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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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The Railway Adventurer | Talyllyn Railway

Address

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654 710472

enquires@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

Dates

From:
10 Sept 2026
From:
24 Sept 2026

Discover the Story of the Preservation Pioneers on The Railway Adventurer
Hay Castle | Castell Y Gelli

Address

Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DG

Telephone
01497 820079

info@haycastletrust.org

Hay-on-Wye

Hay Castle sets the imagination soaring. Once a great medieval stronghold, the castle and the grounds in the welsh borderlands are alive with possibilities once again as a centre for cultural, arts and education.
Hendomen & Dolydd Hafren Cycle Route

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Telephone
01938 552043

admin@montgomery-wales.co.uk

Powys

Circular cycle route starting from in front of the Montgomery Town Hall providing an exceptional view of the town and with the option of extending the route to include the Dolydd Hafren Nature Reserve.
Elan Valley Estate

Address

Elan Valley Estate, Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, RHAYADER, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810449

info@elanvalleytrust.org

Elan Village, RHAYADER

The Elan Valley Estate attracts a wide variety of visitors and a good starting point for all is the Visitor Centre which has a wide variety of information and educational and interactive resources.
Aberaeron | Cycle Routes

Address

Aberaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0BT

Telephone
01545 570602

aberaerontic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Aberaeron

There are two cycle routes that start from Aberaeron Tourist Information Centre. There is also a 2 mile cycle trail from Aberaeron to Llanerchaeron.
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
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…
Cardigan River & Food Festival

Address

Quay Street Car Park, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1HR

Telephone
01239 615554

festival@menter-aberteifi.com

Cardigan

Dates

From:
15 Aug 2026

The Cardigan River & Food Festival is one of West Wales’ premier food and river celebrations, now in its mid-26th year.
Castell Bronllys | Bronllys Castle

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HL

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Talgarth

Bronllys Castle near Talgarth is a sturdy stone tower with a turbulent history. It was first built as a ‘motte-and-bailey’ castle in the late 11th or early 12th century. The surviving stone tower dates from the 13th century and you can still climb…
Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (NRW)

Address

Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JF

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ceredigion

Cors Caron is a vast wetland near Tregaron. The huge raised peat bogs and surrounding habitats support a wealth of wildlife. Accessible boardwalk over bog to hide, and Sustrans National Cycle route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Coedwig Gymunedol Longwood Community Woodland

Address

Long Wood, Canolfan Longwood, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8NE

Telephone
01570 493355

info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter

Coedwig Gymunedol Longwood Community Woodland is a 300 acre site of mixed woodland just north of Lampeter in Ceredigion. The woods are owned and managed by the local community and is as a free facility for walkers, riders and cyclists to enjoy all…
Fish ‘N’ Chip Flyer | Talyllyn Railway

Address

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654 710472

enquires@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

Dates

From:
21 Aug 2026
From:
28 Aug 2026

Get that FRYday Feeling with the FISH ‘N’ CHIP FLYER
Brecon Gaer Roman Fort (Cadw)

Address

Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NT

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Brecon

Fort built about AD 75 near the River Usk. Remains consist of the perimeter wall, corner turrets and gateways.
Montgomery Castle (Cadw)

Address

Montgomery Castle, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Montgomery

Montgomery Castle is a masonry castle standing on a rocky promontory above the town of Montgomery. Precipitous slopes to the north and east make this an excellent defensive site.
Ceredigion Coast Path | Aberaeron - Llanrhystud

Address

Aberaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0BT

Telephone
01545 570602

countryside@ceredigion.gov.uk

Aberaeron

5th section of the Ceredigion Coastal Path
Total distance 11.9km (7.4 miles)
Aberaeron to Aberarth 3.1km (1.9miles), grade/easy
Aberarth to Llanon 4.8km (3.0 miles), moderate-easy
Llanon to Llanrhystud 4.0km (2.5 miles), grade/easy
The Shrine Church of Saint Melangell

Address

Pennant Melangell, Llangynog, Powys, SY10 0HQ

Telephone
01691 860408

admin@stmelangell.org

Llangynog

St Melangell's is one of the loveliest small churches in Britain, and one of the most remote. Its famous shrine attracts many visitors, but not enough to disturb its tranquillity.
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.
Bwlch Nant yr Arian | Mountain Biking (NRW)

Address

Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth

Mid Wales is a serious stop off and venue for people wishing to improve their dirt jump and pump track skills and the Mountain Bike Skills Park at Bwlch Nant yr Arian equips people to more safely enjoy their cycling out on the existing mountain bike…
The Big Tribute Festival

Address

Cefn Melindwr, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LS

boxoffice@thebigtribute.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

28 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026

The Big Tribute Festival is THE unmissable family event of the summer – be part of it in Aberystwyth this August!
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.
Castell y Bere - (Cadw)

Address

Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9TS

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Gwynedd

Deep in the mountainous heart of mid Wales, nestling at the foot of Cadair Idris, lie the ruins of Castell y Bere. An atmospheric site, it is an outstanding example of a stronghold of the native Welsh princes.