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Town Guides

Local people have been helping us put together special town guides on the places where they live. Over the coming months, we'll be adding other towns and villages to this section.

If you want to help build a guide for your town or village, email us at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.

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  • Aberaeron

    The Reverend Alban Thomas Jones gave the town a new lease of life when he started developing the harbour in 1807.

    Aberystwyth

    Features, photos, webcams, eating out, going out and more info about this seaside and university town.

    Borth

    The arrival of the railway turned this small fishing village into a popular seaside resort.

    Brecon

    A market town in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, famous for its annual jazz festival.

    Builth Wells

    A town in the heart of Powys which is home to the annual Royal Welsh Show.

    Caersws

    Caersws lies in the heart of the Severn Valley and is home to the annual trotting races.

    Cardigan

    Find out more about the birthplace of the National Eisteddfod on the banks of the river Teifi.

    Crickhowell

    Nestling in foothills of the Beacons, the town has been dubbed 'The Glittering Jewel of the Vale'.

    Hay-on-Wye

    The world's first Book Town attracts thousands of visitors every year to its annual Literary Festival.

    Knighton

    Set on the border between Wales and England, Knighton offers a gateway to the Offa's Dyke National Trail.

    Lampeter

    Set in the beautiful Teifi Valley, Lampeter is home to Wales' oldest and the UK's smallest university.

    Llandrindod Wells

    Once a spa attraction for 19th century visitors, the county town of Powys turns the clock back every August for its Victorian Festival.

    Llanfair Caereinion

    One of the smallest towns in Powys, Llanfair was once home to a thriving weaving industry.

    Llanfyllin

    Take a virtual tour around the ancient town of Llanfyllin in the northern point of Powys.

    Llanidloes

    A medieval market town famous for its timber-framed buildings, its fishing and its annual fancy dress parade.

    Llanwrtyd Wells

    From bog-snorkelling to beer-swilling, Llanwrtyd Wells puts on a feast of festivals throughout the year.

    Machynlleth

    Tales from the town where Owain Glyndwr held Wales' first Parliament back in the 15th century.

    Meifod

    Find out more about this pretty Montgomeryshire village which hosted the 2003 National Eisteddfod of Wales.

    Montgomery

    Montgomery is a town steeped in history with its own medieval castle and well-preserved Georgian square.

    Newtown

    Two renowned pioneers and the Santa Run reature in the claims to fame of Powys's largest town.

    Presteigne

    Presteigne is home to an award-winning museum, an annual music festival and more.

    Rhayader

    Find out more about this market town billed as the gateway to the Elan Valley

    Talgarth

    A small market town nestling in the foothills of the Black Mountains.

    Tregaron

    Ceredigion's smallest town is famous for its trotting races as well as being the birthplace of Henry Richard.

    Welshpool

    Read about local hero Ian Woosnam, take a walk through time and read people's comments about the town.

    Ystradgynlais

    The southernmost town in Powys sits at the top of the Swansea Valley.

    have your say

    If you're town's not on this page, get in touch and help us build a guide for where you live. To search for towns across Wales, check out our A-Z list.


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