Things To Do Near Rhayader
The farm has plenty of walks, cycle trails and conservation areas to explore. Further afield there are interesting towns, magnificent moors and woodlands. Historic buildings, museums, music, and arts venues offer a wide variety of cultural experiences.
Please find the highlighted links in the lists below to check out things to do.
Rhayader – The Outdoors Capital of Wales has lots of useful information about activities in and close to Rhayader. https://rhayader.co.uk/things-to-do
Outdoor things to do on the Farm
There are lots of outdoor things to do on the farm, as well as petting the Boer goats and lambs, so make sure you bring bikes, outdoor gear and fishing kit. You can even spend a night out under the stars if you like wildcamping. Alternatively, wander through the tranquil areas of the farm, explore the riverside, woodlands and wetlands where you can see birds and wildlife making their homes in our conservation areas and our private nature reserve.
Activities on the Farm
- Relaxing
- Walks of all kinds
- Cycling and mountain biking
- Birdwatching
- Messing about by the river and in the ponds
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Playing in the play area and the games room
- Feeding poultry and farm animals
- Badger watching
- Watching lambing, kidding and other day to day events on the farm.
- Stargazing
About 15 minutes – Live Theatre and Music
We are lucky to have the delightful Willow Globe theatre close by, whose visiting and resident companies provide brilliant shows to make you laugh and cry (but mostly laugh).
Likewise the Lost Arc is a music and arts venue with cafe, hosting a diverse range of musical events and an open mike night.
About 15 Minutes
- Watch from hides as dozens of Red Kites swoop for food. Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre
- A 17thC farmstead untouched by modern farming, now a wildlife reserve. Gilfach Nature Reserve and longhouse
- Fungi Forays, autumn hunts for many species of edible fungi
- Pony trekking and riding
- Rhayader Leisure Centre
- Indoor adventure barn for young children, with ropes, chutes and nets. Quackers Childrens Play Centre
- Exciting museum of local life, great for children. Rhayader Museum
- Open all year and completely free Pump Track Wales
About 15 Minutes
- Elan Valley reservoirs and Visitor Centre. Now officially with dark sky status.
- Coarse and fly fishing on lakes, rivers and reservoirs with Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association
- Welsh Overland Safari for historic and scenic tours of Mid Wales, off the beaten track and ‘must see’ locations.
- Exploring Mid Wales exclusive guided tours – walk, cycle or drive the stunning mid Wales countryside.
- Guided walks
- Pub meals and a good pint – restaurants, cafes and takeaways
- See a wonderful multi sensory display of local rural life and skills, great for children, at CARAD museum.
About 30 minutes
The Lake Boathouse Llandrindod Wells offers paddleboarding, kayaking and dragon boats to hire. It’s great fun to try paddleboarding or kayaking with hot drinks on site afterwards.
About an Hour
Beaches, historic houses, stunning gardens and small quirky towns are all within easy reach of Nannerth holiday cottages. The roads are generally quiet and the attractions uncrowded. Treat yourselves to afternoon tea and the beautiful gardens at Powis Castle or wander the pretty streets and explore the antique shops of Hay on Wye.
About an hour
- Powis Castle and Gardens, Welshpool
- Small group excursions in stunning Mid Wales locations
- Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
- Small Breeds farm, Kington
- Brecon and the Beacons National Park
- Aberglasney house and gardens, near Llandeilo.
- Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne. Pictured above
- Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay beaches
- Hay on Wye (town of books).
- Small Breeds farm, Kington
- Aberglasney house and gardens, near Llandeilo. photo courtesy of Jason Ingram Photography
- Brecon and the Beacons National Park
