Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells is a town and community in Powys, Wales.
It serves as the seat of Powys County Council, and is therefore the administrative centre of Powys. The town was historically in Radnorshire.
Getting to Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells is linked to Swansea and Shrewsbury by the famous Heart of Wales Line. Trains depart for the two-and-a-half hour journey to Swansea at 7:35AM, noon, 15:41PM and 7:56PM, and for the 1 hr 40 min journey to Shrewsbury at 6:18AM, 8:45AM, 12:01PM, 4:59PM and 9:19PM. During the week there are four buses a day from Cardiff (about three hours).
Worth seeing
- 01The Rock Park
A peaceful woodland area with short walks down to Lovers' Leap, a rocky outcrop above the River Ithon.
- 02National Cycle Museum
Automobile Palace, Temple Street, curator@cyclemuseum.org.uk.
Things to do
Llandrindod Wells Golf Club. Victorian Festival. 20-26 Aug 2018. Takes place every August. Includes free music concerts, a Victorian fun fair, parades, balls, a torchlit procession and fireworks on the last night.
- 01Albert Hall
Watch some of the plays performed in the local Victorian theatre during the Drama Festival.
Where to eat
There are three chippies, two kebab shop takeaways and two Chinese takeaways. There's also an Indian restaurant, tea rooms, a greasy food cafe and two jacket potato/sandwich/healthier food option cafes.
- 01Fabian's Kitchen
Albion House, Temple St,.
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