Dan-yr-Ogof
Showcaves
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Dan-yr-Ogof is the largest showcave complex in western Europe
with award winning lighting and sound system. Located in the
Upper Swansea Valley, just ten miles north of the city hub,
this award-winning tourist attraction is a great day out for
everyone, be it an educational visit or a fun-packed day out
for the whole family. Experience stunning natural phenomena
in three enormous caves, marvel at the Dinosaurs, rub shoulders
with our Shire Horses down on the farm, imagine life in an
Iron Age Village and browse in the Craft Shop.
In 1912 the two brothers, Tommy and Jeff Morgan had the courage
to explore the cave. They used only candles to light their
way and arrows
| The Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves |
in the sand to find their
way back. They discovered a wonderland of stalactites and
stalagmites, but they were prevented from penetrating far
into the mountain by a lake. Undeterred they returned, this
time with coracles. A coracle is a traditional one man fishing
boat found on the rivers of West Wales. They crossed not one
lake but four. They discovered more magnificent passages and
chambers, but again the way on was denied them. This time
it was a tight crawl. This crawl was not passed until 1963
when Eileen Davies, a local girl and member of the South Wales
Caving Club struggled through it. She and others have now
found over 10 miles of unique cave. Cavers believe that this
is the tip of the iceberg and that there is still much to
discover.
These Showcaves are owned and run by the descendants of the
Morgan family who originally discovered Dan-yr-Ogof. They
are all natural. Only the footpaths, electrical lighting,
and the entrances you walk through today are man-made - all
the rest is nature’s work.
There is a themed play area for children.
The play area is designed for 6-10 year olds.
Although, there are good pathways throughout
the Showcaves, sensible sturdy shoes are advisable. High heels
are NOT a good idea! We suggest you allow a minimum of 2.5
- 3 hours to see all 10 attractions.
Facilities include:
• Gift shop
• Toilets
• Coffee Shop which serves sandwiches, lunches, cakes
etc., and hot and cold drinks.
• Cathedral Cave: Venue for wedding ceremony for hire,
Tel: +44 (0)1639 730 049 or +44 (0)7977 923 625.
• On site car and coach parking, which is free for visitors.
Opening Timings
Apr-Oct daily: 10:00 -
15:00
Also open during December for the Father Christmas experience,
and for the February half term week (please telephone for
up-to-date information - 01639 730 801).
Directions
Midway between Swansea and Brecon on
A4067. M4, exit 45, A4067 to the north 32km.
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is sign posted from
junction 45 of the M4, all the way up the Swansea Valley to
the complex itself. If you are travelling from the North,
you will pick up our signs from Brecon on the A40, head for
Sennybridge, and take the A4067, in the direction of Swansea.
You will find the brown tourist signs reading Dan-yr-Ogof
Caves.
Please click here
to find out how to get to the National Showcaves Centre for
Wales.
Contact Info
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Glyntawe,
Abercrave,
Brecon,
Powys,
SA9 1GJ
One ticket for 10 attractions:
Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves
Cathedral Cave
Bone Cave
Museum
Mr Morgan's Farmyard
Dinosaur Park
Iron Age Village
Shire Horse Centre
Barney Owl's Play Area
The Millennium Stone Circle
Please note: Dogs are not allowed within the attraction area
for Health and Safety reasons.
