What’s
on?
The following events and activities will be taking place at the park:
Please note that all events are delivered in the medium of English unless otherwise stated.
Christmas Climbing Club
Learn how to climb to new heights with our Christmas Climbing Club!
Join us and learn all the basics of climbing – including an understanding of the equipment and clothing, knot tying, climbing techniques, communication plus much more.
£7.50 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6-14 years
Paddle Club: Learn to Paddle
Come and join our expert instructors at Parc Bryn Bach and learn the basics of Paddlesports, from sit-on-top kayaks to paddling your own canoe, learn all the skills you need whilst enjoying some winter adventure fun.
All essential equipment is provided, including wetsuit, waterproof, cagoule and all paddling equipment.
£6 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 8+
Activity Day
Enjoy a fun range of adventure activities on both land and water at Parc Bryn Bach this festive season.
Activities are weather dependent and may include the cave, climbing wall, bush craft, orienteering and Tiki SUP.
Suitable for ages 8-14 years
£25 per person ~ book online here
Please note that all activities are undertaken in the medium of English.
Off-Site Activity Day
Scale the heights with us and join our Parc Bryn Bach activity team for a day at a near-by indoor climbing centre.
Activities will include indoor climbing, indoor bouldering, abseiling and indoor high ropes.
£25 per person (includes return transport) ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 8-14 years
*Please bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear.
Sugar Loaf at Sunset Experience
Join us and experience the breath-taking beauty of the Sugar Loaf Mountain at sunset!
The Sugar Loaf Walk is one of the best places in South Wales to watch the sunset. The panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons and beyond from the summit at 596 meters are spectacular.
The walk starts at the upper car park and follows a well-marked track around the mountain before heading up a steep grassy section and a few rocky steps. At the top, you will watch the sunset with a hot drink and slice of cake, before the adventure of returning to the bottom in the dark by headtorch begins.
Abertillery, Ebbw Vale & Tredegar Sports Centre Members - £17 per person
Non-members - £22.50 per person
Return transport from Parc Bryn Bach will be provided
Suitable for ages 8 years+
Need a little help to prepare?
Don’t worry – our sports centres can help you get your fitness levels to where they need to with a bespoke trek programme, just ask for the information at one of our sports centres. You’ll get all the support you need from our expert gym staff along the way plus InBody composition scans to help keep you on the right track. Plus, we have many fitness classes to help you to develop the skills you need to take on your challenge and succeed!
Not a member – not a problem! Join us now and we’ll waive the joining fee – simply ask at reception and tell them you’re undertaking the trek challenge.
Archery in the Dark
Join us for a fun and festive archery session this winter at Parc Bryn Bach!
All equipment will be provided, and our instructors will be on hand to teach you all the basics and arrange some friendly competitions.
£4 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6+
Christmas Bushcraft
Join us for a fun and festive bushcraft session at the park!
Enjoy a Christmas craft session, and then learn some bushcraft skills, enjoying a hot chocolate and s’mores around the campfire.
£10 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6+
Paddle Club: Learn to Paddle
Come and join our expert instructors at Parc Bryn Bach and learn the basics of Paddlesports, from sit-on-top kayaks to paddling your own canoe, learn all the skills you need whilst enjoying some winter adventure fun.
All essential equipment is provided, including wetsuit, waterproof, cagoule and all paddling equipment.
£6 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 8+
Pedalo Hire
Explore the lake on one of our pedalos this festive season!
£8 per pedalo ~ includes all safety equipment
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (minimum age 3+)
No booking necessary, simply pay on the day.
Christmas Cave & Climb
Join us for a festive edition of our cave and climb this Christmas!
Have fun exploring the tunnels of the cave and then scale the heights of the climbing wall.
£3.50 for one activity, or £7 for two activities ~ Pay half price if you turn up and climb in fancy dress!
No booking necessary, just pay on the day.
Christmas Climbing Club
Learn how to climb to new heights with our Christmas Climbing Club!
Join us and learn all the basics of climbing – including an understanding of the equipment and clothing, knot tying, climbing techniques, communication plus much more.
£7.50 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6-14 years
Archery in the Dark
Join us for a fun and festive archery session this winter at Parc Bryn Bach!
All equipment will be provided, and our instructors will be on hand to teach you all the basics and arrange some friendly competitions.
