Carry a light in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park. Join us in the Fforest Fawr geopark, in a location in the south western part of the National Park.
Event information
Where will I be?
20 miles from Llandovery
20 miles from Swansea
20 miles from Merthyr Tydfil
How long do I need to be there?
Approx 4 hours from 7pm
What will I be doing?
You’ll join us for a twilight picnic before taking part in a unique choreographed sequence led and performed by poet and spoken word artist TeiFi and dance troop Kitsch N sync Collective.
Event accessibility
We will help to make it possible for people with access needs to take part wherever possible. Please let us know your access needs when you sign up to take part.
Some sites are more accessible than others – we will be providing more information here about the activities involved, walking level difficulty and accessibility in the future.
In 1957 the UK established its 10th National Park, the Brecon Beacons National Park, in its continuing efforts to rebuild the nation following two World Wars. With mountains and moorland, standing stones and castles, lively waterfalls and vibrant communities, the Brecon Beacons National Park has masses to offer residents and visitors. We have a long and colourful history and a rich and varied mythology and culture.
The National Park is around 42 miles wide. In total, it covers approximately 520 square miles of South and Mid Wales, just west of Herefordshire, and includes parts of Powys, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil. It gets its name from the Central Beacons, which dominate the skyline south of Brecon. They rise to 886 metres at Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain.
Some of the traditions which helped and shape the landscapes and our everyday lives have faded with time; others continue today. The night skies are remarkable. They’ve earned the Park recognition as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
The Park’s industrial heritage is magnificent: Blaenavon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the rocks tell their own story. They’re so unique that a large part of the National Park has been designated a European and Global Geopark.
Event Film
Location: Craig-y-nos Country Park
As we continue our journey into the landscape, we will be sharing films from every Green Space Dark Skies event, as well as stories, photos, music and more.
This event has now happened. Check out the event film to see what we got up to.