

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