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Welsh campsite Dan Yr Ogof goes adult-only due to tax on babies and children

01.04.2026 01:56 1 min 1 source
Herald.Wales ENG

Dan Yr Ogof campsite in Brecon Beacons National Park (Wales) will switch to an adult-only (16+) format from September 14. The management refused to collect a tourist tax on babies and children, introduced by the Welsh government.

Tax details

  • The tax is £1.30 per person per night, including children and babies, effective from 2027.
  • The final decision on implementation rests with local authorities; Powys County Council has not yet adopted it.
  • The campsite estimates the tax could add £54.60 per week for a family with three children.
  • Owners called the tax on babies "morally unjustifiable" and noted that similar charges in EU countries do not apply to children.

Criticism of differentiated rates

MS Sam Rowlands criticised the differentiated tax rates: £1.30 per night for caravans and £0.75 for tents, despite using the same infrastructure. Industry associations called for a single rate, but the government refused, arguing different accommodation costs.

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01.04.2026 Herald.Wales ENG

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