Cardiff Medieval History and Natural Wonders

Settle into a comfortable van and escape Cardiff city to explore the medieval history of Wales. Discover the best attractions of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons).
Stop in Caerphilly to marvel at Caerphilly Castle—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest castle in Wales (optional activity, entry free not included). You can also spend your free time exploring the charming town.

Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to tour Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park (optional activity, entry free not included).
During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.

Next, enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales.

Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old.

End your day in Brecon, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain.

Meeting Point

City United Reformed Church

Plas Windsor, Cardiff CF10 3BZ, UK

Kindly arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our driver, who will be in a white van, will meet you by the church.

What's included:

• Professional guide

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Caerphilly Castle

Castle Street, , Caerphilly, CF83 1JD

Stop in Caerphilly to marvel at Caerphilly Castle—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest castle in Wales, second only in size to Windsor Castle in all of Great Britain. Entrance is optional; you can also spend your free time exploring the charming town, which is filled with cafes, quaint shops, and souvenir spots.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cyfarthfa Castle

Brecon Road, Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to tour Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park. During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Henrhyd Falls

Dol Henrhyd, Coelbren, Neath SA10 9PH, UK

enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales, known for its role as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to the Batcave.

1 hour

Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in Britain.

15 minutes

Brecon Basin Canals

Canal Rd, Brecon, LD3 7EY

End your day in Brecon, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain—or simply enjoy a stroll through the town's quaint streets, filled with independent shops, bakeries, coffee spots, and souvenir shops.

40 minutes