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Rainy Day Activities in Mid Wales | Indoor Things to Do

What to Do When It Rains in Mid Wales

It rains in Mid Wales. Quite a lot, actually, which is why everything is so green. The good news is there are plenty of places to go when the weather closes in, and some of them are better on a rainy day than a sunny one.

Museums and Heritage

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth has free exhibitions, a world-class collection, and a cafe with views across the town. Aberystwyth Arts Centre hosts exhibitions, cinema and theatre. The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne is a fascinating Victorian courtroom and judge's apartments, interactive and absorbing. The Robert Owen Museum in Newtown tells the story of the social reformer born in the town.

Craft and Making

The Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth has indoor exhibitions on sustainability, renewable energy and green living. It is educational without being preachy and good for families. Corris Craft Centre, also near Machynlleth, has workshops where you can watch craftspeople at work and try your hand at chocolate making or candle dipping.

Family Indoor Activities

Swimming pools in Brecon, Aberystwyth, Newtown and Llandrindod Wells are lifesavers on wet days with children. MOMA Machynlleth has art exhibitions in a converted chapel. On really wet days, a country pub with a log fire and a board game is a perfectly valid activity in Mid Wales.

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CARAD TimeScape Rhayader

Address

Unit 2, East St Enterprise Park, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER

Telephone
01597 810194

all@carad.org.uk

Rhayader

Dates

From:

3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

Explore the story of Rhayader through time - from ancient origins to modern-day life. Timescape Rhayader is a hands-on museum and experience space where history, people, and place come together. Set within the CARAD Centre, this exhibition brings to…
Silver Sherpa

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938552277

silversherpa.uk@gmail.com

Silver Sherpa offers an exceptional travel experience for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales and Shropshire. We specialise in daily luggage transfer services for walkers on Offa's Dyke Path, covering the Northern section between…
Brecon Mountain Railway

Address

Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2DD

Telephone
01685 722988

enquiries@bmr.wales

Merthyr Tydfil

Travel behind a vintage steam locomotive through the spectacular landscapes of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). Departing from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil, the Brecon Mountain Railway climbs through the beautiful Taf Fechan Valley…
Dragon Trails Walking Holidays

Address

Parc y gors, Ponthirwaun, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2RH

Telephone
01873 810970

richard@dragontrails.com

Cardigan

A chance to explore the spectacular scenery, wildlife and ancient history of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Preseli Hills and Teifi Valley,Ceredigion from the comfort of an idyllic country house. Your host and guide, Richard Mitchley, is a qualified…

Price
Price £650.00 to £690.00 per adult
Awesome Angling

Address

Booking Office, New Quay Pier, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9NW

Telephone
01545 560800

info@newquayboattrips.co.uk

New Quay

Dates

From:

31 July 2027to30 Aug 2027

Awesome Angling fishing trips from the main pier in New Quay on the Mid Wales coast between Cardigan and Aberystwyth
New Quay is one of the most vibrant wildlife areas in the UK and you may even spot dolphins during your fishing trip.
Llanerchaeron

Address

Ciliau Aeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG

Telephone
01545 573010

llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.org.uk

Aberaeron

Llanerchaeron near Aberaeron is managed by the National Trust. The self-sufficient estate includes an elegant Georgian villa, designed by architect John Nash in 1790, a farm, walled gardens and lake.

Price
Price £5.00 per adult to £24.80 per family
Penrhos Park Golf Club

Address

Parc Penrhos, Llanrhystud, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 5AY

Telephone
01974 202999

info@penrhospark.com

nr Aberystwyth

Parc Penrhos is a family owned leisure & holiday complex with accommodation, restaurant & golf club with immaculate 18 hole course & 9 hole academy course situated between Aberystwyth & Aberaeron.
Fraithwen Friesians | Carriage Driving

Address

Fraithwen Friesians, Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DB

Telephone
07898 891039

gaynor33@hotmail.co.uk

Newtown

Carriage Driving is a lovely, relaxing way to see and hear the countryside, smell the flowers in the hedgerows, enjoy a nice cuppa or other drink on your return and see the horses at home.
Melin Meirion Mill

