Rock Park
Spa & Pump Room - Take a wander to our famous
Rock Park where the Victorians used to come and take the 30
minerals and springs, each reportedly having its own healing
benefits. The Pump Room originally built in 1867 has been restored
and is now used as a restaurant.
The Pavillion - Throughout the year a variey
of events take place including male voice choirs, from Builth
Wells, and Rhayadar
Royal Albert Hall Theatre - The annual Drama
Festival takes place over 6 day period in May and puts on an
Old Time Music Hall every Thursday night.
The Annual Victorian Festival
Once a year the town pulls together to host one of the biggest Victorian Festivals
in the country. An annual event that is held in late August and lasts for
9 days. The towns unique architecture provides the perfect backdrop for this
festival and there are many period events including a funfair, street entertainers
(provided free of charge) and a good programme of music hall sing-a-longs,
murder mysteries, talks on this era and the Grand Ball. Many of the townspeople
wear full costume (including your hosts). The end of this event is marked
by a torchlight procession followed by a glorious firework display over the
lake ...... not to be missed.
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