Wyeside

 Perched on the bank of the River Wye in the picturesque town of Builth Wells, Wyeside Arts Centre is a presenting venue for live and visual arts and cinema.

Wyeside plays host to a huge variety of theatre, live music, comedy and dance, as well as screening all of the biggest cinema releases throughout the year.

Carad

CARAD (Community Arts Rhayader & District) is a community-run Arts and Heritage venue based in Rhayader, Powys. They put on a wide-ranging selection of events and workshops throughout the year, from yoga classes to Shakespeare performances.

As well as the CARAD centre there is the Rhayader Museum and Gallery, which hosts a fascinating array of objects, information and stories from around the local area.

Theatr Brycheiniog

Standing at the end of the Monmouth to Brecon canal route alongside the colourful barges, Theatr Brycheiniog is one of top performing arts centres in Wales and has been open since 1997. A whole host of renowned names take to the stage at the Brecon-based theatre each year, attracting more than 150,000 visitors over the 12 months. It recently became the first solar-powered theatre in the country.

As well as the theatre itself there is an exhibition of visual arts held in the Andrew Lamont Gallery, with pieces on display from artists across the local area. There is also an on-site bistro named Tipple'n'Tiffin for all your culinary needs.

Bleddfa Centre

Bleddfa is a pretty little village situated near the English border amongst the Radnorshire hills. The Bleddfa Centre is set in the heart of the village and describes itself as a 'centre for the creative spirit'.

The centre is made up of the Old School Room gallery, where there are art and craft exhibitions, workshops and discussions, and the Hall Barn which hosts retreats, study groups and films. There is also a non-denominational chapel / meditation room available for use.

Tower House Gallery

The Tower House Gallery and Coffee Shop in Knighton, Powys, displays a wide range of work from local artists and is owned by John and Julia Llywellyn-Roberts. As well as their art pieces they sell a variety of art materials. They serve quality teas and coffee as well as homemade bread, cakes and soup.

Bryngwyn Riding Centre

Bryngwyn Riding Centre is a friendly, family-run stables set on the edge of the Welsh Marches in an area of high moorland, which provides some of the best riding country to be found in the UK.

Their horses and ponies and very well-mannered and suit novices and accomplished riders alike. Instruction can be provided for those who need it, with lessons available in the form of hour-long sessions up to full-scale riding holidays.

Bronllys Castle

This 12th Century Norman castle is a traditional motte and bailey fortress that stands south of the village of Bronllys, facing towards Talgarth. Built by Anglo-Norman nobleman Richard Fitz Pons, the round design of this keep was developed for its superior ability to repel missiles thrown from siege engines.

Although the bailey no longer exists, the 80ft tall motte is still in excellent condition and sits atop the mound overlooking the junction of two rivers; the Llynfi and the Dulais. The castle rarely saw any millitary action but served as an important stronghold at a very divided time in Welsh history. It is now in the care of Cadw and offers free entry to the public all year round.

Black Mountain Activities

First set up in 1992, Black Mountain Activities provide memorable adventure days out, weekends and holidays. Their activities are perfect for team building, stag and hen parties or just a bit of informal fun with some friends. Gorge walking, caving, orienteering, raft bulding and canoeing are just some of the activities they offer.

Elan Valley

The Elan Valley is one of the region's most popular destinations, famous for its dams and reservoirs set in an area of outstanding scenic beauty. The hills, woodlands and wildlife make for an ideal destination for anyone with a love of the outdoors and more than 400,000 people visit the valley each year.

Whether you prefer walking, cycling or even horseriding there are a number of breathtaking routes available for visitors to take advantage of, whilst for the more adventurous among you there is an opportunity to try rock climbing and paragliding in the area.

The Elan Valley visitor centre, operated by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, is open seven days a week and has a cafe where you can relax and take in the view against the backdrop of a glorious Victorian stone dam.

Woodland Park Shooting Ground

Set in ancient woodland between the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, Woodland Park is recognised as one of the most beautiful shooting grounds in the United Kingdom.

It opened in 1984 and has played host to international, national and regional competitions. More recently it expanded to include a 14 lane field archery course. Coaching and instruction is available.

