MOTORHOMES & CARAVANS FAQs



Below you’ll find our frequently asked questions:

    Plan Your Visit

    We are open for 11 months of the year. We close from 7th January to 10th February to comply with our planning permission from the National Park.

    Charges are:

    - £30 per night (1 person single occupancy)
    - £35 per night (2 - 4 people)
    Additional guests are charged £5 per person per night.

    All our pitches are adults only, hard-standing, and fully serviced (electric hook-up, water, and grey water waste on each pitch).

    Dogs (maximum of two, friendly family dogs) and awnings are free of charge.

    Fridays to Sundays – CLICK HERE

    Mondays to Thursdays – you do not have to book! Payment is cash only to the wardens, owing to the difficulties with card machines operating in this mountainous terrain.

    Dogs are welcome to stay free of charge! They must be kept on a short lead at all times whilst on site, and owners must bring doggy bags and dispose of them correctly. Maximum of two friendly family dogs per pitch

    Arrival time is from 10.00 am.

    Please speak to our wardens regarding your requirements for departure times when on site.

    - You will find our shower and toilet block at the centre of the site.
    - There is a washing up area and a chemical disposal point.
    - There is an area to wash muddy dogs and mountain bikes.
    - Laundry facilities can be found within the Showcaves Coffee Shop during the main tourist season.
    - Recycling options are available on site.

    We don’t accept them.

    We expect all our guests to be considerate and respectful to others throughout their stay and ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the hours of 10.00pm and 8.00am.

    Yes. You’re welcome to bring along a BBQ or a firepit, as long as they are raised up and don’t scorch the ground underneath. Campfires are NOT PERMITTED anywhere on site.

    Awnings can be secured in our hardstanding pitches by using rock pegs or similar.

    Free Wi-Fi is available. The Wi-Fi code can be found within the information panel situated near the Ladies toilets. The best signal can be found near the facilities in the centre of the site.

    Cycling is NOT allowed in areas reserved for caravans/motorhomes (numbered pitches). 

    Yes, we are in a mountainous area, so don’t expect any street lighting!

    Please CLICK HERE for the Showcaves booking site where you can check availability and book your tickets.

    The nearest supermarkets are TESCO in Ystradgynlais (SA9 1AD), and ASDA in Ystalyfera (SA9 2DE).

    Both are approximately a 10-minute drive from the site.

    We suggest ‘Caliam Caravan Services’ – Tel: 07980 310126.

    No. We strongly recommend that you arrive with FULL gas cylinders as there is very limited availability locally.

    The OL12 map covers our area.

    Yes, all mountainous areas get ‘midges’ at certain times of the year. 

    Dan-yr-Ogof, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales. www.showcaves.co.uk
    Carreg Cennen Castle. Telephone 01558 822291. www.carregcennencastle.com
    Mountain walking. www.breconbeacons.org
    The Gower coast near Swansea. www.enjoygower.com
    The waterfall walks at Pontneddfechan. www.beacons-npa.gov.uk

    Please see below for a selection of places to eat locally, and their contact details:
     
    The Showcaves Coffee Shop is open from 9.30am to 4.00pm during the main tourist season (please click here for attraction opening dates).  We serve hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and biscuits, and hot food is available between 12.00pm and 2.00pm.

    The Penycae Inn
    Tel:  01639 730100
    penycaeinn.com

    The Ancient Briton
    Tel:  01639 730273
    facebook.com/AncientBriton

    The George IV Inn
    Tel:  01639 831229
    thegeorgecountryinn.co.uk

    Cwmphil Fish Bar
    Tel:  01639 842223
    Ystalyfera

    Aubrey Arms
    Tel:  01639 842116
    facebook.com/thenewaubrey

    Ming Kee - Chinese Takeaway 
    Tel:  01639 844888
    Ystalyfera

    Emilia’s - Fish and Chips 
    Tel:  01639 845675
    Ystalyfera

    The Hungry Hut - Takeaway
    Defynnog, Sennybridge
    facebook.com/The-Hungry-Hut

    No - under no circumstances should electric vehicles be charged from our electrical hookup points. The closest EV charging points can be found at Craig-y-Nos Country Park, just a quarter of a mile away.

    National Showcaves Centre for Wales

    Situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park at Dan-yr-Ogof, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales. 

    Contact Us

    Dan-yr-Ogof
    The National Showcaves Centre
    for Wales
    Abercrave
    Swansea
    SA9 1GJ

    01639 730 284

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