GET OUT AND EXPLORE DAYS: FAMILIES & KIDS |
Brecon (45 mins / 25 miles)
Have a wander though Brecon town centre, browse the shops and visit the Cathedral, or The Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh. There are plenty of pit stops to choose from for for coffee or lunch, and then if the weather is not on your side younger children will enjoy Brecon Play Barn on the outskirts of Brecon, and there's also the fantastic Cantref Activity Farm - as well as the animals there's also with an indoor soft play and giant slide. If this doesn't take your fancy, then head on to the National Showcave Centre for Wales (30 mins drive from Brecon) or the Brecon Mountain Railway towards Merthyr Tydfil (Garwnant Woodland & Visitor Centre is also en-route). Brecon also has a Co-Operative supermarket, a Morrisons and an Aldi if you need to stock up on supplies - if you haven't already done so in the town centre.
Talgarth (30 mins / 14 miles)
The small market town of Talgarth has a few shops to browse including a Co-operative supermarket, Tourist Information Centre, a butchers and a pharmacy. On your way, stop at Bronllys Castle where you can peer into the dungeon and climb to the top of the tower. You can't visit Talgarth without stopping at Talgarth Restored Watermill & Cafe - it's the centre of the town and mills it's very own flour and has a cafe to stop at for coffee or lunch. For the afternoon head over to Llangorse Multi Activity Centre (incl indoor climbing) for a range of action-packed indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family (booking advised).
Talgarth is also on the way to Brecon.
Kington (25 mins / 12 miles)
Visit Kington to spend the first part of the morning browsing through a range of local shops, drop into the Tourist Information Centre, then drive over to Hergest Gardens for coffee and cake. From here take a walk along Hergest Ridge (part of the Offa's Dyke Path), before driving across town to Kington Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre where you can have lunch in the cafe then have a look at the fantastic selection of animals and birds for the remainder of the afternoon. Before returning to your pod or tent, you can stock up with any supplies (if you haven't found them in the town) from the Co-Operative supermarket.
Hay-on-Wye (20 mins / 8 miles)
Venture down to Hay-on-Wye "The Town of Books" where a wonderful selection of over 40 unique shops, antique shops and very many book shops await. Have an sheep's milk ice cream in Sheperds Parlour, visit The Fudge Shop, stock up on gifts of jewellery, crystals, candles and fairies in Satori - and with many more unique shops you'll be spoilt for choice! When you've had your fill of exploring, take a walk along the River Wye - head up-river and you'll reach The Warren which is a great picnic spot and a place for a summer paddle in the river, or cross over the bridge and find the down river section of the Wye Valley Walk. There is also a Co-Operative supermarket if you need to stock up on supplies (or use the town centre shops), and selection of pubs and cafe's for a spot of lunch (all listed in our places to eat guide in your welcome folder). Why not check out what's on at The Globe where there's Lego Club on Sunday mornings? Or elsewhere in Hay? Or travel back to the campsite via The Old Railwayline Garden Centre (the best garden centre in the UK 2018!). And if you're staying on a Thursday, don't miss the Hay-on-Wye market.
Rhyader & The Elan Valley (45 mins / 25 miles)
Take a trip to the Elan Valley with a drive or walk around the dams that supply the West Midlands with their drinking water, then have lunch in Rhyader, followed by the afternoon at the Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm. Or for a later start, stock up on a picnic lunch at Builth Wells before heading for the kite feeding and then take a late afternoon drive around the dams, with a stroll in the sunshine if the weather is fine. In July and August Wye Lavender will also be open to visitors while the lavender is in fragrant flower, so you might be able to squeeze in a peek there too. There is a Co-Operative supermarket in Rhyader or Builth Wells if you need to stock up on supplies - or visit their local shops.
Have a wander though Brecon town centre, browse the shops and visit the Cathedral, or The Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh. There are plenty of pit stops to choose from for for coffee or lunch, and then if the weather is not on your side younger children will enjoy Brecon Play Barn on the outskirts of Brecon, and there's also the fantastic Cantref Activity Farm - as well as the animals there's also with an indoor soft play and giant slide. If this doesn't take your fancy, then head on to the National Showcave Centre for Wales (30 mins drive from Brecon) or the Brecon Mountain Railway towards Merthyr Tydfil (Garwnant Woodland & Visitor Centre is also en-route). Brecon also has a Co-Operative supermarket, a Morrisons and an Aldi if you need to stock up on supplies - if you haven't already done so in the town centre.
