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Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Llandrindod Wells heads back in time for Victorian Festival

Step back in time to the 1800s with the Victorian Festival in Llandrindod Wells, from 22nd to 28th August, with a bicycle parade and servant’s ball…

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Parades and fancy dress at the Victorian Festival in Wales

Step back in time to the 1800s with an eclectic programme of events at the Victorian Festival in Llandrindod Wells from 18th to 24th August 2014…

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…

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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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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