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Half Term Activities in Mid Wales | Family Things to Do

Half Term in Mid Wales

Half term in Mid Wales means a week of space, fresh air and enough activities to keep children occupied from breakfast to bedtime. Whether it is February, May or October, the region has things to do whatever the weather throws at you.

Outdoor Activities

If the sun is out, head for the coast. Barmouth, Borth and Aberdovey have beaches with space for kite flying, sandcastle building and rock pooling. The Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth is flat enough for family cycling along the estuary. Tree-top adventures and gorge walking are available near Machynlleth and in the Brecon Beacons.

Steam Railways

The Vale of Rheidol Railway from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge, the Talyllyn Railway near Tywyn, and the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway all run special half term services. Some offer themed events during school holidays, from Thomas the Tank Engine days to Halloween specials in October.

Animals and Farms

Spring half term in February or Easter coincides with lambing season on many Mid Wales farms. Gigrin Farm near Rhayader feeds red kites daily at 2pm, with hundreds circling above the feeding station. The Borth Animalarium is a small zoo with lemurs, meerkats and other animals that children can get close to.

Rainy Day Options

Rain happens, especially in February and October. The Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth has interactive exhibits that work for primary school age upwards. Corris Craft Centre has workshops for chocolate making and candle dipping. Swimming pools in Brecon, Aberystwyth, Newtown and Llandrindod Wells are reliable wet weather options.

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The Ann Griffiths Walk

Address

Pont Llogel, Llwydiarth to Pontrobert, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY21 0QG

Telephone
01597 827567

Lake Vyrnwy

The Ann Griffiths Trail is a 7 mile linear walk that follows closely the bank of the River Vyrnwy for most of its length with the Berwyn mountains forming a splendid backdrop. The path runs from Pont Llogel, Llwydiarth to Pontrobert with scenery…
Glyndwr's Way National Trail

Address

Trail Start - Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

Telephone
01597 827562

helen.tatchell@powys.gov.uk

Powys

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr
Dyfi Discovery Walk | Derwenlas Walk

Address

Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

Telephone
0300 065 3000

Machynlleth

Start: Lay-by Derwenlas
Grid Reference: SN721 991
Distance: 6.2 km - 3.8 miles
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Firm tracks, open fields, some boggy areas
Maps: OS Explorer OL23
Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships - Green Events

Address

Abernant Lake, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RR

Telephone
07493 654048

Bob.g@green-events.co.uk

Llanwrtyd Wells

A fun event for all ages. I am sure most of us have tried this at some time .
Why not come along and compare how good you are against others. There are various categories both Male and Female
Ceredigion Coast Path | Cardigan - Aberporth

Address

Cardigan - Aberporth, Cardigan - Aberporth, Ceredigion, SA43 1JL

CardiganTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk

Cardigan - Aberporth

1st section of the Ceredigion Coastal Path
Total distance 18.7km (11.7 miles)
Cardigan to Gwbert 5.6km (3.5 miles), grade/easy
Gwbert to Mwnt 5.8km (3.6 miles), grade/easy
Mwnt to Aberporth 8km (5 miles), grade/moderate
Tref-y-Clawdd | Knighton Railway Station

Address

Tref-y-Clawdd | Knighton, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

Knighton

Knighton Station is on the border between England and Wales. The town is situated on two National Trails routes and mid point along the famous Offa’s Dyke.
Lôn Las Cymru Route 8 (South)

Address

Llanidloes - Cardiff, Llanidloes - Cardiff, LD2 3DT

reception@sustrans.org.uk

Llanidloes - Cardiff

This is the section of the route that runs south from Llanidloes, Rhayader, Llanelwedd/Builth Wells towards the Brecon Beacons and the Valleys before arriving into Cardiff.
Mwnt Beach

Address

Mwnt, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1QH

Telephone
01545 570200

mwnt@nationaltrust.org.uk

Cardigan

Mwnt, about 4.5 miles from Cardigan, is named after the conical hill (Foel y Mwnt) that rises above this popular beach. It is an ideal place to spot bottlenose dolphins, basking sharks and porpoises in the distance!
Llanandras | Presteigne

Address

Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Presteigne

Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Mid Wales Marches on the border of Wales and England. Presteigne and Norton have been designated by DarkSky International as the very first…
Oswestry

Address

Shropshire, SY11 2TE

Telephone
01654 702653

info@mwtcymru.co.uk

Oswestry is the third largest town in Shropshire with a population of 17,000; it is five miles from the border with Wales and has a mixed Welsh and English heritage.
Llanwrtyd Wells | Heritage Trail

Address

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

Llanwrtyd Wells

Many of the locations in Llanwrtyd Wells have an interesting history and walking the Heritage Trail is an excellent way of learning about the town and taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Rhaeadr Ddu & Coed Ganllwyd | Walking Trails

Address

Coed Ganllwyd Nature Reserve, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG

Telephone
01341 440238

eyri@nationaltrust.org

Dolgellau

A network of paths on the Coed Ganllwyd reserve mean you can choose from circular walks of 100 metres up to more demanding routes that stretch over two kilometres.
Talgarth

Address

Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BW

Brecon

The ancient market Town of Talgarth nestles beneath the Black Mountains which run along the border between Wales and England. Close to Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye, it provides an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the area.
Man v Horse Marathon - Green Events

Address

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

Telephone
07493 654048

Bob.g@green-events.co.uk

The first Man v Horse Marathon was in June 1980 - and so began Green Events and its first, longest standing and now internationally acclaimed event.
Tywyn Beach

Address

Tywyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DF

Telephone
01654 767321

TIC.Aberdyfi@snowdonia.gov.wales

Tywyn

The west facing beach at Tywyn in southern Snowdonia is a long stretch of sand and pebbles backed by sand dunes.
Bala & Penllyn

Address

Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

Telephone
01286 679686

tourism@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Bala

Bala & Penllyn is an area within the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains and home to the largest natural lake in Wales,
Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 7LH

Telephone
01874 625708

info@welshwildlife.org

Powys

This 21 acre hillside site embodies the essence of all that is best about the woodland dingles of Mid Wales. Easy access trail through the wood.
South Clettwr Valley Walk

Address

Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4DN

Telephone
01239 613230

cardigantic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion

Part of Llandysul Trails - South Clettwr Valley Walk
Start: SN452425 - Car Park, Capel Dewi church hall
Suitable for: Moderately fit walkers
Grade: Easy
Distance: 4.8km/3M
Time: 2 hours (excluding rest stops)
Dinas Mawddwy

Address

Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

Dinas Mawddwy

North-east of Machynlleth and south-east of Dolgellau, the village of Dinas Mawddwy is just to the side of the A470 at the junction with the mountain road to Lake Vyrnwy and Bala.
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