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Train - Heart of Wales Train Line from Shropshire to South/West Wales, with the nearest stops at Llangunllo and Llanbister Road, passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in Wales. This is an ideal way to explore the countryside and used by Ramblers and cyclists.
Newtown Train Station, has services to West Midlands, West Wales, and North Wales
Local Shows/ Events;
Royal Welsh Show - Held near Builth Wells at the show ground, the Royal Welsh Show is a 4 day event attracting 250,000 visitors.
Knighton Carnival and Show - is held on the Saturday of the August bank holiday weekend
Kington Show is a traditional agricultural show with Horse, Cattle, Sheep, Dog and Horticultural classes together with Young Farmers competitions, Shearing competitions and Farrier demonstrations.
Sheep Music an internationally acclaimed three-day world music which takes place during July each year in Presteigne.
Llandrindod Wells;
The annual Victorian festival held in August when locals and businesses step back into the time of Victorian Llandrindod Wells - from their top hats to their high laced boots. It’s a perfect time to taste (delicious traditional treats and foods), see (costumes and decorations) and hear (bandstand and live theatrical performances) of Llandrindod Wells set in a bygone era.
Venture into the National Cycling Museum, the Radnorshire Museum and visit nearby Abey Cwm Hir, resting place of Llywelyn, the last Welsh King (1282).
Spend some time at the local railway station. The old signal box has quite a history and the Heart of Wales railway line, originally opened in 1865 has a thriving and continually growing service schedule. If you are lucky you may see one of the Steam Trains that occasionally visit the Town during the Summer.
Indoor Family fun can be found near Llandrindod Wells, at Newbridge-on-Wye. Quackers has indoor ball pools, drop slides, restaurant, lake and outside Go Karts.
Presteigne and Norton
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Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Marches on the border of Wales and England.Surrounded by devastatingly beautiful, unspoilt countryside, this thriving border town has many unique qualities that make it both a perfect destination and a base from which to explore.
Step into the 1870’s at the award –winning Judges Lodgings and discover the world of a most unusual household. Explore the upstairs, downstairs life of the Victorian Judges, their servants and the felonious guests
6 miles outside Presteigne near Kington the Small breeds farm can be found, A magical place to experience animals, birds, and owls.
Knighton
The Welsh name for Knighton is Tref-y-Clawdd which means "Town on the Dyke" and it is the only Town that stands right on Offa's Dyke. Knighton is the home of the Offa's Dyke Centre and is the natural base from which to explore The Dyke.
The Dyke was built toward the end of the 8th Century by King Offa to separate the kingdoms of Mercia from Wales. It ran for 149 miles from Chepstow to Prestatyn and some 80 miles of The Dyke is still traceable today.
Knighton is steeped in history with sloping winding streets and half timbered houses, the older part of the Town has a grid of streets reminiscent of an Edwardian plantation
Knighton also is home to the Space Guard Centre which runs regular tours. Visit the facilities, hear about Spaceguard and learn something about the wonders of astronomy.
Rhayader
Situated at a natural crossroads between east and west, north and south, Rhayader has for centuries offered a welcome for travellers: from the Romans who had a stopover camp in the Elan Valley, Monks journeying between the Abbeys of Strata Florida and Abbeycwmhir and Drovers taking their livestock to far off markets and returning with goods and news.
Today history merges with the present. While agriculture remains a very important element of life here, vividly portrayed in the weekly Livestock Markets, the ancient and stunning landscape, rich in rare and beautiful wildlife, provides a wealth of opportunities for the modern activities of bird watching, walking and mountain biking
The dams and reservoirs of the Elan Valley Estate are situated within an area of outstanding scenic beauty. They provide a lasting amenity in their own right for visitors to enjoy . The protection of the water catchment to prevent pollution of the reservoirs has safeguarded the habitats of numerous species of flora and fauna. However, it should be remembered that the dams were built to provide for a very basic need...water for the people of Birmingham
Mid Wales the greatest density and diversity of birds of prey in southern Britain. Mid Wales home to the last remaining Red. Now, due to the hard work of the Conservation here in Wales, Kites once again in the ascendance. Wild Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year.breathtakingof aerial piracy red kites compete with buzzards and ravens for choice pickings.
Newtown
Situated on the banks of the River Severn in one of the most visually arresting areas in Wales, Newtown's small town charm is supported by a thriving business community. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy excellent shopping, first class theatres, museums and art galleries. There is a series of events throughout the summer including the Carnival, Food Festival and the prestigious Motor Show, and don't forget the original, and world record breaking, Santa Run in December.
For more information on Mid Wales, events and attractions please visit;
www.visitmidwales.co.uk/
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