Llanwrtyd Wells (Welsh: Llanwrtyd) is a small town in Brecknockshire.
Understand
With a population of less than 800, LW claims to be the smallest community in the UK with the status of a town. It was awarded the Calor Village of the Year title for 2009 on account of its strong community spirit.
Get in
On the Heart of Wales railway line and A483 between Llandovery and Builth Wells.
Get around
See
- 1 Cambrian Woollen Mill. Build in 1852 one of the few remaining working woollen mills
Do
Events
- Man versus Horse race: 8 June 2019.
(date needs updating) - Bog snorkelling championships: 25 August 2019. (date needs updating)
- Mid Wales Beer Festival, Neuadd Arms Hotel. 15th - 24th November 2019.
Buy
Eat
- 1 [formerly dead link]Carlton Riverside, Irfon Cres, ☏ 44 1591 610248.
Drink
Sleep
- Cerdyn Villa B&B, Station Rd, ☏ 44 1591 610635.
- Lasswade Country House Hotel, Station Rd, ☏ 44 1591 610515.
Connect
Go next
- Aberystwyth - University town within a one hour drive.
- Swansea - Wales' maritime city is within a two hour drive - beaches and excellent leisure facilities and cultural events.
- Llandrindod Wells - a quaint spa town near LW.