Events Around Llandrindod Wells

Aberystwyth Arts Centre Community Theatre Company present a festive and original adaptation of E. Nesbit’s classic novel ‘The Railway Children’. Follow the adventures of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis from joyous mischief to heroic escapades in the Edwardian Yorkshire countryside.

Richard Cheshire directs and makes a welcome return as the outrageous Widow Twankey in this year’s Wardens spectacular panto Aladdin.

T. H. Parry-Williams a’i ddiddordeb mewn meddygaeth – Dr Bleddyn Owen Huws Bwriadodd T. H. Parry-Williams newid cwrs ei yrfa a mynd yn feddyg ddwywaith, ac yntau eisoes wedi treulio pymtheg mlynedd yng Nghadair y Gymraeg yng Ngholeg Aberystwyth.

Before the kids go back to school, carry on the fun at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with Festive Winter Crafts. Make wood slice snowmen and penguins, snow globes, book hedgehogs, sewn snowflakes, melted snowman and textured snow paint.

Bring the children to celebrate the New Year with this hands on cookery session of New Year’s Eve Around the World. Learn about the traditions of different cultures as we move in to the New Year. Make Chinese sweet rice dumplings and German glücksschwein.

Meeting Father Christmas is one of the experiences that makes the festive period so magical. Bring along your family and as well as adding a bit of sparkle to your Yuletide, you’ll be doing your bit to support ongoing conservation work at Powis.

There’s nothing quite like making your own delicious festive treats to get you in the Christmas spirit. Whether you’re making them for visitors or to gift to friends and loved ones, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to impress!

On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a terrifying journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determined to make him realize the true meaning of Christmas.

Ten years ago Only Men Aloud became the Last Choir Standing, winning the BBC1 primetime show and become Britain’s favourite choir. To celebrate this anniversary, Only Men Aloud are heading back out on tour.

“I wish I could be an artist”. “Well, why aren’t you then£” This was the short conversation Helen Elliott had with artist Stan Rosenthal in 1990. Although she was obsessed by painting from an early age, she’d been asked to leave the art class at school and told she couldn’t draw.

Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens with a contemporary take on a Georgian pavilion. Discover an installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.

The Georgians loved the festive season and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Once again we are taking you back to a Georgian Christmas.

Discover the gardens in an entirely new way as you take up the challenge of getting the best winter shot of Capability Browns final masterpiece. As part of our Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds Restoration Project, we want you to give us a fresh perspective of the gardens in winter by using your camera.

Learn tips and skills for how best to capture Berrington’s garden over a bowl of warming soup and a coffee as photographer Emma Smith holds this photography workshop. Come and discover all that there is to photography as Emma Smith holds a walk and talk photography workshop.

A family favourite; come and meet Santa whilst travelling by steam train alongside the River Banwy. Trains run from LLANFAIR CAEREINION only.

Tradition at Tretower - old and new combine at Christmas for a Fayre and Festivities! Visit our Christmas Fayre at Tretower for some local products from some local sources – and maybe get some inspiration for those last-minute gift ideas too.

There’s something for everyone with access all areas at The Left Bank Village New Year’s Eve Extravaganza including a SPECTACULAR firework display at midnight. Local DJing LEGEND Roddy Hankins with his wheels of steel playing ALL the classic disco hits in the Wye Ballroom.

Using natural Lichen materials, you will learn how to create authentic Lichen Wreaths to give your home a beautifully natural theme this festive season. Spaces are limited and payment is required in advance to secure your booking. Please call 01545 573024 to book.

A fun filled afternoon for the little ones to create authentic Christmas tree decorations! Kids will join the gardener to make 3 unique Christmas tree decorations to take away using natural materials from our walled garden! Booking not needed.

Just 3 days before Christmas Day, come and join us to create a show stopper Centrepiece for your table this year. Using original foliage and woodland materials, you will learn how to create an authentic table centre piece that is sure to impress every guest at the dinner table.

Join us for a cosy evening of Christmas festivities at the Museum with Showtime Singers and Sgarmes.

Held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, this award-winning Farmers Market is one of the largest farmers markets in Wales hosting up to 30 stalls. Location: North Parade, Aberystwyth SY23 2NF. In 2014, the Aberystwyth Farmers’ Market achieved the Best Food Market in the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards.

Sing out the old, sing in the new and find warmth in the depths of winter with Rapscullion and friends.

Sweeping across Wales faster than Santa, Cabarela brings us an evening of Christmassy filth and wit. With the dirty parodies of Divas a Diceds, the no holds barred satire of Hywel Pitts and a few surprises all presented by the sassy Sorela sisters, it’s a perfect excuse for a party. Organised by Gigs Cantre’r Gwaelod.