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Easter 2026 in Mid Wales | Family Fun and Spring Activities

Easter in Mid Wales falls from 3 to 6 April 2026, and it is one of the best weekends of the year to visit with children. The lambs are in the fields, the days are stretching, and the countryside has that particular spring energy that makes you want to get outside and stay there.

Family days out at Easter

Mid Wales has the kind of space that families actually need at Easter. You are not queuing for attractions or fighting for parking. The beaches along the Ceredigion coast, the trails around Clywedog and Elan Valley, and the country parks at Craig-y-Nos and Nant yr Arian give children room to run without anybody looking stressed about it.

Several farms across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia open their doors during the Easter period. Lambing visits let children see newborn lambs up close, and most farms are happy for families to spend time walking around the yard and asking questions. It is unscripted, unhurried and usually free or low cost.

Easter events

Easter egg hunts and trails pop up across the region in the week before Easter. National Trust properties, country parks and independent farms run their own events. Powis Castle near Welshpool usually hosts an Easter trail through the gardens, and the Elan Valley Visitor Centre often puts on family activities over the bank holiday.

Local churches across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia hold Easter services in Welsh and English, and many communities organise their own activities. Check local noticeboards or village Facebook groups for what is happening near where you are staying.

Getting outside

April weather in Mid Wales is changeable but often kind. Bring layers, a waterproof and decent shoes, and you can walk most days. The woodland trails around Devil's Bridge, the towpath along the Montgomeryshire Canal, and the shoreline at Borth and Ynyslas are all manageable with younger children.

For older children and teenagers, mountain biking trails at Nant yr Arian and Coed y Brenin are within reach, and the National Whitewater Centre at Bala offers rafting sessions that suit families with children aged eight and over.

Where to stay

Self-catering cottages and farmhouse B&Bs across Mid Wales have good availability at Easter, though popular properties fill early once school holiday dates are confirmed. Book ahead if you want a specific place, or be flexible on location and you will usually find something within a few days.

Many family-friendly places have gardens, space for games, and are relaxed about muddy boots and wet dogs. Ask about cots, highchairs and stairgates when booking.

Browse family-friendly activities and events across Mid Wales below.

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Family Attractions

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Coed y Brenin Forest Park (NRW)

Address

Coed y Brenin Forest Park, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL402HN

Telephone
01341 440747

coedybrenin@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Dolgellau

Coed y Brenin Forest Park is set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park near Dolgellau and forms part of the National Forest for Wales. There are many walking trails from various car parks within the Coed y Brenin forest park where you can see…
Abergavenny Farmers Market

Address

The Market Hall, 61 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone
01633 897550

markets@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

Dates

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22 Oct 2026
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26 Nov 2026
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28 Jan 2027
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25 Feb 2027

Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month 09:00 - 12:00
Hafod Forest (NRW)

Address

Devil's Bridge, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3UR

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Nr Aberystwyth

Historic landscape with dramatic walks, waterfalls and views. The Hafod Forest occupies some 200 hectares of the Ystwyth valley and surrounding hills.
Teifi Valley Railway

Address

Henllan Station, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5TD

Telephone
01559 371077

info@teifivalleyrailway.wales

Llandysul

The Teifi Valley Railway was created from a branch line of the Great Western Railway which served the West Wales rural area.
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Visitor Centre

Address

National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone
01874 623366

enquiries@beacons-npa.gov.uk

Brecon

The Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre provides information and interpretation for visitors to the area. There is a cafe on site, picnic area and craft and gift shop. The centre is one of the best places in the National Park to experience Dark Skies.
Crychan Forest (NRW)

Address

Crychan Forest (NRW), Llangammarch Wells, Powys

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Llangammarch Wells

The Crychan & Halfway Forest is set in beautiful countryside nestling between the Brecon Beacons & the Cambrian Mountains. Miles of waymarked trails for horse riding, cycling and walking take you through tranquil gorges, along old drover's routes &…
Dyfi Furnace (Cadw)

Address

Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Machynlleth

The Dyfi Furnace near Machynlleth is a restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.
Cadair Idris (NRW)

