Location: Around Rhayader and distirct
For a selection of excellent local walks categorised to allow you choose one that is suitable to you, with descriptions and maps to download.
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Location: Llywernog, Ponterwyd, Ceredigion SY23 3AB
An authentic 18th Century silver mine, museum and caverns providing an informative adventure for all the family whatever the weather.
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Location: Newmead, Newbridge-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5HR
Indoor play centre and cafe plus outdoor sandpit and go carts.
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Location: Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1
Authentic restoration of shop museum, Showcase of Wool and Fibre products from Wales and Marches, Gallery, refreshments. Novelties. Admission Free Open Friday to Monday, Groups catered for at other times by arrangement.
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Location: The Automobile Palace, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5DL
The collection houses hundreds of cycles in period settings from 1819 to the present day.
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Location: Castle Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BN
Wyeside Arts Centre is situated on the banks of the river Wye in the marketing town of Builth Wells. It is a vibrant and friendly cultural centre offering over 700 film screenings and 60 live shows each year. Housed in an Italianate C19 Market Hall, Wales' longest running Cinema. Open 6 days a week, box office open Tuesday-Sunday.
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Location: Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6BY
The Quilt Association Summer Quilt Exhibition
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Location: Red Kite Feeding Station, Gigrin Farm, South St, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5BL
Wild red kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year. One of Britain's most spectacular wildlife displays.
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Location: Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys LD6
A series of 6 dams in an area of outstanding natural beauty with scenic drives, waymarked trails, visitior centre. Ranger events, walks, bird watching, bug hunts, Dam open days, Pet show, childrens activities, guided walks and wildlife excursions. The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is now closed for the winter and will re-open in Spring 2012, the exact date will be finalised soon.
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Location: West Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AB
Paintings, sculptures, jewellery, textiles and pottery, all the work of local artists and crafts people.
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Location: East Street, Rhayader, Powys
For arts and heritage, crafts, music, dance, theatre, performances, exhibitions and workshops. Special activities leading up to the opening of the Rhayader & District Community Museum.
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Location: Hafod House, East Street, Rhayader LD6 5DS
Fishing on Elan Valley reservoirs(brown trout); Rivers Wye/Elan/Marteg; & Llyngwyn(rainbow lake-3 boats). Day & Season permits: Powell's Newsagents, Rhayader and Nantymynach farm.
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Main access point at eastern end of Elan Village.
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Children's play area, bowling green, tennis courts, putting green. Situated next to the River Wye providing an excellent picnic spot and play area.
Location: Cwmdeuddwr
Children's play area and playing fields with more riverside walking and a lovely view of Gwastedyn Hill and the waterfalls that gave Rhayader its name.
Location: Nearest station Llandrindod Wells
The Heart of Wales line runs between Swansea and Shrewsbury travelling through most delightful scenery.
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Location: Signposted off the A470 about 3 miles north of Rhayader
Way-marked trails, historic long-house, car park and toilets with facilities for the disabled.
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Following in the footsteps of Owain Glyndwr, this trail comes within a few miles of Rhayader.
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Built in the 8th century by King Offa as a boundary between Wales and England the dyke is now a national walking trail within easy reach of Rhayader.
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Location: Starting from and returning to Rhayader the trail takes a circular route visiting all the 7 local churches of Gwastedyn
Coming soon - with descriptions of each section of the trail and information about the churches currently being produced and maps being prepared that will be available to download and print off.
This is an exciting new project arising out of the St Gwrthwl's Festival annual pilgrimage around the Churches in our Group. Through an application to the Community Welcome Fund administered by Powys County Council it is hoped to establish the Trail for both local people and visitors to use. Walkers will have the opportunity of visiting Rhayader and the villages around the route, seeing our churches and learning of the heritage and culture of this area which was home to the Celtic saints of old.