The River Cafe & Wye Valley Canoe Centre

Just five minutes away from Hay is the Wye Valley Canoe Centre, where visitors can hire out canoes, kayaks, bikes and vespas to explore the beautiful scenery, whether on water or on land.

Accompanying the canoe centre is the popular river cafe, which serves delicious food and drinks with views over the Wye from their decked area. The centre and cafe are on the Sustran Cycle Network and just 100 yards from The Wye Valley Walk.

Bwlch with altitude

'Bwlch with Altitude' is a 12 mile walk around Llangors lake, taking in the breathtaking scenery whilst climbing two hills. The walk starts and finishes at Bwlch, where there are bunkhouses and pubs for walkers to use. The route is largely made up of quiet country lanes and old drovers' roads.

As well as 'Bwlch with Altitude' there is the 'Bwlch with Fortitude' walk, which is a shorter circular route of 7.5 miles in length and goes through the pretty villages of Bwlch, Cwmdu and Tretower.

Green Man Festival

The Green Man Festival is an annual independent music event that takes place on the weekend before before the Summer Bank Holiday in August.

It is held in the Brecon Beacons and is the biggest music festival in Wales with a capacity of 20,000 and a festival site that features nine different stages. It has developed a reputation as an ethically-minded event and was given signature status by the Welsh Government. Aside from the music, the Green Man Festival also has science-themed art, stand up comedy and talks.

Hay Festival

The Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is an annual literature event that takes place in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Since its inception it has continued to grow and celebrates the importance of literature by bringing together writers from around the world to debate and share stories.

It takes place over 10 days in May and past festivals have included renowned names such as Stephen Fry and Melvyn Bragg, as well as politicians such as Boris Johnson and Rhodri Morgan.

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show takes place in Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells, in July each year and is one of the region's biggest events; last year more than 240,000 people attended. This year's show marks the 50th anniversary since its move to a permanent site having previously been moved across the country.

As well as showcasing the best of Welsh livestock, agriculture, food and drink it has grown to encompass much of rural life. Falconry performances, horseback sports, forestry displays and sheep dog trials are just a small selection of events that take place over the four days of the show.

Victorian Festival

Hosted annually by Llandrindod Wells, this brilliantly nostalgic festival looks to celebrate the Victorian era that was this spa town's heyday. The Victorian architecture has remained in the town and for one week in August each year the Mid Wales town returns to the 1800s.

There are parades of Victorian costumes, talks on a variety of subjects and skilful street entertainers, as well as motor vehicle displays, competitions and bandstand concerts. It is a fascinating and fun insight into an incredible period of history both for the town and the country. The festival is now entering its 32nd year of existence.

Wales Rally GB

The FIA World Rally Championship is one of the most spectacular and challenging motorsport series' in the world and each year its competitors come to Wales to battle it out on some of most unforgiving routes that Britain has to offer.

South Wales has hosted the majority of the event's stages in recent year but 2013 sees the base for the rally move to the north of the country, with Llandudno and Conwy the towns chosen to host the event. This year's Wales Rally GB also represents the final round on the WRC calendar.

Green Events

Based in Llanwrtyd Wells, Green Events was created by a group of local businessmen in the late 1970s as a way of bringing tourism trade to the town. Its first event was the Man versus Horse marathon and this unique race is still incredibly popular today, taking place every July.

Other events put on by the organisation include the Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships in May, the World Bog Snorkelling Championships and the Real Ale Wobble in November. More quirky events are being added to the calendar every year and help make Llanwrtyd Wells one of the most intriguing towns in Britain.

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

Now well over a century old, Llandrindod Wells Golf Club was first established by local businessmen in 1905. The course overlooks the spa town of Llandrindod Wells and is 18 holes and 5800 yards in length, with a par of 69.

As well as the main course there is an on-site driving range, golf shop, restaurant and conference room. Lessons, club and trolley hire and golf buggies are all available.

Builth Wells Golf Club

This hidden gem of a golf only became an 18-hole course in 1986, having previously been nine holes in length since its opening in 1923.

The wonderfully-kept greens are accompanied by ponds and woodland, with the river Chewfri running through the heart of the course. Unusually there are no par 5 holes for the men, with the course being made up of 12 par 4s and six par 3s.