Oak Tree

Events and Local Activities

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There is so much to do within a 30 minute drive of the craft centre. Just click the pictures, and follow the links under the subcategories and you can base your day around us, whether rain or shine. We will always have refreshments to keep you energised for your stay in Wales.

You can just scroll down, or click on the sub headings.

Places to visit

Things to do

On an evening or a rainy day

Free local papers and guest links

Previouse exhibitors

If you are a local business and wish to be included on this page or any other, please contact us.

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Places to Visit

Local Towns and Villages;

Builth Wells

Talgarth

Llandrindod Wells and the Llandoddies

Rhayader

Interesting areas;

The Wye Valley AONB (Area of National Beauty)

Elan Valley Dams

Bronllys Castle - Bronllys

Prince Llywellyn - also see walks

Other craft Centres and galleries;

The Thomas Shop

Bledda Centre

The Tower House Gallery

Things to do

Horse Riding;

Bryn Gwyn riding centre

Freerein riding centre

The Rador loop

Endurance Horse race

Activity Centres;

Drover Holidays

Black Mountains activities - Three Cocks

Wye Valley Canoes - Glasbury

Clay pigeon shooting;

Woodland Park SG - Near Brecon

Golf;

Llandrindod Wells

Builth Wells

Cradoc

Painscastle

Walks talks and volunteering

The Radnorshire Wildlife Trust

Bwlch with Altitude

Fishing

Events and Festivals;

Wales Rally GB 10th - 11th Nov

Erwood Station is just 10 minutes from the show ground on brillinat B roads, enjoy the contrast of High Powered cars and Arts and Carfts - Great Coffee and hoemade cakes

BUILTH WELLS SERVICE PARK

At the heart of the event and new for 2011, the base for the main event Service Park will be at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells for three days.

Fans will be able to watch drivers bring their cars in to be repaired and serviced in undercover buildings as well as enjoy the trade stands, food village and big screen showing footage.

Festival of crafts not to miss

The Big Skill

Green Man festival

Hay Festival

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and much more throughout the year.

The Victorian Festival - Llandrindodd Wells

26th June - Hay on Wye Food Festival, Powys

Hay Arts & Crafts Festival

26th June 2011

10am - 4pm, Memorial Car Park and Butter Market. Last year over 1500 people in attendance.

http://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/info/events.asp

Saturday 9th July:

GREEN fair, Rhayader, Powys

We have an event coming up on in Rhayader, Powys. We, Transition Town Rhayader and District, will be holding a Green Fair from 10am til 4pm on Saturday 9th July at Rhayader Lesiure Centre.

http://www.naturally-different.com/thedms.aspx?dms=13&nearby=1&feature=52&GroupId=1&venue=1024331&easi=true

16th and 17th July 2011

Caerleon , Newport

http://www.caerleon-arts.org/

The 2011 Programme is now available to view on our News & Events page and a Day by Day Guide to What's on from the 12th June is available on our new Entertainment page.

18th July - 21st July 2011

Royal Welsh Show

http://www.rwas.co.uk/en/welsh-show/

Over 230,000 see 2010 Royal Welsh Show

The Royal Welsh Show ended its four-day run at Llanelwedd

with the fourth highest attendancesince it settled at Builth Wells 47 years ago.

5th - 7th August 2011

Art in Clay:

17th Pottery and Ceramics Festival

5th, 6th & 7th August 2011

Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

10am - 5.30pm Friday & Saturday
10am - 5pm Sunday

Now well established as one of the most important events in the ceramics calendar, the 17th National Pottery and Ceramics Festival will take place at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. A weekend to interest potters, enthusiasts and an appreciative public, allows everyone to experience the full range of work on offer in the ceramic community today.

Brecon National Park Visitor's Centre: Children Festival:

14th August 10am - 4pm

Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre

Andrew Powell: 01874 624979
or Mr Richard Levy: 01639 730 395
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www.breconbeacons.org

Summer Festival at Brecon

27th - 29th August 2011

Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre

Andrew Powell: 01874 624979
or Mr Richard Levy: 01639 730 395
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www.breconbeacons.org

3rd and the 4th September 20112

the Big Skill

http://www.penpont.com/news/2010/03/29/the-big-skill-a-new-festival-for-penpont

THE BIG SKILL: A new Festival for Penpont

THE BIG SKILL: A new Festival for Penpont is happening on the weekend of the 17th-19th of September.

The Rural skills and craft weekend gives visitors the opportunity to learn and try their hand at traditional rural skills and crafts. More details can be found on the websitewww.workingruralwales.org

Party in the Park

25th September

10am - 5pm

BRECON

Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre

Andrew Powell: 01874 624979
or Mr Richard Levy: 01639 730 395
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.breconbeacons.org

1st October Brecon Food Festival

Brecon

Brecon Beacons Food Festival

Andrew Powell: 01874 624979
Email: andrew.powell@breconbeacons.org
www.breconbeacons.org

30th September - 31st October 2011

Powys Arts Month Open Studios:

The Lion House Newbridge on Wye

POWYS

www.alexallpress.co.uk

and

http://www.powysartsforum.org.uk/arts-month.html

On an evening or a rainy day

Theatres;