What to do
What to do
Events, outdoor activities and attractions in Llanidloes, the first town on the River Severn, at the heart of Mid Wales.
There are lots of things to do in Llanidloes, so if you're planning a visit you won't be disappointed. Here you'll find useful information on up and coming events, outdoor activities, and other attractions you might like to stop and see.
2026 Events
What's on
Hanging Gardens
Dynamic space, hosting a wide range of community focused events
Quilt Association
Caleidosgop! at Minerva Arts, 4 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
Vikki Clayton - A True Folk Rocker
“Vikki is one of this country’s finest interpreters of Traditional and Contemporary song". Sun 7 Aug, 7.30pm, The Hanging Gardens
Repair Event: Don't Bin It, Fix It
8 Aug 2026, 10:00 to 14:00, The Hanging Gardens, free
Llanidloes Autumn Fair
A fantastic opportunity to showcase what Llanidloes has to offer and bring the community together this autumn.
Saturday 12 September · 10am to 3pm · Llanidloes Community Centre
Free Town Walks
Free guided walks, June to September
Beyond Breakout
Outdoor escape games for everyone
Llanidloes Carnival
Next: Saturday 10 July 2027
Dyfi Osprey Project
360° observatory tower, ospreys in season
Glan y Nant Scarecrows
24 to 28 July 2026, in aid of Air Ambulance
Llanidloes Dragon Trail
Find the twelve dragons around town
Yamaha Offroad
Off road motorcycle schools and coaching, all year
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Explore
Forests, lakes, mountains & town
Get active
Walking, Cycling & Arts
Walking
There are over thirty separate routes around the town, clearly way marked and signposted. They link Llanidloes with the smaller surrounding villages of Llangurig, Llandinam and Trefeglwys, and range from just a few miles to a good day's walk. The national trails of Glyndwr's Way and the Severn Way also pass through Llanidloes, fantastic opportunities to enjoy the countryside.
Cycling
The Sustrans routes 8 and 81 (Lon Cambria) both pass through Llanidloes. Many of the roads and tracks around the town are ideal for cyclists.
Midwales Arts Events
The Mid Wales Arts Centre features a large gallery and a sculpture park. Courses are run by professional artists in a supportive and friendly environment. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Mid Wales, with fishing, tennis and golf within a few minutes' walk, it's the perfect place to unwind.
Sports
On Llyn Clywedog & beyond
Fishing on Llyn Clywedog
Llyn Clywedog Trout Fishery is run by the local club, Llanidloes and District AA, with all proceeds put straight back into the fishery. Their farm gives the club the opportunity to save on costs, enabling them to stock around 35,000 fish of the highest quality into the lake at a very reasonable cost to the angler, confirming Clywedog as one of the premier trout fisheries in the UK.
Sailing on Llyn Clywedog
Clywedog Sailing and Canoe Club is located in the heart of the Mid Wales countryside, on a lake created in 1967 by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. An RYA affiliated club and RYA Sailability recognised, with a well equipped club house and disabled access. The canoe section meets weekly and organises many away trips. The club is recognised as the best Disability Centre in Wales, with full disabled access to the water via a hoist and a wheelchair accessible jetty.
Golf
St. Idloes Golf Club was founded in 1897 on its present site, then the local race course and cricket practice ground. The club has always drawn its membership from local people, with a wonderfully friendly atmosphere extended without reservation to visitors.
Shooting
Mid Wales Shooting at Trefeglwys is a well established, family run clay target shooting centre, set in over 300 acres of some of the finest countryside the British Isles has to offer. One of the premier clay target facilities in the UK, catering for everyone from beginner to international, with 16 trap layouts (6 undercover), 4 skeet layouts, compact sporting, ABT and 12 sporting stands.
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