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   Bed and Breakfast Newtown Powys: Local Events in Mid Wales


What some of our guests attending events have written in our guest book:

"A fabulous overnight stay for a bunch of very weary cyclists. Many thanks indeed and a wonderful breakfast " Richard

"I wish my shooting had been as brilliant as my stay here. We'll definitely be back next year " Tom and Suzy

"We attended a conference at Cefn Lea and it was real treat to be able to stay in such a lovely house so close to the venue." Jayne

 

Digwyddiadau

Events

The following is just a small selection of events which take place in the area on an annual basis.

For details of events taking place in the next 4 weeks please Click Here.

Crynant Skeet Clay Pigeon Shoot May

Mid Wales Shooting CentreThe annual team qualifier competition for National Skeet clay pigeon shoot held at the Mid Wales Shooting Centre

 
 
 
MG Dragon Run May

MG Dragon RunThe Dragon Run is a new event which will explore the country roads of Mid Wales and is open to all MGOC members from near and far.

Mid Wales Stages June

Mid Wales StagesThe Rally Marketing Mid Wales Historic Stages 55 miles of gravel stages in the classic Mid – Wales forests and is a round of the British Historic Championship, incorporating the:-

 

 

Gregynog Festival June

Gŵyl Gregynog Festival, which was established in 1933 by sisters Gwendoline and Margaret Davies is held in a magnificent country house set in 750. The festival celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2008, and this landmark has inspired an exciting programme with a 1930s flavour to honour Gregynog's unique heritage in music, literature, art and printing

 

Welshpool Festival of Transport June

Welshpool Festival of Transport has steam engines and modified cars and if that’s not your passion we may even have shire horses. So whether your an enthusiast with a passion for steam engines, an ardent fan of those sixties classics such as the Jag E-Type, a lover of lorries or just an old time biker then the Festival has something for you.

 

 

Royal Welsh Show July

Royal Welsh ShowThe Royal Welsh Show is one of the most prestigious events of its type in Europe, and brings together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a unique and very special ‘Welsh' flavour.

 

 

Llanidloes Carnival July

Llanidloes Carnival has long been a traditional fixture on the summer calendar of the town. The procession is a chance for people to exercise their creative talents, and every year we have a brilliant and very varied display of costumes, floats and lorries. The parade culminates at Victoria Park football field, but this is only the start of the fun, as the afternoon continues with events, games and competitions on the field. A real family and community event, the carnival is a great celebration of life in Llanidloes.

 

Welshpool & Llanfair Steam Gala August

A special day for the narrow gauge enthusiast. All available locomotives in steam and an intense train service.

 

 

 

Berriew Annual Horticultural Show August

Berriew show features Horticultural Competitions, Horse Show, Sheep Show, Dog Show, Rural Craft Tent, Trade Stands.

Welsh Food Festival August

The Welsh Food Festival is held at the stunning private Glansevern Hall Gardens midway between Welshpool and Newtown, the festival not only offers 20 acres of sumptuous gardens to enjoy but an amazing array of food - related activities.

 

 

 

Monty Rally August

The rally opens with a flourish as trail boaters launch from the Welshpool Town Wharf slipway and the show, adjacent to the canal on the Maesydre Recreation Ground, goes into full swing. The weekend also provides an ideal opportunity to explore the navigable stretch of waterway through Welshpool.

 

 

Vaynor Festival September

Vaynor Rally FestivalA gentle 90-120 mile "tulip"route through unfrequented roads in magnificent border country with tests of skill and observation enroute, time off lunch in a special location, finishing at a wonderful private country house, Vaynor Park, (near Welshpool) for afternoon tea.

Open to any enthusiats in any vehicle, the emphasis is on fun with a classic spirit. Start from the famous National Trust Powis Castle, Welshpool with reception and breakfast in the restaurant

 
Across Wales Walk September

Across Wales Walk Every year, a group of ramblers gather at the border between Powys and Shropshire with the single aim of walking the width of Wales in a day. Nominally the route is 45 miles long from Anchor to Aberystwyth.

 

Mid Wales Opera at Theatr Hafren September

Mid Wales Opera

Fantastic melodies including the celebrated Barcarolle, the “Doll’s Song” and the “Jewel Aria”, a fascinating story of passion, comedy and tragedy within a supernatural framework, all combine to make up an exhilarating evening of theatre, tailor-made for Mid Wales Opera’s uniquely entertaining style.

 

 

Plains Rally September

Plains Car Rally Competitors are welcome to Welshpool for the Plains Rally supported by LICO Wheels

 

Cyclo Sportive October

The Autumn Epic is a European-style cyclosportive, starting in Knighton in the Welsh Marches and taking you through the superb scenery of the ancient county of Radnorshire. Now in its fourth year, the Epic is an ideal way to round off your season and make great use of that summer fitness.

 

 

Santa Run December

Newtown Santa Run Participate in the Newtown event of the year and raise money for good causes!

 

 

 

 

For more details of other events click Mid Wales Events or see our Links page.

 

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