Talgarth (30 mins / 14 miles)
The small market town of Talgarth has a few shops to browse including a Co-operative supermarket, Tourist Information Centre, a butchers and a pharmacy. On your way, stop at Bronllys Castle where you can peer into the dungeon and climb to the top of the tower. You can't visit Talgarth without stopping at Talgarth Restored Watermill & Cafe - it's the centre of the town and mills it's very own flour and has a cafe to stop at for coffee or lunch. For the afternoon head over to Llangorse Multi Activity Centre (incl indoor climbing) for a range of action-packed indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family (booking advised).
Talgarth is also on the way to Brecon.
Kington (25 mins / 12 miles)
Visit Kington to spend the first part of the morning browsing through a range of local shops, drop into the Tourist Information Centre, then drive over to Hergest Gardens for coffee and cake. From here take a walk along Hergest Ridge (part of the Offa's Dyke Path), before driving across town to Kington Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre where you can have lunch in the cafe then have a look at the fantastic selection of animals and birds for the remainder of the afternoon. Before returning to your pod or tent, you can stock up with any supplies (if you haven't found them in the town) from the Co-Operative supermarket.
Hay-on-Wye (20 mins / 8 miles)
Venture down to Hay-on-Wye "The Town of Books" where a wonderful selection of over 40 unique shops, antique shops and very many book shops await. Have an sheep's milk ice cream in Sheperds Parlour, visit The Fudge Shop, stock up on gifts of jewellery, crystals, candles and fairies in Satori - and with many more unique shops you'll be spoilt for choice! When you've had your fill of exploring, take a walk along the River Wye - head up-river and you'll reach The Warren which is a great picnic spot and a place for a summer paddle in the river, or cross over the bridge and find the down river section of the Wye Valley Walk. There is also a Co-Operative supermarket if you need to stock up on supplies (or use the town centre shops), and selection of pubs and cafe's for a spot of lunch (all listed in our places to eat guide in your welcome folder). Why not check out what's on at The Globe where there's Lego Club on Sunday mornings? Or elsewhere in Hay? Or travel back to the campsite via The Old Railwayline Garden Centre (the best garden centre in the UK 2018!). And if you're staying on a Thursday, don't miss the Hay-on-Wye market.
Rhyader & The Elan Valley (45 mins / 25 miles)
Take a trip to the Elan Valley with a drive or walk around the dams that supply the West Midlands with their drinking water, then have lunch in Rhyader, followed by the afternoon at the Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm. Or for a later start, stock up on a picnic lunch at Builth Wells before heading for the kite feeding and then take a late afternoon drive around the dams, with a stroll in the sunshine if the weather is fine. In July and August Wye Lavender will also be open to visitors while the lavender is in fragrant flower, so you might be able to squeeze in a peek there too. There is a Co-Operative supermarket in Rhyader or Builth Wells if you need to stock up on supplies - or visit their local shops.
MORE PLACES TO VISIT
Llandrindod Wells - a Victorian spa town, with a Cycle Museum, a Lake with a great playground and boats to hire, and the spectacular Heart of Wales Railway (it runs from Swansea to Shrewsbury). There's a Co-operative, Aldi & Tesco supermarket. Quackers Activity Centre is also nearby (great for kids & adults can play too!).
Presteigne - a lovely traditional market town that would also put you in the vicinity of the Judge's Lodging and the amazing Spaceguard Centre. Water-Break-Its-Neck Waterfall walk could be a stop on the way or way back.
Builth Wells - a selection of high street shops with easy access for a walk along the River Wye. Why not check out what's on in Wyeside Cinema? And you could stop off at Erwood Station Gallery (& river walk) on the way back to the campsite.
Hereford - with the Black and White House Museum, and Hereford Cathedral & Mappa Mundi. Hereford also has all of the major supermarkets if you need to stock up on supplies. It's also en-route to Newbridge Farm Park (Ledbury). Follow The Black and White Village Trail for a bit of true Herefordshire.
Leominster - There's a lovely selection of shops in the black and white town, and well as the nearby Monkland Cheese Dairy, Westonbury Mill Water Gardens and also a Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and a Co-operative supermarket if you need to stock up on supplies. Follow The Black and White Village Trail for a bit of true Herefordshire.
Llandrindod Wells - a Victorian spa town, with a Cycle Museum, a Lake with a great playground and boats to hire, and the spectacular Heart of Wales Railway (it runs from Swansea to Shrewsbury). There's a Co-operative, Aldi & Tesco supermarket. Quackers Activity Centre is also nearby (great for kids & adults can play too!).
