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Welsh campsite goes adults-only over 'baby tax' row

12.07.2026 04:10 2 min 4 sources
Express.co.uk ENG + 3 more
Welsh campsite goes adults-only over 'baby tax' row
Original source: Express.co.uk

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Dan Yr Ogof campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park will become adults-only from 14 September, refusing to charge a proposed tourist levy on infants and young children.

One of Wales' oldest campsites, Dan Yr Ogof in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, will switch to adults-only from 14 September. The reason is the management's refusal to collect the proposed visitor levy from babies and small children.

The levy, set at £1.30 per person per night (with VAT £1.56), was introduced by the previous Welsh government. Owner Ashford Price said staff are uncomfortable charging for infants who 'can hardly be considered tourists' and that the tax would hit large families. Powys council has not yet decided whether to implement the levy. The site is already taking bookings for 2027 and informing customers of its decision.

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22.06.2026 Express.co.uk ENG Original source

Welsh campsite goes adults-only over tourist tax on babies

10.06.2026 North Wales Live ENG Original source

Wales caravan site goes adults-only over visitor levy

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Powys caravan park goes adults-only to avoid charging 'baby tax'

09.06.2026 County Times ENG Original source

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