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Wales has the highest percentage of land protected by Dark Skies status in the world. Discover best locations for stargazing holidays and experiences.

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Discover the best stargazing experiences Wales has to offer

Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.

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  • Dark Skies
  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • Couples
  • List
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Stargaze in Brecon

Manager for Dark Sky Wales, Allan Trow, shows us the best spots for some Brecon stargazing.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Rural
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
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  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
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Eight brilliant things to do in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Check out the culture, wildlife, outdoor and heritage attractions you can see in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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  • Dark Skies
  • Mountains
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Two hikers walking on a snow-covered mountain summit with backpacks and poles, surrounded by rugged peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

Great activities to do in winter

Ideas to make the most of the great Welsh outdoors and enjoy some fun winter activities.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Mountains
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
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Fab caravan and camping sites for families

Discover some of the best family camping sites in Wales for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Family
  • List
  • Camping and glamping
  • Outdoor
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Exploring the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

From the deep caves to high peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Rural
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
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Escape to the Welsh islands

Visit the islands of Cymru and discover unique scenery, wildlife and heritage.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Guided tours
  • List
  • Outdoor
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Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Urban
South Wales Valleys
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Glamp up and feel great

Glamping in Wales offers a more pampered way to stay close to nature.

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  • Dark Skies
  • List
  • Accommodation
  • Camping and glamping
  • Outdoor
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Road tripping through the Cambrian Mountains

Dafydd Wyn Morgan gives the inside scoop on what to see and do across the Cambrian Mountains.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Trains and railways
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Dark sky full of stars above the mountain landscape of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) with the orange glow of the setting sun on the horizon.

Alyn Wallace's top dark sky photo locations

Discover the Alyn Wallace's top five places in Wales for star-gazing and dark sky photography.

Topics:

  • Dark Skies
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
Man with a backpack on his back, stood on a mountain edge looking out across a landscape of mountains and a lake.

Top tips for photographing the night sky

Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace’s guide to capturing a perfect shot of the stars in the night sky.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Eryri National Park
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Outdoor

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