Address

Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd, LL39 1AX

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Southern Snowdonia

Cadair Idris is a spectacular mountain reserve in southern Snowdonia with a variety of landscapes and terrain that cover over 450 hectares of breathtaking landscape.
Gogerddan Wood (NRW)

Address

Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3ED

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Aberystwyth

Just three miles from Aberystwyth, Gogerddan is an easy-to-find woodland with a small picnic site. The woodland is carpeted with bluebells in spring. The short walking trail is signposted from the car park.
Cymer Abbey (Cadw)

Address

Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HE

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Dolgellau

Dates

From:

1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

From:

1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027

The serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach. Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower. Saif olion heddychlon Abaty Cymer mewn lleoliad hyfryd ger Afon Mawddach.
Warren Wood | Water-Break-its-Neck Waterfalls

Address

Near New Radnor, New Radnor, Powys, LD8 2TN

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.co.uk

New Radnor

Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck. The waymarked trail along a gorge and explore the woodland with some of the largest trees in Radnorshire.
The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum

Address

The Barracks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EB

Telephone
01874 613310

hello@royalwelshmuseum.wales

Brecon

The Museum tells the story of four of the British army’s most famous regiments. This history, beginning in 1689, is told through many objects including uniforms, medals, weapons and models.
Harlech Castle (Cadw)

Address

Castle Square, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YH

Telephone
03000 252239

harlechcastle@gov.wales

Harlech

Explore the magnificent castle of Edward I at Harlech - which is inscribed on the World Heritage List. One of the most formidable and dominant fortresses in Wales. Panoramic views of Snowdonia and the sea. On site exhibition.
Llys-y-Frân Lake & Visitor Centre

Address

Llys y Frân, Clarbeston Road, Pembrokeshire, SA63 4RR

Telephone
01437 532273

llysyfran@dwrcymru.com

Clarbeston Road

Llys y Frân Lake has reopened following a £4m refurbishment with a new Visitor Centre, cafe, cycle hire, fishing, walking, watersports, adventure playground and climbing wall
The Precipice Walk

Address

Dolgellau, Southern Snowdonia, LL40 1PS

Southern Snowdonia

The Precipice Walk is one of the famous attractions of Dolgellau. It passes through an interesting variety of habitats which include deciduous woodland, a conifer plantation, meadows, lakeside and sheep-walk.
Craig y Nos Country Park

Address

Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea Valley, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 730395

Penycae

Craig-y-nos Country Park is on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a 40-acre Victorian garden with shady woodlands, meadows, ponds, lawns spread along the banks of the River Tawe.
Sidney Nolan Art Prize Exhibition

Address

The Rodd, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LL

Telephone
01544 260149

info@sidneynolantrust.org

Presteigne

Dates

From:

11 July 2026to4 Oct 2026

The Sidney Nolan Art Prize Exhibition presents more than 50 artworks selected from over 1,600 international submissions to the inaugural Sidney Nolan Art Prize.

Price
Price £5.65 per concession to £6.30 per adult
Y Bwa | The Arch (NRW)

Address

Nr Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Nr Devil's Bridge

The old masonry arch spanning the road was built by Thomas Johnes of Hafod in 1810 to mark the Golden Jubilee of George III. Three circular walking trails are waymarked and start from the Hafod Arch car park and The Arch is designated as a Dark…
Coed Nash | Nash Wood (NRW)

Address

Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2YT

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Powys

Just outside the historic town of Presteigne, Nash Wood lies half in Wales and half in England. The circular walking trail goes to a viewpoint overlooking one of the many hillforts along this part of the border.
Welshpool and Berriew (Cycle Route)

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Powys

A picturesque cycle ride which follows part of Route 81 on country lanes between Leighton and Berriew.
23.7 Miles (38.1km) 3 hours - Elevation Total Ascent: 549M
Dolforwyn Castle (Cadw)

Address

Abermule, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY15 6JJ

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Nr Newtown

Discover Dolforwyn Castle, an ancient fortress nestled on a picturesque ridge above the enchanting Severn Valley near Newtown. Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Welsh-English conflict as you explore the rich history that surrounds…