Family glamping near Brecon

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Moor and mountains, fields and mountains, following yonder stars…a paraphrase from a popular Christmas carol well describes Brecon's hilly surroundings on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. From the moors around town burst distinctive fan-shaped mountains, including South Wales' highest peak, Pen y Fan, whilst skies are so clear of light pollution that they have Dark Sky Reserve status. Brecon is the national park’s undisputed outdoors capital and the main base for exploring the national park, with ample shops for stocking up on camping supplies. In this striking upland, campsites come in all forms—best of all on small, rural farm sites full of idiosyncrasies and serving as refreshing alternatives to bigger, blander caravan parks.

Spanning southeast from Brecon to Crickhowell and southwest to Ystradfellte, this is the national park’s most frequented zone, mainly due to the presence of Pen Y Fan and its surrounding summits. The whole area is a montage of lakes, bracken-coated hills, ridges, and photogenic valleys with waterfalls. It is perennially popular with hikers and bikers. Select from big caravan sites, smaller lakeside campsites, and farm campsites in the foothills.

East of the central band of Brecon Beacons National Park, a lattice of green valleys and scrubby hills hide Llangorse Lake, the largest natural lake in Mid or South Wales and great for activities from hiking to kayaking. Just beyond are the Black Mountains, a hiking favourite that rises up in an imposing frontier with England. A decent spread of campsites sits around Llangorse Lake and in the Vale of Ewyas, while a bothy (rudimentary shelter accessible by foot only) can be found in the Black Mountains.

This is the quietest part of the national park and furthest from Brecon, but the reward for venturing out here is that the hiking trails and beauty spots are much less crowded. This region’s Fforest Fawr is a UNESCO Geopark, whilst lakes like Llyn y Fan Fach are some of the prettiest you ever will see. Campsites here are mostly on small farms, with a quiet, non-touristy feel.

99% (294) 72 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Brecon

Radcot Leisure on Thames

1. Radcot Leisure on Thames

89%
(305)
127km from Brecon · 50 units · Tents, Glamping
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Glan Y Mor Camping

2. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%
(83)
110km from Brecon · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Celtic Woodland Holidays

3. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%
(136)
22km from Brecon · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

4. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

87%
(39)
104km from Brecon · 51 units · Glamping
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Abbey Home Farm

5. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
103km from Brecon · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Brig's Farm

6. Brig's Farm

97%
(157)
136km from Brecon · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Wild conTENTment

7. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
97km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Westland Farm

8. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
95km from Brecon · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

9. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

99%
(52)
83km from Brecon · 25 units · Tents, Glamping
Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Homemade Holidays

10. Homemade Holidays

100%
(19)
137km from Brecon · 2 units · Glamping
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis. Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces. Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley. Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees. Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) Shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars. Homegrown vege and eggs often available from the organic smallholding. Welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉 Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice. Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views. Dog friendly, but please let me know. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾 Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display. Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc. Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park. By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

11. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%
(355)
14km from Brecon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Coppet Hill

12. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
137km from Brecon · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£65
 / night
Glamping West Midlands

13. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(27)
98km from Brecon · 4 units · Glamping
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

14. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
123km from Brecon · 43 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Glangwdi Glamping

15. Glangwdi Glamping

100%
(9)
2.4km from Brecon · 6 units · Glamping
Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming. The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons? The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun. On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£122
 / night
Camp Couture

16. Camp Couture

100%
(17)
110km from Brecon · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Broadmeadow Glamping

17. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%
(35)
44km from Brecon · 3 units · Glamping
A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£103
 / night
Haybridge Wharf Farm

18. Haybridge Wharf Farm

100%
(9)
142km from Brecon · 1 unit · Glamping
Our meadow in the rolling Oxfordshire hillside has a beautiful view of fields and the Oxford canal. It has dark skies and a stunning show of stars. Peaceful, quiet and secluded, a perfect place to escape from the pressures of daily life. The field is fenced in and has hedgerows and a baby woodland. You can enjoy hiking, walking, cycling and exploring this interesting part of the world, or head to any of the local pubs to refresh.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Caalm Camp

19. Caalm Camp

100%
(27)
132km from Brecon · 6 units · Glamping
Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£156
 / night

Moor and mountains, fields and mountains, following yonder stars…a paraphrase from a popular Christmas carol well describes Brecon's hilly surroundings on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. From the moors around town burst distinctive fan-shaped mountains, including South Wales' highest peak, Pen y Fan, whilst skies are so clear of light pollution that they have Dark Sky Reserve status. Brecon is the national park’s undisputed outdoors capital and the main base for exploring the national park, with ample shops for stocking up on camping supplies. In this striking upland, campsites come in all forms—best of all on small, rural farm sites full of idiosyncrasies and serving as refreshing alternatives to bigger, blander caravan parks.