£4 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6+
Paddle Club: Learn to Paddle
Come and join our expert instructors at Parc Bryn Bach and learn the basics of Paddlesports, from sit-on-top kayaks to paddling your own canoe, learn all the skills you need whilst enjoying some winter adventure fun.
All essential equipment is provided, including wetsuit, waterproof, cagoule and all paddling equipment.
£6 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 8+
Christmas Climbing Club
Learn how to climb to new heights with our Christmas Climbing Club!
Join us and learn all the basics of climbing – including an understanding of the equipment and clothing, knot tying, climbing techniques, communication plus much more.
£7.50 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6-14 years
An Evening with Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir
Join Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir for an evening of festive song and music in our visitor centre.
£7.50 per person - which includes a cup of mulled wine and a mince pie.
Tickets are available from the reception desk or by calling us on 01495 355920
Archery in the Dark
Join us for a fun and festive archery session this winter at Parc Bryn Bach!
All equipment will be provided, and our instructors will be on hand to teach you all the basics and arrange some friendly competitions.
£4 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6+
Hospice of the Valleys Chase the Christmas Pudding
What could be more amusing leading up to the Christmas period than getting out your festive costumes, chasing a giant Christmas Pudding all while having fun and raising vital funds for Hospice of the Valleys?
Forget training or worrying about how fast you can complete it; this Festive Fun Run is all about dressing up, being with friends and family and supporting a good local cause.
You can run, jog, dance, skip or walk 2 laps of the scenic lake whilst chasing our giant Christmas Pudding. Or take part virtually in your own local community.
The event is family friendly and wheelchair accessible; push prams are welcome so why not make it a family effort. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join us too.
For more information or to enter visit The Hospice of the Valleys website here
Paddle Club: Learn to Paddle
Come and join our expert instructors at Parc Bryn Bach and learn the basics of Paddlesports, from sit-on-top kayaks to paddling your own canoe, learn all the skills you need whilst enjoying some winter adventure fun.
All essential equipment is provided, including wetsuit, waterproof, cagoule and all paddling equipment.
£6 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 8+
Christmas Climbing Club
Learn how to climb to new heights with our Christmas Climbing Club!
Join us and learn all the basics of climbing – including an understanding of the equipment and clothing, knot tying, climbing techniques, communication plus much more.
£7.50 per person ~ book online here
Suitable for ages 6-14 years
Disability Activity Day
Join us for a range of outdoor adventure activities for children with additional needs this half term.
£6 per child - suitable for children aged 9-15 years.
For more information on this activity, please call Parc Bryn Bach on 01495 355920.
This activity day has been organised in partnership with Aneurin Leisure Sports Development.
Welsh Cyclo-Cross League Round 4 Race
Welsh Cyclo-cross League Round 4- Pontypool RCC @ Parc Bryn Bach
Cyclo-cross is off-road cycle racing on grass and tracks, up and down banks, with varied terrain. It is usually held in public parks or on sports fields and is technically and physically less demanding than mountain-biking.
Anyone can enter no matter what their age, ability or bike, provided they have a helmet and their bike is in good working order. There is a category for everyone and separate races for younger riders. The closing date for entries will be midnight on 16th October 2024.
For more information on this event, or to enter, visit the British Cycling website here
HOPEWALK 2024
Join Aneurin Leisure Trust as we support PAPYRUS UK Suicide Prevention Charity and their HOPEWALK 2024 at Parc Bryn Bach.
What’s the goal? To smash the stigma and get the conversation around suicide started.
PAPYRUS launched HOPEWALK in 2013 for World Mental Health Awareness Day, and now they take place all over the UK throughout the month of October.
The HOPEWALK is completely FREE to join.
For more information on PAPYRUS and what they do, or to access their FREE resources visit their website here
Fungi Walk
Join Gwent Fungus Group for a guided walk to identify fungi around the park to celebrate UK Fungus Day.
£5 per person - children under 14 and students free.
Participants can also bring specimens for the team to identify.
Sunday 6th October 2.15pm - 4.30pm.
For further details visit gwentfungi.org.uk
Love Your Heart Sponsored Walk & Family Fun Event
Celebrate World Heart Day with North Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation and Aftercare Charity and join them for their sponsored walk and family fun event at Parc Bryn Bach.
