The Brecon Beacons National Park is brimming with exciting attractions and activities which are all set to welcome you and your family this February half term. Take a look at suggestions for February half-term activities for kids in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Download our digital visitor guide to start planning your visit. With an interactive map, visitors can be sure to find the best places stay, to visit, things to do, great walks and places to eat and drink.
Here are some of our favourite activities guaranteed to keep the kids – and the adults – happy this half-term. Even if you can't go far, there are still plenty of things to keep you entertained in the Brecon Beacons this February half term.
Let your kids scramble about on Carmarthenshire’s most striking ruins, which date back to at least to the 13th century. They’ll feel on top of the world. The Castle & Tea rooms are open every day from 9.30am - perfect to warm up with a bowl of cawl or tea and cake. To find out more, visit our page on Carreg Cennen Castle.
Ready for a perfect family day out? The National Botanic Garden of Wales is one of Wales' most visited tourist destinations. Set in 400 acres and over 8,000 plants arranged into themed gardens, the world’s largest single spanned glasshouse and a host of tours, talks and events go together to make this a colourful and rewarding day out. Home to the British Bird of Prey Centre, so you can also to visit during your visit. Find out more here.
Home to Phoenix, Tower Flyer and the Tower Coaster, Zip World Tower is the 4th Zip World site to open, and is the 1st to be opened in south Wales. Nestled in the Rhigos mountain range, and boasting stunning panoramic views, this adventure hub is situated at the old Tower Colliery coal mining site, and has created a new lease of life for this historic and widely-loved base. Book your trip here.
Whether your kids are seasoned riders or absolute beginners, the qualified instructors at our riding centres will keep them safe. Kids as little as four years old can have a go. To find out more, visit our page on horse riding and pony trekking.
At the National Showcaves for Wales, safely built paths allow you to explore fabulous natural limestone caverns, complete with human skeletons. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, There are ten attractions all covered on the one entry ticket – there is plenty to see and do for all ages. Home to one of the world’s largest dinosaur parks, a shire horse centre, a playbarn and more. To find out more, visit our page on Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves Centre for Wales.
Dinky Donkey Games! Spend an hour playing games with a pair of Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys, learning about positive reinforcement, body language and having fun. The donkeys love a cuddle and to show off - you'll be best friends by the end of the session! Pre-booking required - £30 per attendee, £10 bystanders & private sessions available. Visit www.gooddayout.co.uk for more info.
The Llangorse Multi Activity Centre has tons of fun challenges for kids, teenagers and adults alike, such as climbing walls, rope bridges, zip lines and a wet and muddy Dingle Scramble. Phew! To find out more, visit our Llangorse Multi Activity Centre page
On Monday 21st of February head outdoors and get closer to the nature on your doorstep with The Big Winter Wander for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Join us at @bythewye to enjoy a walk in the woods and explore the newest additions to our natural playground. Bring some pennies to donate or buy tasty cakes and bakes - all proceeds going to the World Wildlife Fund.
Nature has been a gift to offer us comfort and much-needed escape during difficult times, and now it’s our time to give back. Half of all UK species are in decline – we’re losing our hedgehogs and birds at an alarming rate. When nature suffers, we all suffer. But we have a prescription, and if we act now we can protect our health and the health of our planet.
By taking part in The Big Winter Wander, you can reconnect with our country’s beautiful wildlife and help protect it. The funds you raise will help us campaign to protect wildlife here, and around the world.
Find out more about the Big Winter Wander for WWF | Facebook here.
Whatever the weather Cantref – Brecon’s Biggest Adventure is a fantastic family day out in South Wales!
Go and visit the great children’s adventure farm park set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park! They have a large heated indoor play area which is also adult friendly so you can play with your children or you can sit back and relax with a hot drink and homemade cake from the farmhouse cafe.
Enjoy looking at our small animals in the Pet Barn and wander outside to explore the larger animals here at Cantref. There are live animal shows throughout the day, plus all our great family outdoor attractions are available too! Cantref is a great day out for the whole family. Find out more here
If there’s a clear, moonless night during your visit, you’re in luck. The stars will put on a show. Get hold of a book, a chart or a stargazing map, and see if you can spot some of the constellations. To find out more, visit our page on stargazing.
We'd recommend heading out with Allan Trow from Dark Sky Wales for a dark sky adventure.
by Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Tue, 22 February 2022 18:30 – 19:30 GMT
Winter is a lovely time to do some stargazing because the stars in the sky at that time of year are nice and bright and form some easily recognisable patterns called “constellations”. There is nothing special about constellations other than the stars appear to be close to each other and form patterns that we can use to find our way around the sky. It is very useful to try and learn what a few of them look like. In the middle of February Orion is due south at 8pm and in the first week of March at 7pm. We will start by orienteering ourselves with Orion to find the constellations of Taurus & Gemini. This session is suitable for everyone over the age of 8 years old. Perfect for a family, just starting out, learning about our dark skies. Nick Busby from the Usk Astronomical society will be using “stellarium” which will bring the sky at night to life in your own home. Book your place here.
Take a trip to one of the National Trust attractions in Carmarthenshire. Historic Newton House surrounded by a National Nature Reserve and 18th century landscape Deer Park or Dolycothi Gold Mines are two great days out for your family to enjoy.
If you don't want to go far you enjoy fun activities at home. Get the children engaged with the natural world by playing sounds of nature bingo and if that whets their appetite, you won't be short of ideas if you check out their 50 things to do in your back garden.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is a beautiful part of Wales, and there are masses of ways to explore it. It’s easy to plan your own day trips in our Park, lasting anything from a couple of hours to a full day. Here are some ideas to help you enjoy your time to the full. Have a read of great days out in the Brecon Beacons here.
Download our digital visitor guide to start planning your visit. With an interactive map, visitors can be sure to find the best places to stay visit, things to do, great walks and places to eat and drink.