Spanning southeast from Brecon to Crickhowell and southwest to Ystradfellte, this is the national park’s most frequented zone, mainly due to the presence of Pen Y Fan and its surrounding summits. The whole area is a montage of lakes, bracken-coated hills, ridges, and photogenic valleys with waterfalls. It is perennially popular with hikers and bikers. Select from big caravan sites, smaller lakeside campsites, and farm campsites in the foothills.

East of the central band of Brecon Beacons National Park, a lattice of green valleys and scrubby hills hide Llangorse Lake, the largest natural lake in Mid or South Wales and great for activities from hiking to kayaking. Just beyond are the Black Mountains, a hiking favourite that rises up in an imposing frontier with England. A decent spread of campsites sits around Llangorse Lake and in the Vale of Ewyas, while a bothy (rudimentary shelter accessible by foot only) can be found in the Black Mountains.

This is the quietest part of the national park and furthest from Brecon, but the reward for venturing out here is that the hiking trails and beauty spots are much less crowded. This region’s Fforest Fawr is a UNESCO Geopark, whilst lakes like Llyn y Fan Fach are some of the prettiest you ever will see. Campsites here are mostly on small farms, with a quiet, non-touristy feel.

99% (294) 72 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Brecon

Radcot Leisure on Thames

1. Radcot Leisure on Thames

89%
(305)
127km from Brecon · 50 units · Tents, Glamping
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Glan Y Mor Camping

2. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%
(83)
110km from Brecon · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Celtic Woodland Holidays

3. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%
(136)
22km from Brecon · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

4. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

87%
(39)
104km from Brecon · 51 units · Glamping
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Abbey Home Farm

5. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
103km from Brecon · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Brig's Farm

6. Brig's Farm

97%
(157)
136km from Brecon · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Wild conTENTment

7. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
97km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Westland Farm

8. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
95km from Brecon · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

9. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

99%
(52)
83km from Brecon · 25 units · Tents, Glamping
Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Homemade Holidays

10. Homemade Holidays

100%
(19)
137km from Brecon · 2 units · Glamping
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis. Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces. Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley. Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees. Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) Shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars. Homegrown vege and eggs often available from the organic smallholding. Welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉 Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice. Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views. Dog friendly, but please let me know. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾 Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display. Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc. Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park. By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

11. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%
(355)
14km from Brecon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Coppet Hill

12. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
137km from Brecon · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£65
 / night
Glamping West Midlands

13. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(27)
98km from Brecon · 4 units · Glamping
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

14. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
123km from Brecon · 43 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Glangwdi Glamping

15. Glangwdi Glamping

100%
(9)
2.4km from Brecon · 6 units · Glamping
Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming. The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons? The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun. On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£122
 / night
Camp Couture

16. Camp Couture

100%
(17)
110km from Brecon · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Broadmeadow Glamping

17. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%
(35)
44km from Brecon · 3 units · Glamping
A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£103
 / night
Haybridge Wharf Farm

18. Haybridge Wharf Farm

100%
(9)
142km from Brecon · 1 unit · Glamping
Our meadow in the rolling Oxfordshire hillside has a beautiful view of fields and the Oxford canal. It has dark skies and a stunning show of stars. Peaceful, quiet and secluded, a perfect place to escape from the pressures of daily life. The field is fenced in and has hedgerows and a baby woodland. You can enjoy hiking, walking, cycling and exploring this interesting part of the world, or head to any of the local pubs to refresh.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Caalm Camp

19. Caalm Camp

100%
(27)
132km from Brecon · 6 units · Glamping
Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£156
 / night

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Family glamping near Brecon guide

When to go

Glamping spots are available in Brecon year-round, but the surrounding area sees itself running with full tourist facilities (which include most countryside campsites) from Easter to September. To maximise your chances of sunny (or at least rain-free days), late spring, summer, and early autumn are best. July and August are especially popular times in the central Brecon Beacons.

Know before you go

  • The closest train station is at Abergavenny, just southeast of the central Brecon Beacons. Buses connect Abergavenny with Brecon via Crickhowell. 
  • Aside from Brecon, the best spots to buy camping supplies are in Crickhowell to the southeast and Abergavenny just beyond that.
  • It’s a 10-minute walk from central Brecon to the nearest camping site.
  • If trying wild camping in Wales, the Brecon Beacons National Park (including the eastern, central, and western Brecon Beacons) may be the place. Wild camping requires landowners’ consent, but park authorities here publish a list of landowners that permit it, making camp planning easier.