The family-friendly walk route will take you around the lake on a 2km loop. You can choose to do either one, two or three circuits (so 2km, 4km or 6km in total), and along the way you’ll find a heart-themed quiz trail for the kids.
Children taking part in the quiz (£4 each if unsponsored) will receive a prize and glitter face painting.
Tickets for the Love Your Heart Prize Draw will be available to purchase throughout the morning at Parc Bryn Bach, they are £1 each and there are a fantastic array of prizes to be won, the list of prizes can be viewed here.
For more information on this event, or to enter the sponsored walk, please visit the Cardiac Rehab website here
Family Fun Day
Join us for a day packed full of fun and excitement for the whole family!
Great food from our Lake View Cafe, outdoor Kiosk and BBQ
DJ music
Pop Up Bike Repair Shop with Dr Bike (small repairs are FREE)
Information stalls
FREE children’s play area
FREE sculpture trail
Glorious walks and a sensory garden to relax and sit in
Entry to this event is FREE and no booking is necessary, just come along and join the fun.
N.E.W.T Aquathlon Race 4
The Parc Bryn Bach Aquathlon Series is a fun, friendly and relaxed mid-week event, providing accessible racing for all athletes (over the age of 16) and a great way to get some good race training & open water practice.
The event includes a 750m swim and a 5km run.
Race Starts at 7.00pm - Registration between 5.30pm - 6.30pm in the Visitor Centre.
Please note that wetsuits are mandatory.
For more information on these events or to sign up online visit the Newport & East Wales Triathlon website or the British Triathlon website
Street Food: Cluckin Bull
Join this weeks guest vendor, Cluckin Bull for a delicious selection of slow cooked pulled meats, rotisserie chicken and sides.
For more information visit their Facebook page here
Intro to SUP: Men Only Session
This fun and friendly introduction session is for men only and will teach you all the basics of stand-up paddle boarding whilst enjoying the gorgeous scenery of the park.
Suitable for ages 14+
£30 per person - which includes all equipment, wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
What to bring with you: a change of clothes, towel, suitable footwear, any personal medication required.
Hill Walking Day: Fan Frynych
Join us for a day of hill walking at Fan Frynych, where we will be taking in a circular 10km trail around Craig Cerrig Glesiad, a site of special scientific interest.
£35 per person (includes pick up and return transport to Parc Bryn Bach)
Suitable for ages 16+ | Activity Level: Moderate
Family Session: Art Inspired mandala
Come along and join Coed Lleol Small Woods for their monthly FREE family sessions at Parc Bryn Bach.
This session will focus on making art inspired mandalas and terrariums.
Sessions are FREE but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
Please contact Elise Hughes to book your place: Email elisehughes@smallwoods.org.uk or call 07481 077966
Intro to SUP
This fun and friendly introduction session will teach you all the basics of stand-up paddle boarding whilst enjoying the gorgeous scenery of the park.
Suitable for ages 14+
£30 per person - which includes all equipment, wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
What to bring with you: a change of clothes, towel, suitable footwear, any personal medication required.
Hill Walking Day: Pen-Y-Fan
Join us for a day of hill walking where we will be enjoying the breath-taking scenery of Pen-Y-Fan, the third highest mountain in Wales, leaving from the Neuadd reservoir.
£35 per person (includes pick up and return transport to Parc Bryn Bach)
Suitable for ages 16+ | Activity Level: Strenuous
Intro to SUP
This fun and friendly introduction session will teach you all the basics of stand-up paddle boarding whilst enjoying the gorgeous scenery of the park.
Suitable for ages 14+
£30 per person - which includes all equipment, wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
What to bring with you: a change of clothes, towel, suitable footwear, any personal medication required.
Gorge Walking
Enjoy the amazing waterfalls of Dinas Rock in a fun filled activity that will have you climbing, jumping waterfalls, enjoying water slides and much more, all under the guidance of our experienced gorge walking leaders.
Suitable for ages 8+
£35 per person (incudes return transport from Parc Bryn Bach)
Intro to SUP: Women Only Session
This fun and friendly introduction session is for women only and will teach you all the basics of stand-up paddle boarding whilst enjoying the gorgeous scenery of the park.
Suitable for ages 14+
£30 per person - which includes all equipment, wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
What to bring with you: a change of clothes, towel, suitable footwear, any personal medication required.