About the Estate
Glanusk Park and Estate is privately owned and run by Harry Legge-Bourke. 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.
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.
Metal Detector Usage
Sadly, due to the behaviour of a select few, it is no longer permitted for anyone to metal detect on any and all Glanusk Ownership Land. To be clear this includes all of any parcel of land, woodland, buildings and property.
Current Day
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, 16,000 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 church, farm buildings and stables, all either Grade II listed or Grade II*.
The Estate is renowned for its trees which include over 200 different species and cultivars of Quercus (oak).
The Glasshouse was opened in March 2015 and is available for civil wedding ceremonies, special parties and celebrations.
The Tower was opened in July 2019 by the then HRH Prince of Wales.
Weddings
The Glanusk Estate is a unique wedding and event venue in Powys, South Wales.
The Glanusk Estate provides the happy couple with a variety of stunning and romantic locations throughout the historic parkland and the Estate staff are always flexible, discreet and imaginative to all your wedding and celebration requirements.
There are a number of features about The Glanusk Estate which will make your wedding day memorable and a wonderful experience not just for yourselves but also your guests. Whether you are having an intimate celebration for 20 or 30 guests, or a larger party, we offer you the perfect backdrop for your special day.
Events
2022
The Estate Fayre and NGS Open Garden returned in May. Green Man celebrated their 20th anniversary in August.
2021
A number of events due to be held at Glanusk were postponed due to Coronavirus.
Green Man Festival returned in August 2021.
2020
A number of events due to be held at Glanusk have been postponed due to Coronavirus.
2019
Cwtchfest returned to Glanusk in May 2019.
The sixth Glanusk Estate Fayre, NGS Open Garden and Opening of the Oak Collection May 2019.
2018
Green Man Festival returned in August 2018.
The 2018 Human Race Events Dragon Tour took place from the Glanusk Estate (June 2018).
In May 2018 we welcomed over 2000 visitors to our fifth Estate Fayre and NGS Open Garden. We had over 30 artisan stands including businesses from the Estate, a surprise Flash Mob from Rock Choir Monmouth, Chepstow, Newport and Abergavenny, talks from Terry Walton, An Vrombaut, Ruth Wignall, Lynne Allbutt and Andrew Price, bagpipes, wood turning, willow weaving, stonemason and wool weaving displays as well as Archery.
The Britpart All Wheel Drive Club held their 3rd round of the Britpart All Wheel Drive Club Comp Safari Championship 2018 at Glanusk in May 2018. Competitors from around the country were competing over a 4 mile course to put in the faster times.
The Welsh Association of Churchill Fellows visited Glanusk at the end of April 2018 for their AGM and tour of the Estate.
2017
At the start of September 2017 around 70 classic and custom bikes and riders stopped over for a night’s camping at Glanusk for The Great Mile organised by Malle London.
Green Man Festival is taking place on 16th to 19th August 2018 and tickets are on sale now.
The Estate Fayre and NGS Open Gardens which was officially opened by ITV’s Ruth Wignall with talks and displays from Barefoot Runner Lynne Allbutt, the Rhondda’s very own allotment expert Terry Walton, Dryad Bushcraft and ITV’s Coast and Country Andrew Price, Out to Learn Willow and John Campbell, Bagpiper in South Wales.
The Glanusk Fun Ride which is a hugely popular equine returned with riders from all over Wales and neighbouring counties enjoy a ride through the beautiful grounds.
For the first time in the history of the Estate there was ‘Once in a lifetime camping’ at Penmyarth Park for the last two weeks of July.
Heartbreak Productions returned for an afternoon of Outdoor Theatre with David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy, followed by Family Camping and the ever popular Tug of War.
The Welsh Airgun and Field Target Association (WAFTA) hosted their World Field Target Championship in September 2017.
Filming
With The Estate’s 5 mile stretch of the River Usk, thousands of acres of land made up of diverse forestry, parkland and hills, it is no wonder that the likes of:
- Watercolour Challenge (Twofour, Channel 5)
- Handmade : Britain’s Best Woodworker (Plimsoll Productions, Channel 4)
- Richard Hammond’s Workshop (Amazon)
- Foxy’s Fearless (Channel 4)
- Dream Horse (Warner Bros / RAW production)
- A Year in the Beacons (ITV Wales)
- Countryfile (BBC One)
- Morning Live (BBC One)
- Mortimer and Whitehouse : Gone Fishing (BBC Two)
- Horze
- The Wild Man : Three Seasons (S4C)
- The Grand Tour (Amazon Video)
- Moonpig Christmas Television Commerial (Wordley Productions)
- Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week (BBC 2)
- Coast & Country (ITV)
- Countryfile (BBC 1)
- Top Gear (BBC 2)
- Countrywise Kitchen (ITV)
- The Hairy Bikers (ITV)
- Horse & Country TV (Sky)
- Safebreakers (Sky)
and many more have enjoyed the stunning location and warm hospitality offered at Glanusk Estate.
As well as some unique buildings which offer a wide range of locations, there is also plenty of space for parking and unit set ups for large or small shoots, the Estate Yard hardtsanding is suitable for a filing base, a covered areas for eating and rooms for the production base.
Cottages and Other Buildings
We have a number of cottages on the Estate that are available to let on a long term tenancy. We have office buildings that occasionally come up for rent. If you are interested in renting office or storage space at the Estate, please contact the Estate Office on +44 1873 810 414.
Sporting Activities
The Estate is perfectly situated for a varied selection of specialist sporting activities including trout and salmon fishing, shooting, wild duck flighting and clay shooting.
With many varied uses and opportunities the Glanusk Estate is an ideal location for large or small events with wedding guests returning for proposals, weddings and anniversaries.
For more information contact the Estate Office on +44 1873 810414 or by emailing [email protected].