Reviews
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 5193 visitor reviews.
- DeviliciousOwl 06/08/2026We discovered this place via web search for caves near us ( we were staying in Pontardawe)Paid 20 per adult ticket, ( were 2 of us)Waling the 3 caves were breath taking. So much to take in. And walking through a dinosaur area was fun 😁 we enjoyed it .Cafe there was nice , we just had a hot drink as we took snacks with us.Walked down the stone monuments and farm. Was very good.Highly recommend going hereread moreread less
Craig Mackenzie 06/08/2026A great day out, my 5 year old loved the dinosaurs.read moreread less
- Largeround 06/08/2026Bit of a surprise package! Caves were fabulous and our grandson loved the dinosaurs as we walked round. I didn't visit the animal side but the family feedback was very positive. Standing stones all over the place, evidence of Neolithic activities. All in all, great value and glad we went.read moreread less
Dan E 04/08/2026The caves were amazing, they can be quite cold inside. The dinosaurs everywhere will also appeal to the younger ones. Cafe was a bit to expensive.read moreread less
- Grégory Couplaix 04/08/2026Les caves sont vraiment impressionnantes, c'est également rare de pouvoir visiter en mode libre.Les scènes avec les dinosaures sont bien faites.read moreread less
Sasfi 02/08/2026Had a lovely time with friends and family at National Show. Highly recommend this place. ❤️❤️read moreread less 
- nerys Fielden 30/07/2026Friendly staff, ample free parking (got there early), very well maintained, good signage etc and of course fantastic caves!read moreread less
paul salter 30/07/2026What an amazing place brought our 10 year old granddaughter and she loved it well we did as well and for the price these days its a bargainread moreread less
- Alan T 30/07/2026Beautiful and impressive caves, and the farm was also a lovely addition to the visit.read moreread less
Damien Sales 30/07/2026Very good for a day out with children that love dionysius with lots of other bits to do to last a good few hours /half the day,read moreread less
- Stefan Dahlmann (Real Cyrus) 29/07/2026Wirklich schön gemacht. Die Mischung aus Dino-Trail und Höhlen-Entdeckung ist gut gemacht. Man kann bei den Höhlenerkundungen gut nachvollziehen, wie sich die damaligen Entdecker gefühlt haben müssen.Die Shire Horse Farm bietet nochmal einen anderen Aspekt und die Möglichkeit für die Kleinen, nochmal etwas zu spielen.read moreread less
David Allway 29/07/2026Great cave system with bonus dinosaurs. What a fantastic day out!read moreread less
- Hammerman 26/07/2026Loads of dinosaurs kids loved them have not skimped on the dinosaur attraction cave very good lots to see and very educational a must for little kid and big kids alikeread moreread less
Sami White 26/07/2026Really good value for a school visit. There's lots to see but they really need more facilities at the farm area. No water points or anywhere to buy after 2pm. The play equipment was good and the caves amazing. Lots of hills. We had to ditch the pram a few times. But loads to see.read moreread less
- David Noble 25/07/2026Amazing. The grandkids, 11 & 13 loved it. So did the grandparents!read moreread less
James Keeney-wilson 25/07/2026Lots of dinosaurs to see on the walk between caves, and the caves were amazing, especially cathedral cave, it gets loud by the waterfall so sensitive ears may need ear plugs.read moreread less 
- Cristina Tosta 24/07/2026A breathtaking experience! It is a must-visit. I enjoyed the first and second caves. The third one is very small and difficult to access if you are tall.The children enjoyed the gold panning at the end.read moreread less
Adeel Hashmi 24/07/2026The guy at the entrance made us park down the hill despite ample parking space near by. Ended up carrying my kids along with 3rd trimester pregnant family member. Had sciatica pain for during the visit. Be aware of these ones, could ruin your day. It's a shame that no body is too be blamed as everyone is being told stuff by an invisible system. Can only put it here.read moreread less
- Imola Gábor 22/07/2026Egész napos program, a gyerekek nagyon fogják élvezni. Barlangok, dínók, állatok. Nagyon tiszta hely, barátságos személyzet. Étterem és ajándék bolt is van.read moreread less
Odin adventure 22/07/2026Brecon Show Caves are absolutely stunning! I can't believe I'd never been there before. We decided to ride there on the bikes via Abergavenny, and the journey itself was beautiful.As soon as we entered the first cave, we were amazed. On such a hot day, it was wonderfully cool inside, and we didn't want to leave. The caves are incredibly impressive, but the Cathedral Cave completely took our breath away. Words really don't do it justice—it has to be seen to be believed.The whole site is very clean and well looked after, and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. There's so much to do as well, including the dinosaur park, a small animal farm, crazy golf, and what looked like a lovely campsite.An amazing day out that's well worth the visit. We'll definitely be coming back, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic day in the Brecon Beacons!read moreread less 
