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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly 

Cantref Adventure Farm, Upper Cantref Farm, Cantref, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8LR
Tel 01874 665 223

www.cantref.com  
Hours of outdoor adventure & indoor fun: try the swamp ride, the 100metre sledge ride (the longest in Europe), make friends with numerous cute animals. Pig racing and shows every 1/2 hour! Farm trails, Camping, accommodation, school & group visits, Cafe .

Yes

Paddles & Pedals, 15 Castle Street,
Hay on Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DF.
Tel 01497 820604

www.canoehire.co.uk 
Hire a Canadian Canoe or a Kayak and discover the beauty of the River Wye.  See kingfishers, herons, cormorants, swans, and even otters, in their natural habitat. Children must be accompanied by adults

Yes, if able to climb into canoe or kayak

The Spaceguard Centre, Llanshay Lane, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LW, 
Tel 01547 520247
www.spaceguarduk.com
Conducted tour of working astronomical observatory that specialises in asteroids and comets. Tour times:  10.30am, 2pm, 4pm Wed - Sundays. Ring to check tour availability. School trips welcome.

Yes

Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BH, 
Tel 01654 705952
www.cat.org.uk 
This pioneering eco-centre features hands-on displays and great holiday activities. A ride on the remarkable water-powered cliff railway kicks off a day out which is sure to entertain and inspire.

Yes. Wheelchair users may require assistance with some paths

Mountain Centre /Y Ganolfan Fynydd

(National Park Visitor Centre) Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER 
Tel 01874 623366

www.breconbeacons.org

Some of the most spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons including Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales. A shop for gifts.

 

Yes

The Play Barn, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7SH
Tel 01874 623480
www.brynich.co.uk/playbarn 

The Play Barn - an exciting indoor children's soft play facility ! includes ariel runway, votex tube, zig zag climb, giant balls and much more. Parties welcome. refreshments.

Please ring

Brecon Mountain Railway, Pant station, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UP, 
Tel 01685 722988

www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk 

 Travel in one of our all-weather observation coaches behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park along the Taf Fechan Reservoir. Tea Room. Picnic area.

Yes

Greenman Mountainboard Centre,
Penpont, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8EU, 
Tel 01874 636202

Boards on wheels - Catering for all abilities, beginners will enjoy the opportunity to learn and develop skills on a nursery level, while advanced riders will enjoy the long carving runs.

No

Gilfach Farm, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys
LD3 7UH
Tel 01874 658272

Outdoor activities including horse riding, Climbing, skytrek, dingle scramble and much more. Please phone to book and discuss activities. Groups welcome.

Please ring

Radnorshire Indoor Bowling Centre,

Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, 

Tel 01597 825014

For all who love bowling, contains a 6 rink indoor bowling green, shoes and bowls included in the price. Coaching available.

Yes - special sessions

Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Elan Valley,
Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Tel 01597 810880

www.elanvalley.org.uk

See dams and reservoirs, situated in an area of outstanding beauty among the hills and steep valleys of the Elan Estate.

Yes

Gigrin Farm, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BL 
Tel 01597 810243

See the Red Kites, and other wildlife. Picnic site and children's play area.

Yes 3 hides

King Arthur's Labyrinth, Corris, Machynlleth,
Powys, SY20 9RF 
Tel 01654 761584

www.corris-w.dircon.co.uk

An underground boat will take you magically through a waterfall and deep into the spectacular caverns under the Braichgoch mountain. 

Yes but please telephone in advance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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