National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Brecon Road
Penycae
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA9 1GJ

Tel: +44 (0)1639 730 284 (Booking & Info)
Fax: +44 (0)1639 730 293
Email: info@showcaves.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Created 350 Million years ago, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park and was recently voted Britain's Finest Natural Wonder. With 10 differnt attractions on the one ticket there is plenty to do and see for all ages!

Award Winning Dinosaur Park

We now have over 100 life-sized dinosaur models - making us one of the largest dinosaur parks in the world! Travel back to Jurassic times in Britain's largest Dinosaur Park. Come face to face with a 9.1m tall Tyrannosaurus Rex, and over 40 other prehistoric giants. Dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes inhabit our park! Learn their story of this exciting but deadly time!

Three Award Winning Showcaves

Great entertainment for all the family - includes our award winning showcaves where you can retrace the steps of the famous Morgan Brothers. These cave explorers were local farmers whose original efforts led to the creation of the most spectacular showcave complex in Northern Europe.

The Morgan Bros. Shire Horse Centre

Here Twm our 'talking sheepdog' will take you on a fascinating journey back in time to when Shire horses reigned supreme at 'Dan-yr-Ogof Farm'. Meet Dai our blacksmith and visit Tommy Morgan in his Victorian kitchen. See our magnificent shire horses, and the farm wagons they still pull around the farm. The other farm animals are never far away! Make friends with our Shetlands, donkeys, Welsh cobs, Alpacas, cows, goats, pigs, ducks and geese! Finally meet sleepy young Megan in the farm shop, and learn about her duties all those years ago.

Replica of an Iron Age Farm

Children can learn about life in the Iron Age at our re-created Iron Age farm. Life size models of the people and animals give you a very realistic idea of how these farmers lived, during those times. This exhibit is based on archaeological evidence. Dan-yr-Ogof has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. (S.S.S.I)

Also on the complex is a Ski-Slope.


Opening Times
(2011 times)
April 1st (or Easter) to October 31st:
Daily 10.00am the last admittance is at 3.00pm (this time does vary in the high season, please telephone for precise information 01639 730 284

We also open during December for our Father Christmas experience, and for the February half term week (please telephone for up-to-date information.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Please note prices subject to change

Adult £13.50; Child (3-16yrs) £7.00; Child under 3yrs Free.

Admission rates cover all 10 of the different attractions on site.

Directions
On the A4067 midway between Swansea and Brecon
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National Showcaves Centre for Wales Postcode for SatNav: SA9 1GJ

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