The Commodore Hotel Llandrindod Wells

Llandrindod Wells is an unusual and delightful town, not many places can boast the variety of sights and events this town can. For starters the stunning countryside, wherever you are in the town you can see the hills and you are always within walking distance of the surrounding countryside.
The town has most of the facilities visitors expect to see, there is a beautifully scenic and challenging golf course, there are also indoor and outdoor bowls, tennis courts, various museums and theatres as well as the Rock Park gardens with its nature walks and spa waters. All of these are within 5 minutes walking distance of the hotel. The beautiful Llandrindod Lake, with its park and childrens play area is only a few minutes walk and is definitely worth a visit There is a restaurant and coffee house at the Lake as well as a



	Llandrindod Wells is an unusual and delightful town, not many places can boast the variety of sights and events this town can. For starters the stunning countryside, wherever you are in the town you can see the hills and you are always within walking distance of the surrounding countryside. The town has most of the facilities visitors expect to see, there is a beautifully scenic and challenging golf course, there are also indoor and outdoor bowls, tennis courts, various museums and theatres as well as the Rock Park gardens with its nature walks and spa waters. All of these are within 5 minutes walking distance of the hotel. The beautiful Llandrindod Lake, with its park and childrens play area is only a few minutes walk and is definitely worth a visit There is a restaurant and coffee house at the Lake as well as a
	well-stocked craft shop. Adjacent to the Lake you can enjoy a walk through one of our ancient mixed forests and take in the views. The centre of the town has a range of individual shops that offer typical Welsh Arts & Crafts and there are tearooms and cafes to suit everyone's taste. The Friday market is busy and bustling.	© MRB designs
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		Opposite the hotel are the towns green and park where you can enjoy the flowers or listen to the occasional band play at the bandstand. There is however much more than all this! There is a wealth of wildlife, it is not unusual for local school children to be greeted by a squirrel sitting on the school gate
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	or a rabbit hopping through one of the car parks and often you'll be able to see a red kite our national bird with its magnificent 6ft wingspan soaring overhead. You'll be able to see the red kites up close at the Gigrin Farm Feeding Centre.





		When you decide to take on one of the country walks (short, long, easy or challenging; all are available), you'll see a lot more wildlife and if you're in luck view one of the rare occasions that the RAF practises low formation flying with some of their Hercules transport planes; your own personal "fly by".






	All year round the Towns theatres provide excellent entertainment, Local bands, choirs, national acts and opera in the Pavilion and amateur dramatics and the renowned "Music hall" musical in the delightful Albert Hall Theatre. Llandrindod hosts its well-known Drama Festival in May each year. Although there is always something to do the towns main event is the Victorian Festival, attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and is justifiably known as one of the most successful Victorian Festivals in the country (More information can be obtained from	© MRB designs










	our reception or visit their website on www.victorianfestival.co.uk). Llandrindod is also ideally suited for day tripping; Gigrin farm in nearby Rhayader, one of the many pretty little villages that surround Llandrindod Wells. Also the Elan Valley Dams with their beautiful lakes and stunning views are worth a mention, there is a visitor centre at the dams with information about its history and wildlife and the Elan Village is a must see. On the other side of our town is Builth Wells, home of the Royal Welsh show grounds and not much further is Erwood Station, one of the areas most renowned crafts centres, hosting among others master wood turner Alan Cunningham and painters David Bellamy And Jenny Keal. Our reception and the local Tourist Information office can help you with more information to plan your days out. Whatever the time of year and whatever the weather, Llandrindod has much more sunshine than you may expect, there is always something to see or do and thus making your stay an enjoyable one.












	*Website Links: -*
	Llandrindod Wells Town:	www.llandrindod.co.uk
	Wyeside Arts Centre	www.wyeside.co.uk
	Welsh Royal Crystal	www.welshcrystal.co.uk
	Dan yr Ogof Caves	www.showcaves.co.uk
	National Cycle Exhibition	www.cyclemuseum.org.uk
	Rheiodl Railway	www.rheiodlrailway.co.uk
	Welshpool Llanfair Light Railway	www.wllr.org.uk
	Llandrindod Victorian Festival:	www.victorianfestival.co.uk
	Llandrindod Wells Golf Club	www.lwgc.co.uk
	Perfect Places	www.perfect places.co.uk
	Carol Ann Bridal Wear	www.bridalweddingdresses.co.uk
	Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre:	www.gigrin.co.uk
	David Bellamy & Jenny Keal Paintings	www.davidbellamy.co.uk
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