The caves were discovered in 1912 by brothers Tommy and Jeff Morgan while they were exploring the hillside.
Bone Cave contains the remains of 42 humans, dating back to the Bronze Age.
The complex has been used as a filming location for various television productions, including Doctor Who.
The Cathedral Cave contains an underground waterfall that drops into a crystal-clear pool.
The dinosaur park is one of the largest displays of its kind in the United Kingdom.
The caves remain at a constant underground temperature of approximately 10 degrees Celsius year-round.
Dan-yr-Ogof was the first cave system in the UK to be opened to the public as a tourist attraction.
The Shire Horse Centre on-site focuses on the preservation of traditional farm working breeds.
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, also known as Dan-yr-Ogof, is a complex of three distinct caves located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dan-yr-Ogof cave features stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes. Cathedral Cave offers a large chamber with subterranean waterfalls, while Bone Cave derives its name from the discovery of human and animal remains. The site includes a life-sized dinosaur park featuring over 200 model prehistoric creatures. A farm area provides interaction with domestic animals. The facility covers approximately 17 kilometers of explored cave passages in total. Visitors follow a set walking route through the primary cave systems. The centre has been operated by the Ashford family since its initial discovery and development.
The internal bridge inside Cathedral Cave offering a view of the waterfalls.
Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear as the cave paths are consistently damp and can be slippery.
Bring a warm jacket for the cave tours, as the subterranean temperature remains low even in summer.
Allow extra time to walk between the dinosaur park and the cave entrances, as the site is spread across hilly terrain.
Do not attempt to explore beyond the designated visitor pathways within the caves for safety reasons.
Closed annually during the winter months, typically from November through March.
Do not touch the stalactites or stalagmites, as natural oils from human skin can permanently damage their growth and color.
