Llandrindod Wells offers both outdoor and indoor pursuits to fit all interests and any level of activity/fitness. There are a wealth of hiking pathways with town and country rambles of varying length and difficulty. Llandrindod Wells and the surrounding areas boast over 1000 walks for you to choose from and many Free guides are available at the Llandrindod Wells Tourist as well as up to date information on any new routes. Whatever the weather there are always picturesque views surrounding walkers and the rare red kite soaring overhead.
Local outdoor sights that should not be missed include: The Rock Park, the Lake Park, Temple Gardens, the Old Signal Box, the Old Pump Room, Lover’s Leap and Shakey Bridge.
There is also golf, angling and a skate park for the rollerblading and skateboarder enthusiast.
In wet weather an indoor itinerary could include a visit to the nationally renowned Indoor Bowls Centre.
The Radnorshire Museum holds a wealth of interesting exhibits and information as does the National Cycling Museum.
For young and old here’s always time for a bit of ‘Llandoddie Spotting’ too. What’s that? Well, start at the oak sculpture at the Lake Park for your first sighting of a ‘Llandoddie’, then try the website http://www.llandoddies.com for more information on the local and legendary ‘little people’ of Llandrindod Wells.
In the summer season there are also theatrical and musical performances held at the Albert Hall and the Temple Garden bandstand. The various international bicycling, motorcyling and car rallies are well attended exciting events and the annual Victorian Festival in August is always greatly enjoyed by visitors. By bicycle, motorcycle or car clearly signposts roads offer an excellent scope for daytrips slightly more afield.
The Wyeside Cinema/Wyeside Theatre (Builth Wells) or a Theatre Brycheinog (Brecon) performance and the Welsh Royal Crystal factory (Rhayader) has many beautiful handcrafted items and the Red Kite Feeding station (Rhayader) and Abbey Cwm Hir (Cwm Hir), burial place of the last King of Wales (Llywelyn II) both have quiet and beautiful surroundings for contemplating nature.
The Summer Season at the Royal Welsh Showgrounds (Builth Wells) plays host to many varied events and the Merlin’s Meander drive is a good way to get a taste of other local artists and craftspeople before returning to Llandrindod Wells for a delicious afternoon or evening meal in one of the cafes or restaurants and a good night’s sleep in one of the many quiet and restful town and countryside accommodation.
