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Whole Earth Man v Horse 2016

Who will win this weekend’s wacky Welsh race? Man or horse?

The annual challenge of Man v Horse takes place on Saturday 11th June in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, with competitors battling over mountains and through rivers…

World MTB Chariot Racing Championships

Celebrate Saturnalia with real ale and the quirky chariot racing championships

Every year Llanwrtyd Wells turns Roman as it holds the World MTB Chariot Racing Championships, along with the Saturnalia Winter Warmer Real Ale Festival…

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Take a tour of the universe with The Cosmic Tourist

The Cosmic Tourist is a Royal Society event taking place at the Hay Festival with astrophysicist and author, Chris Lintott, and Jon Culshaw on 1st June…

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Beers, bikes, Romans and rambles in Wales

Llanwrtyd Wells will be turning Roman as they celebrate Saturnalia, the major annual festival of the Romans. Enjoy a Real Ale Ramble or some Chariot Racing…

Translunar Paradise @ MAC (Photo: Alex Brenner)

A play without words to leave you speechless

Both funny and sad, Translunar Paradise is a play told entirely without words. Catch the show as it tours the UK during October and November…

Tough Mudder

Can you run through mud, fire, ice water and 10,000 volts of electricity?

Tough Mudder is a 10 – 12 mile run with 20 – 25 military-style obstacles designed by British Special Forces. The next events take place in Powys and Cheshire…

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…

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Step back in time with the Victorian Festival

Step back in time to the 1800s with the Victorian Festival at Llandrindod Wells, 18th – 26th 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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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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