- Matt Thorpe 22/07/2026I've been going to these caves since the early 90s and they get better every year! We camped in the campsite and its still one of my go too sites.read moreread less
Andy 21/07/2026Fantastic with the money , canes fantastic , dinosaurs was great kids loved itread moreread less
- Damien Oldfield 21/07/2026Overall, it was a positive experience and an enjoyable outing.read moreread less
Steve Wood-Antill 19/07/2026Nice to find a place where dogs are welcome.Caves are well worth a visit, nice and cool in this weatherread moreread less
- Yeni Akinola (tundunak) 16/07/2026We had a fantastic family day out at Dan-yr-Ogof. There was so much more to do than we expected! The caves were absolutely stunning, and the dinosaur park was a huge hit with our children. We also loved seeing the animals, exploring the play areas, and walking around the beautiful grounds.The attraction is well laid out, the staff were friendly, and there was plenty to keep the kids entertained all day. It felt like excellent value for money because there's so much included in the admission price.We'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting South Wales, especially families with young children.read moreread less
Mike Kellner 15/07/2026Schöne Höhlen mit großen Dinosaurier Park.Wir hatten viel Spaßread moreread less
- Philip 15/07/2026Paid for a tour and didn’t get one. Don’t get me wrong the caves were beautiful but seriously left let down. Had to walk around on our own, no one to ask questions about what we saw, all you get is a basic map so you can guide yourself. Random voice recordings that were on a loop and were not always clear and were a pointless unless you waited for it to start again and then you got to the next one which you would never really know where it would be and when you do get it you have to wait for it to start again.I took friends from Germany and we were all disappointed with the lack of a tour. Cost £60 for 3 people for a tour that was not a tour. You have to book set times so you would have thought it was organised but nope.read moreread less
Emily Spencer 14/07/2026Amazing places, really feels like you sre in jurassic park!Very steep hills so be prepared! Caves are quiet cold as well so bring a jacket!But was amazing, lots to see, easoly spent 2 hours there.Only 4 star because price is a little steepread moreread less
- Z F 11/07/2026Caves are really interesting and great dinosaur walk.Plenty of parking and a little cafe.Would visit again.read moreread less
Sarah Phillips 10/07/2026Came here to escape the 35 degree heat while camping. Lovely little place and dog friendly. Worth a visit. Lots to do for little ones and also lots of learning for the wee ones too.read moreread less
- Stacey Litster 09/07/2026We were lucky enough to be in the area to find this place! What a 💎 of a find! Sensational caves and the creativity added to this natural beauty by the owners over time, is fantastic. Well thought out place. You can tell love and money has been put into this entertainment. Perfect for families who dont need to depend on a buggy, as there are steps and steep hills. Wheelchair accessible with some strong hands for lifting at times. Large carpark. Toilet facilities and a nice cafe that fits in with the theme. I believe this place to be spacious, clean and brilliantly thoughtout. I didnt see a toilet facility that catered for a severly disabled individual (Changing places) but that doesnt mean it wasn't there, I just didnt see one.If you are in the area, go visit!read moreread less
Stephen Hill 09/07/2026A really interesting place to visit. The three caves were great to explore. Everything was very safe and each cave offered a unique experience. The cathedral cave with the music playing was a particularly special experience. Lovely and cool in the heat.The shop had a good selection of items at decent prices.read moreread less
- Charlotte Gilbraith 09/07/2026The caves were amazing! Particularly the waterfall inside the cave. I wouldn't bother with the show cave however. Was very small and the walk to and from is difficult as it's low down so you are bent the whole time walking and have to wear hard helmets. Was busier than I thought it would be for a weekday slot first thing. Cafe did good jacket potato's with very generous amounts of toppings!read moreread less
Wendy j Rosser 01/06/2025Despite the rain, what a fab place, small train ride from carpark to entrance. Caves are breath taking. The dinosaur Park full of history as some moving models, lovely little cafe and a shop that isn't overpriced for gifts etc. Well worth it.read moreread less
