Welcome to Garwnant Visitor Centre
by Forest Holidays
Welcome to Garwnant Visitor Centre
This family friendly forest has everything you’ll need for a fantastic day out in the great outdoors. Set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, just off the A470 north of Merthyr Tydfil. You’ll find walking trails, bike hire, children’s activities, pottery painting, a brand-new café and much more.
About the Visitor Centre at Garwnant
Open every day from 8:30am - 5pm (8pm on Mondays and Fridays).
Our new Forest Café is open from 8:30am - 5pm.
Everything you need for a great day out at Garwnant:
- Visit our Forest café after a day spent in the forest.
- Book brand new activities including Forest Ranger sessions and pottery painting.
- Choose from a variety of walking trails.
- Bring a picnic and enjoy the view from our picnic benches.
- Explore the outdoor play area.
- Try out the cycle skills park and hire a bike.
- Toilets.
- Small gift shop.
Get in touch with us: Speak to a member of the team in the Visitor Centre or call us on 01685 377 371 whilst we’re open.
- Garwnant, Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog
Accessibility
- Accessible trail for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- Picnic tables with easy access for wheelchairs and electric buggies
- Changing Places toilet (with baby changing facility)
- Parking for Blue Badge holders
Garwnant, Brecon Beacons/Bannau BrycheiniogCar parking
We’re making it easier to pay for car parking. From 27 March 2023 our car park will use number plate recognition (ANPR). This means that you’ll be able to pay for your parking at a pay station before you leave, rather than paying at the Visitor Centre when you arrive.
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Location
Garwnant Visitor Centre is 5 miles north of Merthyr Tydfil. It is in the county of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Ordnance Survey map: Garwnant Visitor Centre is on Ordnance Survey (OS) map OL 12. The OS grid reference is SO 002 131.
Garwnant, Brecon Beacons/Bannau BrycheiniogHow to find us
Directions: Take the A470 from Merthyr Tydfil towards Brecon and follow the signs to the car park. The postcode for satellite navigation is CF48 2HU.
Public transport: The nearest mainline railway station is in Merthyr Tydfil. For details of public transport go to the Traveline Cymru website.
- Garwnant, Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog
New bike hire facilities
Explore the forest on two wheels, hit the trails and cover more ground with our handy new bike hire facilities available at the Visitor Centre.
Book your bikes at the Visitor Centre
Garwnant, Brecon Beacons/Bannau BrycheiniogPottery painting
Bring everyone together and get stuck into pottery painting. Which forest creature will you paint? A great family activity for a rainy day.
Book your session at the Visitor Centre
New outdoor activities and experiences
Uncover animal tracks, build dens, search for mini breasts and learn about the forest. Discover new Forest Ranger experiences perfect for all the family.
Activities on offer
Forest Survival | Weds, Thurs & Sat
Mini Forest Rangers | Saturdays
Nature Tots | Tues, Thurs & Sun
Wildlife Wonders | Tues, Weds & Sun
Nocturnal Adventure | Sept - May | Weds & Sun
Book your session at the Visitor Centre.
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