Address

Melin Meirion Mill, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9LS

Telephone
01650 531311

enquiries@meirionmill.co.uk

Dinas Mawddwy

Mill shop offering a huge range of traditionallly woven throws and rugs, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.
Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre

Address

Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

elanvalley@dwrcymru.com

Rhayader

The Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Mid Wales is truly epic and sprawls over 72 square miles, making up 1% of the whole of Wales! The area is designated as an International Dark Sky Park.
Robert Owen Memorial Museum

Address

The Cross, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

museum@robertowenmuseum.co.uk

Newtown

Small museum dedicated to the life & work of Robert-Owen, 19th Century Social reformer and inspiration of the co-operative movement.
Heart of Wales Railway Line

Address

Shrewsbury - Swansea, LD1 6BG

Telephone
01654 702653

Shrewsbury - Swansea

The Heart of Wales Line is one of Britain's most scenic rural railways. The line runs for 120 miles of dramatic scenery from Shrewsbury to Swansea, crossing two impressive viaducts at Knucklas and Cynghordy and through six tunnels, including one…
Corris Steam Railway & Museum

Address

Station Yard, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SH

Telephone
01654 761303

enquiries@corris.co.uk

Corris

Ride in an old fashioned steam train on a journey that is enjoyable for everybody and just right for families. Take a gentle trip down the beautiful Dulas Valley in one of the observation carriages on this family-friendly steam railway. The Corris…

Price
Price £4.00 per child to £8.00 per adult
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (Dyfi)

Address

Mid Wales, SY20 8ER

Experience the Wonder of Dyfi Biosphere: A Natural Gem Recognised by UNESCO
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dyfi Biosphere, an internationally recognised Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO. The reserve is a true gem, one of only six…
Portmeirion | Mermaid Spa

Address

Portmerion Village, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 772444

spa@portmeirion.wales

Porthmadog

The Mermaid Spa removes you a little from your normal life and touches you with a little of the magic of the Portmeirion experience. Each visitor to the Spa is unique, treated throughout the whole experience as special.
National Wool Museum | Village Trail

Address

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 5UP

Telephone
0300 111 2 333

wool@museumwales.ac.uk

Near Newcastle Emlyn

Follow a self guided walk around the village of Drefach Felindre highlighting historical and interesting facts about the woollen industry in the locality.
Brad Carr's School of Photography | 1:1 Tuition, Workshops & Retreats

Address

Prince Of Wales Drive, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7UE

Telephone
07479 503324

brad@bradcarrphotography.co.uk

Welshpool

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Through the school of photography, I offer a comprehensive range of learning experiences for photographers at all stages of their creative journey. These include group landscape photography workshops, private 1:1 photography tuition, and residential…
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
01874 658 272

adventures@llangorse.com

Brecon

Award-winning indoor and outdoor activity centre in Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, offering climbing, horse riding, archery, abseiling and family adventure activities, alongside camping, accommodation and an on-site café.
Mud and Wool | Creative Workshops

Address

Tylau, Bwlchllan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8QR

Telephone
07539 273122

mudandwoolwales@gmail.com

Lampeter

Mud and Wool is located on a beautiful 14-acre small holding with outstanding views over the Cambrian mountains. Jo and Adam are artists, Jo a weaver and Adam a potter. Art workshops are held in the beautifully converted barn which is now the studio…
The CRiC Centre | Gift Shop

Address

Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

Telephone
01873 811970

jan@visitcrickhowell.wales

Crickhowell

The centre provides an information service for tourists and residents of the area, selling maps and publications and locally produced gift items. Upstairs at CRiC, the oriel CRiC gallery showcases art and craft of regional, Welsh and visiting…
Teithiau Cerdded | DYFI Walking Tours

Address

Southern Snowdonia & Dyfi Valley, Gwynedd, SY20 9TG

Telephone
01650 531237

robertarfonhughes@gmail.com

Dyfi Walking Tours in southern Snowdonia takes visitors to iconic buildings, historical settings, marvellous countryside and remarkable human stories with the Welsh language at the heart of the tour.