Throughout the year there are numerous events organised in Llanwrtyd Wells. Brief descriptions are given here or follow this link to the Green Events website for more detailed information, pictures and entry details.
| January | Saturnalia Beer Festival |
|---|---|
| February | Lord Crawshaw Walk |
| Easter | Music-Beer-Walk |
| May | Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships |
| June | Whole Earth Man v. Horse Marathon |
| June | Drovers Walks |
| August | Summer Cider Cycle |
| August | Bogsnorkelling Triathlon |
| August | World Bog Snorkelling Championships |
| September | Mid Wales Four Day Walking Festival |
| October | Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon |
| November | Mid Wales Beer Festival |
| November | Real Ale Wobble |
| November | Real Ale Ramble |
| December | New Year Walk In |
Saturnalia Beer Festival
11th January 2020Saturnalia was the major annual festival of the Romans, an event of unrestrained merrymaking when slaves were temporarily released and reversed roles with their masters. Enjoy Baccanalian frolics and a plethora of winter warmer ales, with a Saturnalia walk using part of the Roman road which passes close to Llanwrtyd. £10,000 reward for the return of the lost "Eagle of the 9th Legion".
On the Saturday the World Mountain Bike Chariot Racing Championships take place in the grounds of the Abernant Lake Hotel. Open to teams of 3 (2 riders plus one charioteer) over the age of 16. Contact us for further details.
Lord Crawshaw Walk
1st February 2020Lord Crawshaw of Aintree was a great friend and fellow walker of the Llanwrtyd Wells Walking Club. This annual walk has been organised in recognition of his contribution to walking. there are waymarked routes of 10 or 15 miles, plus shorter guided walks. All finishers receive a certificate of their achievement.
Music-Beer-Walk
Sponsored by the Heart of Wales Brewery19th - 22nd April 2019
Following a great Easter Bank Holiday weekend last year when we held our first "Music, Beer, Walk Weekend, we have again put together an excellent package of activity, relaxation and entertainment. Enjoying full board accommodation comprising bed, breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon tiffin and evening meal, you are sure to have a great time. Guided walks are provided each day with a choice of distances, with musical entertainment each evening in an 'open mic' format, so bring along your instrument or simply your voice.
Itinerary
Friday Evening - arrival. Choose your next day’s walk, then mingle in the bar, sample the ale, make music or simply enjoy listening.
Saturday and Sunday - 8-9am Breakfast and make your menu choice for the evening meal, then set off at 10am on your selected walk. Return in the afternoon to enjoy afternoon tea with home-made cakes, then relax until your evening meal at 7pm. After dinner retire to the bar to enjoy the beers and the entertainment.
Monday - 8.30-9.30am Breakfast before leaving for home.
Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships
26th May 2019On the Sunday of the late May Bank Holiday weekend Llanwrtyd Wells hosts the Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships on the lake at the Abernant Lake Hotel, by kind permission of Manor Adventure Ltd. Everyone has skimmed a stone on water at some time in their lives, so this is an opportunity to see how your skills measure up against some of the worlds top exponents of the sport. The British version of the championships is concerned with total distance travelled by the stone rather than the number of bounces, with the current Welsh record standing at over 100 mtrs! However, anyone can have a go and it is a great family day out with childrens categories as well.
Whole Earth Man v. Horse Marathon
8th June 2019A unique marathon of around 22 miles through spectacular countryside where runners and horses compete against each other. A runner has beaten the first horse home on two occasions in the 39 year history of the event, and there is an escalating jackpot increasing by £500 per year for the next Runner who finishes ahead of the first Horse & Rider.
Drovers Walks
15th June 2019These walks follow the footsteps of the Drovers of old who used to drive their sheep, cattle and geese across the mountains to the market towns of England and Wales. Every year an old Drovers Inn is re-opened for the occasion to serve you throughout the day.
Summer Cider Cycle
10th August 2019The Summer Cider Cycle is a waymarked mountain bike ride with FREE CIDER at the checkpoints. With a choice of distances and optional technical sections there is something to suit everyone. Live music at the Neaudd in the evening afterwards.
Bogsnorkelling Triathlon
24th August 2019The ultimate endurance event for those who like a challenge. Starting off with a 12 mile cross-country run, followed by bogsnorkelling through a 60 yard trench cut in the local bog, and culminating in 25miles on a mountain bike! There is also a "Bite-Size Triathlon" for junior competitors and those who feel the main event might be a little too much!
World Bog Snorkelling Championships
25th August 2019The world famous Bog Snorkelling Championships are held each year in a bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells. A 60 yard trench has been cut through the bog, which fills with water. Competitors have to swim two lengths under water using flippers and a snorkel, with trophies for the fastest. The event attracts competitors from around the world, with international TV coverage.
Mid Wales Four Day Walking Festival
18th - 21st September 2019Running since 1980, this 4-day long event attracts entrants from Europe and further afield. The non-competitive walks offer a great social opportunity for like-minded people, some interesting and technically challenging walks and some of the finest scenery in Great Britain. There is walking available on any or all of the four days and each day offers waymarked routes of 12 and 20 miles long as well as shorter, family-friendly guided walks. The routes are designed to ensure you experience for yourself the magnificent area in which we live, taking in mountains, moorland, streams, forests and rivers. Certificates are presented to every individual completing their chosen routes.
There is entertainment each night and the week culminates with the "Blister Ball" on the Saturday night with live music at the Neuadd Arms Hotel.
Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon
20th October 2019A half marathon in memory of Ron Skilton who for many years was treasurer for Green Events. In his younger years Ron was a keen runner and cyclist and this event was added to the Green Events calendar in 2006 as a tribute to his invaluable contribution.
Mid Wales Beer Festival
15th - 24th November 2019Held in the various Free Houses of the town, this friendly festival offers a tremendous selection of real ales to sample including many Welsh brews. The longest festival around, there were over 100 ales on offer through the week! A variety of entertainment is on offer in the pubs at the weekends, with a quieter (mostly!) experience during the week for those who like to concentrate on the ales.
Real Ale Wobble
16th November 2019In conjunction with the Mid Wales Beer Festival, the Real Ale Wobble is an event for mountain bikers which takes place on waymarked routes with a choice of distances, and easier and technical options. Free real ale is provided at the checkpoints, so all routes are off-road!
Real Ale Ramble
23rd - 24th November 2019Similar format to the Real Ale Wobble, but for walkers instead of mountain bikes, with walks on both the Saturday & Sunday.
New Year Walk In
31st December 2019A short walk starting from the Neuadd Arms around 10:30pm, carrying flaming torches and re-enacting the tradition of Mari Lwyd where a horses skull on a pole (the Mari) is carried from house to house and rhymes and songs are recited until invited in for food and drink. Returning to the town square in time for midnight celebrations.