With so much on offer in the local area, why not plan your holiday around some of these local events? Whether your planning your holiday as a couple, family or group or whether your interest is in walking, cycling, books, philosophy, music, art, agriculture, arts & crafts or cider then there's something for you. The Hay Literary Festival and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show are both major local events and well worth checking out (but remember it's also worth your booking your stay well in advance!).
There is a great list of events, shows and festivals here: www.hay-on-wye.co.uk or have a look below.
If having a romantic stroll though the streets of our local Welsh Border towns is for you, if you and the kids want to explore the unique shops, or if browsing bookshops are your thing then you'll be spoilt for choice with so many local Powys and Herefordshire towns to choose from. So get your bearings for your stay at Powys Pods by having a look at the links below - where would you like to visit?
Looking for something different to do for a special occasion during your romantic getaway or just fancy an evening out during your stay? Check out these local venues - there's always something going on! The Globe in Hay-on-Wye has an itinerary packed full of all sorts of events, so is well worth checking out.
If history is your thing, then there's some great local castles to visit, amongst other things! We are also in the heart of "Kilvert's Country", and a little further afield you can visit Big Pit Coal Museum to find out about the mining heritage of the Welsh Valleys, or the Geopark to learn about the geological history of an area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.