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Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Step back in time to the 1800s with the Victorian Festival at Llandrindod Wells

Head to the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells for their annual nine-day Victorian Festival. From 17th August there will be talks, parades and fancy dress balls…

Race the Train, Tywyn

Runners steam ahead to Race the Train in Wales

The 30th annual Race the Train challenge will be taking place on 17th August in Wales. The event will see competitors running to beat the train…

Race the Train, Tywyn

Choo choose to Race the Train this August

Race the Train is a brilliantly unique race where competitors run alongside the Talyllyn Railway, and literally race the train. This year’s event takes place on 18th August 2012…

World Bog Snorkelling Championships

From wife carrying to worm charming, the World Alternative Games has it all

The Welsh alternative to the London 2012 Olympic games is here as Llanwrtyd Wells hosts the World Alternative Games from 17th August – 2nd September 2012…

Curiosity of the Week

Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
Normanton Church by Karen Cann

Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…

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Drama from a toilet cubicle
Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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