- Blue -Y 31/05/2025A super cool and beautiful place to visit, it's not super big and can be done quickly (not an entire day trip)read moreread less
James Lewis 30/05/2025Overall the experience here was fantastic. The caves were beautiful and the park and zoo were well kept and clean. The staff was very friendly. As a side note there are some parts of the park that may be difficult to access for some people as the hills are steep in some places and one of the caves has very low clearance and requires you to bend over to walk in some parts.read moreread less
- Steph Swannack 30/05/2025A wonderful place if your child is into dinosaurs. There's 3 caves to visit. It is very hilly with someone of them being steep. Added bonus of farm animals/park aswellread moreread less Helen Davies 29/05/2025The whole family enjoyed this day out, 2yr old to 8yrs and we adults also had a great time. Friendly staff, and lovely food too.read moreread less
- Maciej Jozef 29/05/2025Spoko miejsce , warto odwiedzić , jaskinia jeden i dwa robi mega wrażenieread moreread less The Tactical Taco 29/05/2025The caves look great and are probably worth a visit.However somebody had the bright idea to create a tour with speakers in the caves that are so incredibly loud, you cannot communicate with people around you. It's even hard to hear your own thoughts at some points. And the fact that caves naturally echo only makes it worse.read moreread less
- Craig Stephens 03/09/2024First 2cave was great 2nd cave better 3rd cave felt a bit let down, nit mych to see a difficult to get to if u are tall or may have a bad back, lots of walking uphill so if you struggle to walk this is not a good idea for you. But all in all a great day out. Dinosaurs🦕 for little ones an farm yard, crazy golf ⛳️. Camping area at top of car park. A fun day out to be had, there is a train which takes you from the car park to the entrance. But only 4 stars due to the overall cost an 3rd cave. Otherwise it be a 5star review.read moreread less
Anna Reeves 02/09/2024We only visited the main caves which were fascinating. The oral information and videos were interesting but loud and a bit invasive at times. Lots of dinosaur models outside which were all a bit naff and I'd have like better written information and learning about the formation etc. The cafe only served chip.meal or suds and was very dark and gloomy. Well worth a visit but could do with an update.read moreread less
- Nils de Vries 02/09/2024We loved our time at The National Show Caves. We went to enjoy the caves, and were extremely impressed with the dinosaur walk! Brilliant! Great signage, super staff, interactive exhibits and full afternoon of activities! Free parking!read moreread less
Nicolai Negru 01/09/2024We planned a visit to Showcaves on our way back from Wales to London. First impression was positive and the first two caves were very large and impressive 👍🏼 Paths between the caves are decorated with models of (sometimes moving) dinosaurs, which can be good fun to watch for youngsters 👍🏼 Be aware that connections between the caves are fairly steep ⚠️ The 'Bone cave' was tiny, very uncomfortable (for no reason other than poor pathway design) to get to and very small. If you are visiting the site - I would recommend giving 'Bone cave' a miss altogether. The cafeteria is not very good and seriously overpriced 👎🏼 I would recommend bringing your own food - ours was soooo much better than what was available on site.read moreread less
- warren parsons 31/08/2024Amazing for adults and kids really rate this for getting involved and learning about the history of the worldread moreread less
Vicky Fuller 30/08/2024Absolutely stunning!! Was a bit expensive but was worth the money. Will definitely return againread moreread less
- matthew clifford 30/08/2024A very nice simple place which is perfect for kids 12 years or younger. Some animatronic dinosaurs among the fixed plastic ones, small farm and farming exhibit. Indoor play areas. Caves are not really friendly for those with limited movement or wheelchair . Three caves of which the cathedral is the most impressive . Food and toilets only at the top near the caves. Free road train to take you from car park and farm to the caves up the hill.read moreread less
Kristina Bendauskaite 29/08/2024This place really surprises me, special showcases🤩😌 I will recommend to visit that place it's good for families, couples and kids💯read moreread less
- Becky Murray 29/08/2024Great day out, varied experience, all caves very different. Great bonus having shire/ animal centre with free roaming animals included in the price. The dinosaur park was also entertaining as you walk between the caves.read moreread less
About
Discover the National Showcaves of Wales: An Underground Adventure Awaits!