Presteigne - a lovely traditional market town that would also put you in the vicinity of the Judge's Lodging and the amazing Spaceguard Centre. Water-Break-Its-Neck Waterfall walk could be a stop on the way or way back.
Builth Wells - a selection of high street shops with easy access for a walk along the River Wye. Why not check out what's on in Wyeside Cinema? And you could stop off at Erwood Station Gallery (& river walk) on the way back to the campsite.
Hereford - with the Black and White House Museum, and Hereford Cathedral & Mappa Mundi. Hereford also has all of the major supermarkets if you need to stock up on supplies. It's also en-route to Newbridge Farm Park (Ledbury). Follow The Black and White Village Trail for a bit of true Herefordshire.
Leominster - There's a lovely selection of shops in the black and white town, and well as the nearby Monkland Cheese Dairy, Westonbury Mill Water Gardens and also a Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and a Co-operative supermarket if you need to stock up on supplies. Follow The Black and White Village Trail for a bit of true Herefordshire.
TRAVEL A BIT FURTHER - OR FOR THE WAY HOME
North
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (Shropshire) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Kerry Vale Vineyard (nr Welshpool) (< 1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Devils Bridge to Aberystwyth) (< 1.5 hours / 45 miles)
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (nr Welshpool) (< 1.5 hours / 60 miles)
Centre for Alternative Technology (Machynlleth) ( < 1.75 hours / 65 miles)
Herefordshire (East)
Kenchester Water Gardens (Hereford - aquatic centre & collection of national hardy water lilies) (< 45 mins / 25 miles)
Westons Cider Mill (Ledbury) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
Ray's Farm (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Eastnor Castle (Ledbury) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Ralph Court Gardens (Bromyard) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
The Welsh Valleys (South)
Garwnant Woodland & Visitor Centre (Merthr Tydfil) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
Penderyn Distillery (Aberdare) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
Brecon Mountain Railway (Merthyr Tydfil) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Cyfartha Park (Merthyr Tydfil) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Big Pit National Coal Museum (Blaenavon) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway (Blaenavon) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Southern most Welsh Valleys & Cardiff
Apple County Cider (Monmouth) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Llancaiach Fawr Manor - Historic interpretation of life in 1645 (Treharris nr Cardiff) (< 1.5 hours / 55 miles)
Tintern Abbey (Chepstow) (< 1.5 hours / 55 miles)
Castell Coch (Cardiff) (< 1.5 hours / 60 miles)
St Fagans (Cardiff) (< 1.5 hours / 65 miles)
The Royal Mint (Cardiff) (< 1.75 hours / 60 miles)
Cardiff Castle (Cardiff) (< 1.75 hours / 65 miles)
North
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (Shropshire) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Kerry Vale Vineyard (nr Welshpool) (< 1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Devils Bridge to Aberystwyth) (< 1.5 hours / 45 miles)
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (nr Welshpool) (< 1.5 hours / 60 miles)
Centre for Alternative Technology (Machynlleth) ( < 1.75 hours / 65 miles)
Herefordshire (East)
Kenchester Water Gardens (Hereford - aquatic centre & collection of national hardy water lilies) (< 45 mins / 25 miles)
Westons Cider Mill (Ledbury) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
Ray's Farm (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Eastnor Castle (Ledbury) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Ralph Court Gardens (Bromyard) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
The Welsh Valleys (South)
Garwnant Woodland & Visitor Centre (Merthr Tydfil) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
Penderyn Distillery (Aberdare) (< 1 hour / 40 miles)
Brecon Mountain Railway (Merthyr Tydfil) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Cyfartha Park (Merthyr Tydfil) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Big Pit National Coal Museum (Blaenavon) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway (Blaenavon) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Southern most Welsh Valleys & Cardiff
Apple County Cider (Monmouth) (<1.25 hours / 40 miles)
Llancaiach Fawr Manor - Historic interpretation of life in 1645 (Treharris nr Cardiff) (< 1.5 hours / 55 miles)
Tintern Abbey (Chepstow) (< 1.5 hours / 55 miles)
Castell Coch (Cardiff) (< 1.5 hours / 60 miles)
St Fagans (Cardiff) (< 1.5 hours / 65 miles)
The Royal Mint (Cardiff) (< 1.75 hours / 60 miles)
Cardiff Castle (Cardiff) (< 1.75 hours / 65 miles)
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