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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

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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