National Showcaves Centre for Wales
There are ten attractions all included in the one entry ticket, and there is plenty to see and do for all ages.
The 3 different caves Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave each offer a unique underground experience. In Dan-yr-Ogof you walk through the beautifully decorated passageways for just under 1 kilometre; in Cathedral Cave you walk through its enormous caverns, carved out millions of years ago, and at the end of this cave experience the excitement of walking behind the 40 feet high waterfalls that cascade around you in the - Dome of St Paul, an atmospheric end to a truly wonderful cave; and in Bone Cave learn why 42 human skeletons were buried here, and how our ancestors used caves all those years ago.
On site we also have one of the world s largest collections of life-sized dinosaur models, ranging from the ever popular Tyrannosaurus Rex and Brachiosaurs, to the lesser-known Tsintaosaurus. There are over 200 models here - can you find your favourite dinosaur?
The Shire Horse Centre offers the excitement of the 2 covered childrens play areas, the farm yard area, and why not make friends with the gentle giants - the Shire horses who are waiting to say hello.
Include the Iron Age village, museum, and stone circles, and you have plenty to see and do for all ages, and for those who may want a break, there is our Coffee shop, and the Rock and Dinosaur shop to enjoy.
The Coffee Shop offers a selection of hot meals (available 12pm - 2pm) and snacks, drinks etc throughout the day. Breakfast is also available from 9am - 10.30am.
Freshly made baguettes with a selection of fillings are available throughout the day as are baked potatoes
We have a well stocked "Rock and Dinosaur" Shop offering something to all pocket sizes be they a collector or just young at heart! From a small model Tyrannosaurus Rex to an authentic Mososaur jaw more than 50 million years old!
Toilet facilities can be found in the Coffee Shop, and outside the Rock and Dinosaur shop, both areas have baby changing facilities. A disabled toilet can be found via the ramped access to the shop.
We are situated on the A4067, midway between Brecon and Swansea. You can follow the brown tourist signs for Dan-yr-Ogof from either direction making it a quick and easy journey. If travelling on the M4 use junction 45. For further information please visit the following web page http://www.showcaves.co.uk/furtherinfo/howtofindus.html
get here early and allow plenty of time to see all of the attractions on site! We recommend you allow 2-3 hours with us, but you can easily spend more time here. Remember you will be going underground, wear sensible shoes and a long sleeved top. Visit our website www.showcaves.co.uk fur more information on a visit here.
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Swansea
Mid Wales
SA9 1GJ
Telephone: 01639 730284
Adults - £13.50
Children - £7.50 (ages 3-16)
Children under 3 are welcome FREE of charge Opening Times: April 1st - October 31st 2011. The first tickets are sold at 10.30am, and they are available throughout the day until 3pm, this is the last entry time in to the visitor attraction.
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