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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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Powis Castle and Garden

Address

Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF

Telephone
01938 551944

powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Welshpool

Cared for by the National Trust since 1952, Powis Castle & Gardens near Welshpool include world-famous garden, 13th century castle, Clive Museum and historic collection.

Price
Price £7.50 per child to £37.50 per family
Cycling in the Elan Valley, Mid Wales

Address

Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

Rhayader

Enjoy scenic cycling through one of Wales’ most dramatic landscapes. The Elan Valley is a hub for leisure cycling and mountain biking, with family-friendly routes, e-bike-suitable trails and challenging off-road rides. Traffic-free sections, iconic…
Aber Adventures

Address

High Street, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5LJ

Telephone
07976061514

hello@aberadventures.com

Borth

Feel the hwyl of the coast with AberAdventures, a friendly watersports school offering surf, paddleboard and kayak experiences around Borth, Ynyslas Turn and Llyn Pendam near Aberystwyth. Whether you’re new to the water or building your skills,…
Black Mountain Adventure

Address

Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SD

Telephone
01497 847897

info@blackmountain.co.uk

Brecon

An Award Winning Outdoor Adventure Centre in the stunning Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog). At Black Mountain we offer a wide range of exciting activities from archery to caving, paddle boarding to gorge walking, land karting to high ropes, &…
Silver Mountain Experience

Address

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

Telephone
01970 890620

info@silvermountainexperience.co.uk

Aberystwyth

The Silver Mountain Experience is currently closed as we take a short pause to review and plan the next chapter of the attraction.
We’re incredibly proud of everything we’ve created and the memories shared with our visitors, and we’re excited about…
Kerry Vale Vineyard

Address

Kerry Vale Vineyard, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HU

Telephone
01588 620627

info@kerryvalevineyard.co.uk

Montgomery

The vineyard was planted in 2010 and covering six acres of farmland, the vineyard resides at the eastern tip of the Kerry Vale - an area of outstanding natural beauty and just 3 miles south of the charming town of Montgomery.

Price
Price £22.00 to £30.00 per adult
National Wool Museum

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

Discover the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry - Located in the historic former Cambrian Mills, shirts and shawls, blankets and bedcovers, woollen stockings and socks were all made here, and sold in the surrounding countryside - and…
Llanfair Slate Caverns

Address

Cae-Cethin, Llanfair, HARLECH, Gwynedd, LL46 2SA

Telephone
01766 780247

childrensfarm2@tiscali.co.uk

HARLECH

Llanfair Slate Caverns, one mile south of Harlech in Gwynedd, offers a self-guided walk through man-made slate caverns deep underground. Suitable for all ages and welcoming well-behaved dogs, with free parking, plus an on-site café and gift shop. No…
Welsh Highland Railway

Address

St Helen's Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Caernarfon

The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.
Tregoyd Mountain Riders

Address

Lower Cwmcadarn, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0TB

Telephone
01497 847351

info@tregoydriding.co.uk

Brecon

Tregoyd Mountain Riding Centre has been providing riding holidays for many years. Riders are escorted by experienced instructor guides whose knowledge of the area ensures a varied and enjoyable ride.
Snowdon Mountain Railway

Address

Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TU

Telephone
01286 870 223

info@snowdonrailway.co.uk

Britain's only public rack and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 1,085m, the highest mountain in England and Wales.
Y Plas Machynlleth

Address

Y Plas Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER

Telephone
01654 702571

enquiries@machynlleth-tc.gov.uk

Machynlleth

Y Plas Machynlleth is a Grade 2 listed building, set in parkland offering a unique location for corporate events, weddings, meetings and events. Y Plas also includes a Craft Shop & Cafe.
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway

Address

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

Telephone
01654 710472

enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

Historic narrow-gauge steam railway set in beautiful, unspoilt southern Snowdonia. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.

Price
Price £11.00 per child to £150.00 Per Group
Montgomery Trails | Cross Offa Walk

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

This walk straddles the border between Wales and England and provides wonderful views of Welsh hills all around, with almost no climbing necessary on the walk
9 miles (14.5km) Moderate - 4-5hours
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The Metropole Hotel | Rock Spa

Address

The Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY

Telephone
01597 823700

info@metropole.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

The Rock Spa at the Metropole Hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Combine luxury treatments from soothing facials, massage, body scrubs and wraps. Indulge your senses and clear your mind – soothe, scrub, cleanse and soak away stress at…
Corris Caverns | Group Visits

Address

King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

reception@ccl.wales

Corris

King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris Mine Explorers, The Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Craft Centre all start from Corris Caverns in Mid Wales, with the Corris Café and Welsh Deli on site too. Discover underground adventures, Welsh myths, craft workshops…
Serydda | Stargazing Experiences

Address

Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JB

Telephone
01974 298150

serydda@gmail.com

Tregaron

Whether you're looking to see a few twinkling stars or fancy photographing the Milky Way, a great meteor shower or the rare noctilucent clouds, Dafydd's your man to take you to the right place at the right time. 60-minute stargazing experiences,…
Gigrin Farm | Red Kite Centre

Address

Gigrin Farm, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BL

Telephone
01597 810243

office@gigrin.co.uk

Rhayader

The Gigrin Red Kite Centre on the outskirts of Rhayader is an upland sheep farm providing wonderful views of the Wye and Elan valleys. Gigrin is best known for wild red kites that are fed every day of the year, where you can watch breathtaking feats…

Price
Price £7.00 per child to £45.00 per adult
Mountain Biking @ Black Mountain Adventure, Mid Wales

Address

Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SD

Telephone
01497 847897

info@blackmountain.co.uk

Brecon

Enjoy guided mountain biking in the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. These 2–3 hour sessions include bike hire and expert instruction, with routes tailored to different abilities. Suitable for ages 12+, families and groups, this is…
Magic of Life Butterfly House

Address

Magic of Life Butterfly House, Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NB

Telephone
01970 880928

info@magicoflife.org

Aberystwyth

The Magic of Life Butterfly Centre is a must-visitor attraction for all nature lovers! It is home to a whole host of different butterfly species and an equally fascinating collection of tropical plants, making this a fun and educational place.