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Local Cycle Routes and Mountain Biking around Rhayader
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Rhayader lies on 3 of the National Cycle Routes www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk
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Being one of the oldest towns on the River Wye, Rhayader is an ideal base from which to explore sections of the Wye Valley Walk that run north and south from the town and for walkers of the whole route it is an excellent place to stop and stay awhile.
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Date: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th February 2012
Location: The Smithfield, North Street, Rhayader.
Based in Rhayader, over 100miles of Welsh Lanes. Classes: Expert, semi expert, novice and beginner.
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Sunday 5th February
Location: The Car park, Dark Lane, North Street, Rhayader
Kington, Kennel Cottage, Titley pools, Snowdrops? 7 miles Leader ....... Ray Harvey Enjoyable walks in Mid Wales
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Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Monday 6th February
Location: The Crown, North Street, Rhayader.
Transition Town Rhayader & District are hosting a World Cafe event on local food,
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Time: 7.30 p.m
Date: Every Thursday
Location: The Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader
Bingo every thursday organized by The Football Club.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Date: Friday 11th February
Location: Rhayader Museum and Gallery, CARAD, East Street. Rhayader
A CELEBRATION of Wales at the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place at Rhayader Museum and Gallery from next month. Launching Following the Flame will be a major new touring exhibition which explores and celebrates the inspiring history of Welsh sporting achievement.
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Time: 7.30pm.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Location: CARAD, East Street , Rhayader
Fungi – mushrooms and toadstools’ – a talk by Dr Ray Woods of Plantlife. A Rhayader by Nature event open to all . Tel. 01597 811169 for further details.
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Date: Thursday 23rd February
Location: CARAD, East Street, Rhayader.
Real Wales... Join us in the CARAD Theatre to welcome renowned authors and speakers in the first of our Real Wales evenings.
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Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday 25th February
Location: The Square, Abbey Cwm Hir
A Fund raising walk for St Marys Church, approx 6 miles
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Time: 7-30 pm.
Date: Thuesday 1st March
Location: Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader
Organized by St. Clement's Church to celebrate St. Davids Day The Radnorshire Twurzels will entertain. Tickets £5 from church members. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment - it was a sell out last year!
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Time: 10am back about 2.30 pm.
Date: Sunday 11th March 2012
Location: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Elan Valley, Rhayader
A 6 mile high-level hillwalk with only a 150m ascent, following in the footsteps of the Cistercian Monks. Numbers are very limited so please book early.
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Saturday 17th March 2012
Location: The Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader
20 mile and 5 mile Round the Lakes road race.
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Time: 7.30pm
Date: Thursday 22nd March
Location: CARAD, East Street, Rhayader.
Real Wales: Hills, Valleys and City Streets with Mike Parker and Peter Finch.
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Time: 7.30pm
Date: Tuesday 27th March
Location: CARAD, East Street , Rhayader
‘Birds in Wales ’ – the work of the newly established Wales Office of the British Trust for Ornithology - a talk by Kelvin Jones BTO Wales Development Officer. A Rhayader by Nature event open to all - . Tel. 01597 811169 for further details.
Time: 7-00 pm.
Date: Sunday 1st April
Location: St Clement's Church, Church Street, Rhayader
On Palm Sunday, at the beginning of Holy Week, Voices in Unity will perform the cantata "Mary Magdalene" by Roger Jones Tickets £5 at the church door.
Time: Gates open 8 a.m.
Date: Saturday 28th April, 26th May, 30th June, 28th July, 25th August.
Location: The Smithfield, North Street, Rhayader
Car Boots Organized by Cancer Research U.K. Rhayader branch. Contact No. 01597 810 340
Date: Saturday & Suday 14th & 15th July
Location: Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Rhayader
Family Weekend at the Willow Globe, This is advance notice of an exciting family camping and theatre weekend for children (and accompanying parent (s) for those aged 10 and under) exploring Macbeth and featuring sword fighting, witches, evening campfire and story telling and informal performance.
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