Things to do in Rhayader, Mid Wales

Activities and Attractions

Look here for great places to visit, indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment for all the family, within easy reach of Rhayader.

@ the Gallery

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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Heart of Wales Railway Line

Location: Nearest station Llandrindod Wells

The Heart of Wales line runs between Swansea and Shrewsbury travelling through most delightful scenery.

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The Gro Park

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.


Waun Capel Park

Children's play area, bowling green, tennis courts, putting green. Situated next to the River Wye providing an excellent picnic spot and play area.


CARAD – Rhayader’s own Community Arts & Heritage Centre

Location: East Street, Rhayader, Powys

For arts and heritage, crafts, music, dance, theatre, performances, exhibitions and workshops.

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre/Rangers Activities

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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The Thomas Shop

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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Quackers Indoor Play Centre

Location: Newmead, Newbridge-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5HR image

Indoor play centre and cafe plus outdoor sandpit and go carts.
- 14 foot drop slide
- 4 lane astra slide
- ball pool
- maze
- roller racers
- soft play for toddlers
- peddle go-carts
- large outdoor sandpit, picnic and lake area
- milk Daisy the Cow

Opening Times School Holidays: Everyday 10am - 6pm Term Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4pm - 8pm Thursday 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm

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National Cycle Museum

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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Wyeside Arts Centre

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.


Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Association

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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The Quilt Exhibition

Location: Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6BY

The Quilt Association Summer Quilt Exhibition

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Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine

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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Rhayader Leisure Centre

Location: North Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BU

Amenities include: 20m x 8m swimming pool. We offer a full range of swimming sessions and lessons. Our Health and Fitness Suite is equipped with an extensive range of cardiovascular and resistance mahines. We offer a wide range of parties, bouncy castle, swimming pool and the aqua runner. We can also cater for evening parties or social events. Our main hall can be used for a variety of sports and fitness classes. We also have squash courts and full size snooker tables onsite. We have a holiday playscheme for 4 - 12 year olds. Also activities from football to snorkelling.

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Willow Globe, open-air theatre

Location: Penlanole, Llanwrthwl, Powys, LD1 6NU

Y Glôb Byw - The Living Willow Theatre - is a scaled down, living version of the Globe in London, being a third of its size in diameter.

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Rhayader Blades

Location: East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DN (opposite HSBC Bank)

Foot Fish Spa It's time to tickle your toes.........

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Creation Gardens

Location: Swn-y-Gwynt, Nantmel, Powys, LD1 6EL

Plant Centre, Cafe and Garden Shop image

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