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Glanusk

Glanusk Park and Estate is privately owned by the Legge-Bourke family. It is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Usk Valley, Crickhowell, South Wales in the Brecon Beacons National Park and is one of the largest privately owned estates in Wales. See www.glanuskestate.com for a picture of what this incredible and exceptional estate has to offer.

Events

LATEST NEWS

Another successful year for Greenman Festival staged at Glanusk Park, click here for 2011 review by The Guardian.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUTUMN/WINTER 2011

Attic Sale at Glanusk Park - watch this space for this forthcoming event in November

Coming to Glanusk in December "What's in our Garden" - a winter forage with a Christmas theme!!

Christmas at Glanusk - not long now....keep looking on this site and our facebook page for details of this funday!!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2012

July

5th - 8th July 2012 - Glanusk International Horse Trials 3rd Year. Join the followers on our facebook page.

August

17th, 18th and 19th August 2012 - Greenman Festival at Glanusk Estate.

PRESS COVERAGE

Glanusk International Horse Trials previewed on Horse and Country TV Sky 280 August 2010

Safebreakers - Sky 1 filmed at Glanusk Estate August 2010

S4C Wedi 7 covered International Polo July 2010

With a cross section of areas to offer including parkland, hills, river, woodland, buildings, Glanusk is truly unique.

HOLIDAY at Glanusk

Penmyarth House has ten rooms available, twin and double rooms with ensuite or private bathrooms.

The beautiful Penmyarth Lawn has stunning views and is used for weddings and other events and enables guests to share in the joy of the unrivalled views. The Rod Room is adjacent to the house is an atmospheric location for lunches or talks, accommodating around forty people.

Indoor activities such as backgammon, poker, bridge, cribbage and checkers are provided, croquet, boules, salmon or trout fishing with ghillie support, private squash and tennis courts, rackets and balls provided and 4 x 4 off roading should you wish.

We have two fabulous holiday cottages. Both cottages are very comfortable and cater for everyone and we are pleased to say we are now taking bookings for Glanusk Lodge.Glanusk Lodge is situated in the heart of Glanusk Park and is available for exclusive let and accommodates up to twelve people. Read More...

Weddings

There are many beautiful historical features about the Estate which will make your special day very different. We are here to help you with every detail so that you achieve your ultimate dream. Read More...

Sports

The Estate is perfectly situated for a varied selection of specialist sporting events. Whether taking advantage of the fishing on the five mile private stretch of double bank fishing on the Usk or experiencing the renowned pheasant shoot with very varied drives and challenging birds including partridge and wild duck flighting.

FISHING

The Estate has 5 miles of private river, one and a half miles of double bank Usk fishing, offering the visiting angler wonderful opportunities for both Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon. Access to water is good with well maintained banks and some croys from which to fish. Read More...

History of Glanusk Estate

The Estate has been in the ownership of the same family since 1826 when the South Wales Ironmaster, Sir Joseph Bailey, purchased the original site and built a mansion house there.

The family used to live in the mansion in the summer and then move into the Dower House, Penmyarth in the winter.

The mansion was demolished in 1952 after serious fire damage during the Army's requisition of the house during the 2nd World War and the family now live in the Dower House.

The rest of the Estate is still intact and consists of 400 acres of private parkland, 800 acres of forestry, 3,500 acres of lowland and hill farms, the Park and forestry, 20,000 acres of Common Land hills and 5 miles of the River Usk.

There are many historic buildings remaining, including the Tower Bridge, over the River Usk, ancient Celtic standing stones, the private chapel, farm buildings and stables, all either Grade II listed or Grade II starred.