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Events and Festivals
Local village and small agricultural shows run most Saturdays from May until the end of September. Please ask and we’ll be able to tell you where the nearest one is taking place.
Local village and small agricultural shows run most Saturdays from May until the end of September. Please ask and we’ll be able to tell you where the nearest one is taking place.
On a much larger scale, one of the biggest shows in the UK, The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show takes place over 4 days in July every year at Builth Wells. It’s a great day out and the 2010 show dates are from the 19th to the 22nd of July.
The showground also hosts many other events throughout the year. For more information contact 01982 553683 or visit www.rwas.co.uk
The showground also hosts many other events throughout the year. For more information contact 01982 553683 or visit www.rwas.co.uk
Llandrindod Wells celebrates it's roots as a Victorian Spa with an annual Victorian Festival. The main street is decorated and the town hosts a kaleidescope of victorian events. The 2010 festival will run from the 21st to the 29th of August.
For details of events contact 01597 823441 www.vicfest.co.uk
For details of events contact 01597 823441 www.vicfest.co.uk
Hay on Wye is famous worldwide for it's wonderful second hand bookshops, over 40 at the last count and also for the Hay Festival of Literature. The 2010 Festival takes place from the 27th of May to the 6th of June and includes a programme of children’s events.
Tel 0870 990 1299 www.hayfestival.com
Photo: Richard Stanton
Tel 0870 990 1299 www.hayfestival.com
Photo: Richard Stanton
Brecon's Jazz Festival is well established and a real gem amongst music festivals. Held over the second weekend in August each year (6th - 8th for 2010), the festival takes over venues throughout Brecon's lovely streets. www.breconjazz.co.uk
Brecon Jazz Festival photograph of Houston Person, Dave Green and Steve Brown by Martin Russell ARPS
Brecon Jazz Festival photograph of Houston Person, Dave Green and Steve Brown by Martin Russell ARPS
And for something completely different...
The World Bog Snorkelling Championship.
Yes bog snorkelling!
In 2006 over 100 competitors bog snorkelled their way along a muddy trench cut into a peat bog. Competitors wear a snorkel and fins and must not use any conventional swimming strokes.
Photo: Chris Pritchard
The World Bog Snorkelling Championship.
Yes bog snorkelling!
In 2006 over 100 competitors bog snorkelled their way along a muddy trench cut into a peat bog. Competitors wear a snorkel and fins and must not use any conventional swimming strokes.
Photo: Chris Pritchard
The event is held at Llanwrtyd Wells (July 11th 2010) as is the annual World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championship and a Bog Snorkelling Triathlon.
For more information telephone 01591 610666 between 10am and 5pm or visit
www.green-events.co.uk
For more information telephone 01591 610666 between 10am and 5pm or visit
www.green-events.co.uk
More Things to do and Places to visit.
Europe’s leading eco centre
The Centre for Alternative Technology is based near Machynlleth and welcomes visitors.
01654 705950 www.cat.org.uk
Europe’s leading eco centre
The Centre for Alternative Technology is based near Machynlleth and welcomes visitors.
01654 705950 www.cat.org.uk
Quackers Indoor Play Centre and go-cart track. (7 miles) www.quackersnow.com
Llangorse Indoor Multi Activity Centre. Award winning centre which offers indoor climbing, outdoor zip wires, horse riding and other activities.
01874 658272 www.activityuk.com
Llangorse Indoor Multi Activity Centre. Award winning centre which offers indoor climbing, outdoor zip wires, horse riding and other activities.
01874 658272 www.activityuk.com
Abbeycwmhir Hall.
A Grade 2 listed country house, probably one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in the country. Telephone 01597 851727 or visit www.abbeycwmhir.com for details of tours.
A Grade 2 listed country house, probably one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in the country. Telephone 01597 851727 or visit www.abbeycwmhir.com for details of tours.
Thomas Shop Museum. A beautifully restored shop museum, gallery & tea rooms just six miles away in the village of Penybont. 01597 851951
www.thomas-shop.com
The Judge’s Lodging. Step back to the 1870’s at The Judge’s Lodging in the charming town of Presteigne. 01544 260650 www.judgeslodging.org.uk
www.thomas-shop.com
The Judge’s Lodging. Step back to the 1870’s at The Judge’s Lodging in the charming town of Presteigne. 01544 260650 www.judgeslodging.org.uk
National Cycle Collection - 'probably the finest collection anywhere in Europe'. Open daily in Llandrindod Wells (8 miles).
Powis Castle and Gardens.
Medieval castle which houses one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. The castle is world famous for it’s exquisite gardens and Italianate terraces.
01938 551929 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Medieval castle which houses one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. The castle is world famous for it’s exquisite gardens and Italianate terraces.
01938 551929 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Willow Theatre
Three miles from the Lon is the unique Living Willow Theatre, a scaled down version of Shakespeare's Globe in London but constructed entirely of living willow. The season of performances starts in April and runs throughout the summer. More details at www.shakespearelink.co.uk
Three miles from the Lon is the unique Living Willow Theatre, a scaled down version of Shakespeare's Globe in London but constructed entirely of living willow. The season of performances starts in April and runs throughout the summer. More details at www.shakespearelink.co.uk
Eating Out
Rhayader has 10 popular pubs all within a round trip of 400 metres. They all serve good food and range from the traditional pub with real ales to the more modern of bars. Rhayader also has an award winning Fish and Chip shop, and both Rhayader and Llandrindod have several restaurants and takeaways.
Rhayader has 10 popular pubs all within a round trip of 400 metres. They all serve good food and range from the traditional pub with real ales to the more modern of bars. Rhayader also has an award winning Fish and Chip shop, and both Rhayader and Llandrindod have several restaurants and takeaways.
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