If you’re seeking a unique and thrilling experience in the heart of the Welsh countryside, look no further than the National Showcaves of Wales. Nestled in the stunning landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park, these fascinating caverns offer a glimpse into the geological wonders that lie beneath the surface. From incredible stalactites and stalagmites to fascinating historical artifacts, the National Showcaves of Wales promises an unforgettable adventure for visitors of all ages.
Explore the Showcaves
1. The Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves
One of the most famous showcaves in Wales is Dan-yr-Ogof, which was discovered in 1912 and has been a popular tourist attraction ever since. As you descend into this vast underground network, you’ll be awed by the sheer scale of the caverns and the beauty of the natural formations. Highlights include the impressive ‘Cathedral Cave’ and the magnificent ‘Giant’s Cave,’ where you’ll find awe-inspiring rock formations that have taken thousands of years to develop.
2. The Bone Cave
For those intrigued by history and archaeology, the Bone Cave is a must-visit. This cave is home to a range of ancient artifacts, including the remains of prehistoric animals. A visit here will transport you back in time, allowing you to imagine life during the Ice Age and the various creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
3. The Catheral Cave
The Cathedral Cave, located within the renowned Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves in Wales, is a must-see destination for any adventure seeker or nature enthusiast. This remarkable underground cavern is celebrated for its stunning size, waterfalls, stalactites and stalagmites, which have formed over thousands of years, creating a breathtaking naturally sculpted landscape. With its lofty ceilings and vast open spaces that echo with unique acoustics, the Cathedral Cave offers a magical experience that feels otherworldly. Guided tours provide visitors with fascinating insights into the cave’s geology and historical significance, making it an educational adventure as well. Don’t miss the chance to explore this geological wonder when visiting the National Showcaves of Wales and immerse yourself in its awe-inspiring beauty!
What to Expect During Your Visit
Visiting the National Showcaves of Wales is an experience like no other. Expect guided tours led by knowledgeable staff who will share fascinating insights about the geology, history, and conservation efforts taking place in these caves. The tours vary in length and difficulty, making it easy for families, couples, and adventure-seekers alike to find the perfect fit.
Family-Friendly Activities
The Showcaves site is not only about the caves! There is also a range of outdoor activities to enjoy, including nature trails, play areas for kids, and educational exhibits about the region’s unique fauna and flora. The onsite café is perfect for a well-deserved treat after an exciting day of exploration.
Plan Your Visit
Location and Accessibility
The National Showcaves of Wales is easily accessible by road and located just a short drive from major cities like Cardiff and Swansea. With ample parking available, getting there is hassle-free. The caves are equipped for visitors with disabilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this incredible experience.
Best Time to Visit
The caves are open most days from April till November and over Christmas for the magical Santa’s Grotto. Visiting in the spring or early autumn can provide you with the best weather for exploring the surrounding national park. Avoid the peak summer months if you prefer a quieter experience, as this popular tourist destination can get busy. You can check opening days and hours here.
Conclusion
If you’re a lover of nature, history, or geology, the National Showcaves of Wales should be high on your list of must-visit attractions. Whether you’re exploring the stunning formations of Dan-yr-Ogof, uncovering ancient secrets in the Bone Cave, or marveling at the beauty of the Crystal Cave, you’re sure to create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this magical underground adventure in one of the most beautiful regions of Wales!
Book Your Tickets Today!
Ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of the National Showcaves of Wales? Visit their official website to book your tickets and plan your adventure today!
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National Show Caves of Wales - Dan Yr Ogof
Dan-Yr-Ogof, A4067, Tawe-Uchaf, Wales, , , SA9 1GJ
