The Thomas Shop is a wonderfully preserved 1950s-era museum shop in Llandrindod Wells, where you can browse original grocer and drapery displays, explore a fascinating social history collection, and relax in the cozy on-site café serving homemade cake, tea, and light lunches
Dog friendly in garden🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 7 Mins
The National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells is home to over 260 cycles from an 1818 Hobby Horse, Victorian solid-tyred machines, classic lightweights to the latest carbon-fibre designs.
Dog friendly 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 15 Mins
The Lake is a beautiful location for walking, running, cycling or to sit and relax to watch the wildlife. Dragon and Pelican Boats, Bikes, Scooters, Canoes, Kayaks, Rafts and SUP Boards are available to hire from the boathouse. The cafe offers hot and cold food whilst the Boathouse sells award winning Welsh Ice-cream, hot and cold drinks and local and Welsh gifts.
Dog friendly 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 16 Mins
Abbeycwmhir - Ruins
The ruined Cistercian Monastery at Abbey Cwmhir is one of the top historic sites in mid-Wales. The ruins are set in a valley in the village of Abbeycwmhir.
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last Welsh prince of native descent is thought to be buried near the alter in the nave of the Abbey in 1282.
Dogs on leads welcome 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 20 Mins
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire from various places in the local area:
Lakeside Boathouse, Llandrindod Wells - 16 mins distance
Clive Powell Bikes, Rhayader - 20 mins distance
Neils Wheels, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader - 20 mins distance
Elan Valley Cycle Hire, Visitor Centre, Elan Valley - 28 mins distance
A small family run Tourist attraction that own and breed Alpacas. Interactions with Alpacas - meet and greet, feed the Alpacas, walk with Alpacas, plus light refreshments for guests.
Driving time from Pippins: 20 Mins
Small Family run farm, hundreds of wild red kits are fed here every day of the year. A truly breath-taking spectacle that should not be missed. Kites are fed once daily, check the website for timings as this changes throughout the year. Coffee shop, picnic site, gift shop and farm walk on site.
Dog friendly 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 22 Mins
Wyeside Arts Centre is a presenting venue for cinema, live and visual arts, and satellite broadcasts. Various events are hosted here including exhibitions and community events and the cinema offers a good balance of Hollywood blockbusters and independent cinema.
Driving time from Pippins: 27 Mins
Set in the heart of the Welsh Marches, this 70 acre garden has stunning views towards the Black Mountains. Hergest Croft has a unique collection of over 5,000 rare plants, trees and shrubs as well as more than 90 'Champion' trees. Spectacular spring and autumn colour make this a garden for all seasons.
Gardens, plant sales, gift shop and Maple Tearoom
Dogs on leads welcome 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 28 Mins
We can thoroughly recommend the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre at Kington. Here you will find one of the finest breeding collections of Owls in Europe, together with friendly goats, horses and other small animals. This is the perfect visitor experience for all ages and is open every day, in all weathers.
There is hot and cold food available in the tearoom/gift shop or you can take your own food to enjoy in the picnic barn or garden.
Dogs on leads allowed in picnic area only 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 27 Mins
Step into the 1870s at the award-winning Judge's Lodging and discover the world of a most unusual household. n interior hardly touched by time and original furnishings discarded in attics, extensive research and restoration has re-awakened this ‘Victorian fossil’.
Driving time from Pippins: 29 Mins
Set within rolling Herefordshire countryside, this historic estate offers beautiful gardens, woodland walks and far-reaching views, along with a castle-themed adventure playground, a natural woodland play area, a cosy second-hand bookshop, and a welcoming tearoom for a relaxed bite to eat.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden and parkland. 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 47 Mins
A collection of immersive outdoor escape room adventures where teams solve puzzles via Ipad and uncover clues to beat the clock, perfect for friends and families seeking a fun and challenging experience. Main location is Newtown but they also host games in Llanidloes and Rhayader.
Driving time from Pippins: 49 Mins
Set along a peaceful stretch of the River Wye, this tranquil garden features winding riverside paths, ancient trees, seasonal blooms and wildlife-rich habitats, with secluded spots perfect for relaxing by the water and a small riverside tearoom nearby for a gentle wander and refresh.
Dogs welcome on leads - see website for details 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 49 Mins
Bwlch Nant yr Arian has commanding views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. It is well-known for its long established tradition of daily feeding of Red Kites, Wales’s National Bird of Prey. There are a range of trails for walkers, mountain bikers and runners which are waymarked from the visitor centre. There are also four permanent orienteering courses. Beverages and cold food unit in the car park
Dog friendly 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 50 Mins
The Ultimate Xscape room is based within the Silver Mountains Experience. Diamond Heist and Jack The Ripper are the 2 different rooms available to try and escape from.
Driving time from Pippins: 51 Mins
A fantastic day out for the whole family. Embark on an adventure with a choice of guided tours discovering the history of the Silver-Lead Mine, or experience Welsh fantasy and myth in one of the actor led shows.
The on-site cafe is open to all whether or not you visit one of the attractions.
Dogs welcome - but see Tips & FAQ's on their website 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 53 Mins
This elegant Georgian estate offers scenic walks, a productive walled garden, ornamental lake views and beautifully preserved interiors, plus a natural play area for families and a welcoming tearoom.
Dogs are welcome on leads in all areas of the parkland, courtyard and the gardens. 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 53 Mins
Ludlow Castle is one of the finest medieval ruins in England. Although across the border into England, if medieval ruins are your thing then this is well worth a visit.
Set in the glorious Shropshire countryside at the heart of the superb, bustling black & white market town of Ludlow. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility – a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society
Dog friendly - dogs on leads in Castle and Cafe's terrace 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 55 Mins
Devils Bridge Falls is a world famous tourist attraction in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and 12 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth. Here you will see three bridges built one on top of the other and spectacular 300ft waterfalls deep within the Rheidol gorge.
Dog friendly - on lead - must befit enough to cope with all the steps 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 55 Mins
Perched dramatically above its world-famous terraced gardens, this medieval fortress turned grand country house offers sweeping views, richly furnished interiors, an atmospheric courtyard café and beautiful woodland walks, with the added bonus of spotting the resident peacocks as you explore.
Dogs allowed in the garden 1 November to 28 February 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 1 hour
Magic of Life Butterfly House
Indoor tropical house in the heart of the Rheidol Valley. The largest and most colourful butterflies in the rain forests, also with giant insects, fish and corals.
Dogs welcome 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 1 Hour 5 Mins
Discover steam, heritage and Welsh Majesty. An iconic narrow gauge steam railway that runs for a 12 mile journey along the Rheidol Valley between Aberystwyth on the coast to Devil’s Bridge. Established in 1897.
Dogs welcome on board 🐶
Driving time from Pippins: 1 hour 8 Mins
We can highly recommend Roomination in Llanfyllin, well worth the drive! They have 1 escape room here - The Cursed Galleon, a very unique fully immersive room full of interesting puzzles. One of the best escape rooms we have done and we have done a lot!
Driving time from Pippins: 1 hour 13 Mins
