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Builth Wells Life

Find out more about the town of Builth Wells in the heart of Powys - famous for its annual hosting of the Royal Welsh Show.






Tea in Trelew

Lorraine Jenkin travelled to Patagonia to write hwer novel, Chocolate Mousse and two spoons.

Things To Do

Visit the local arts centre, hire a bike and other ideas on filling your time in the town.

Royal Welsh Show

A guide to Wales' biggest festival of farming held annually on the showground at Llanelwedd.

Photo Club

Take a look at the work of Builth Well's Photographic Club and find out more about the group.

Local Hero: Mark Jones

Welsh international rugby player Mark Jones grew up in the town

Llywelyn

The last leader of a united Wales was slain in 1282 at Cilmeri, near Builth.

My Town

A chance for locals to tell it like it is

Web Guide

Links to webguides around and about Builth Wells

Dance Festival

Builth has hosted a festival of Celtic dancing with groups travelling from as far away as eastern Europe

Our Patch

Rachel and Jess from the town's youth club take us on a virtual tour around Builth.

Local Hero: Sheedy

The ex Everton winger and Irish international was born in Builth

Builth by Numbers

A timeline painting a picture of the town's history by numbers

Builth Wells RFC

Follow Builth Wells' fortunes in the WRU Asda league.

Evacuee Memories

Bernard Allen went from Birmingham to Builth as an evacuee.

Music Meadow

Annual open air concert to raise funds for various charities.

Greener Homes

The Builth show for all those interested in sustainable building.

Live Train News

If you're catching a train from the local station, check out the departure board and other rail news here.

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have your say

Nobody know the town better than the people who live there so tell it like it is and we'll add your contributions to this section. You can get in touch by emailing us at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.


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