Llandrindod Wells is an unusual and delightful town, not many places can boast the variety of sights and events that this town can. The stunning unspoiled countryside, wherever you are in the town you will be within easy reach of the surrounding hills and the many, and varied, walks that they offer. There are also all the usual amenities you would expect to see in a bustling country town, indoor and outdoor bowls, tennis courts, sports centre and swimming pool, theatres and museums and of course the famous spa waters. The beautiful lake, that is overlooked by the golf course, is well worth a visit, it has a coffee shop, restaurant and well-stocked craft shop and affords the opportunity for a gentle stroll or for the more adventurous a walk through the ancient mixed forests that surround the lake.

The visitor centre is located in the heart of the town, adjacent to the museum, and is a font of knowledge for those wishing to ge t the best out of a visit to the town.

The town’s theatres provide excellent entertainment all year round, with the Pavilion providing national and occasionally international acts including music, comedy and alternative theatre. The town’s Albert Hall Theatre host many amateur dramatics and the renowned “Music Hall” musical. Llandrindod Wells hosts a well known drama festival each May, with the highlight of the year being the Victorian Festival held in August that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the town.

Venture out from any direction from the town and you will find pretty villages and small market towns that are the lifeblood of this area. To the west is Rhayader, home of the Royal Welsh Crystal factory and the gateway to the spectacular Elan Valley, the Welsh “lake district”. There is a visitor centre at the foot of the first dam that is well worth a visit, giving information the history and wildlife of the area and on the sunken Elan village. To the south is the market town of Builth Wells, situated, like Rhayader, on the banks of the River Wye, it is the home of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society and their famous showground, home to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and many other events throughout the year. Builth Wells also has a cinema and arts centre and an active sporting scene with rugby and soccer clubs. Just south of Builth Wells at Erwood Station is a craft centre hosting master wood turner Alan Cunningham and painters David Bellamy and Jenny Keal and is always worth a visit.