We hope all of our lovely visitors are staying safe. Take care all.
2020 update
We are sorry that we are unable to welcome you to Dolswydd yet this year.
We are a bit late posting this, but we made the decision not to open.
We would love to welcome you when Government guidance allows.
Until then stay safe and well.
Update - 1.6.20 - Wales is still in lockdown, we hope you understand. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you when things get better.
Local events in the next month
Hay Festival, Thu 24 May - Sun 3 Jun 2018, Hay Festival, www.hayfestival.com
The Hay Festival brings together writers from around the world to debate and share stories at its festival in the staggering beauty of the Welsh Borders.
No Bull Just Beer & Bikes Show, Fri 25 - Mon 28 May 2018, Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells, LD2 3RD (9 miles, 14 km), nobullbeerandbikes.co.uk
Knighton Food & Craft Market, Sat 26 May 2018, Knighton Community Hall
Hay Fair on the Square, Sat 26 - Mon 28 May 2018, Hay-on-Wye/Y Gelli Gandryll
Powys Ramblers Walk, Sat 26 May 2018, Elan Valley
Powys Ramblers Walk, Sat 26 May 2018, Elan Valley Estate
Spring Craft Fayre, Sat 26 - Sun 27 May 2018, Elan Valley
The Gwesyn and the Claerwen, Sun 27 May 2018, Elan Valley
Welsh Open Stoneskimming Championships, Sun 27 May 2018, 10:30, Llanwrtyd Wells (18 miles, 29 km), www.green-events.co.uk
Morgan & West: More Magic For Kids, Sun 27 May 2018, Wyeside Arts Centre
Morgan & West: Time-Travelling Magicians, Sun 27 May 2018, Wyeside Arts Centre
Urdd Eisteddfod, Mon 28 May - Sat 2 Jun 2018, Royal Welsh Showground, The Showground, Llanelwedd, BUILTH WELLS, Powys, LD2 3SY (9 miles, 14 km), www.urdd.cymru/en/eisteddfod/, The 2018 Brecon & Radnorshire Urdd National Eisteddfod will be at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 28th May - 2 June 2018. Cynhelir Eisteddfod yr Urdd Brycheiniog a Maesyfed ar faes y Sioe, Llanelwedd rhwng 28 Mai – 2 Mehefin 2018.
Powys Ramblers Walk, Tue 29 May 2018, Elan Valley
Tadpole Toddle, Tue 29 May 2018, Elan Valley
Dam Open Day, Wed 30 May 2018, Elan Valley
Dragons and Damsels, Thu 31 May 2018, Elan Valley
June
Bushcraft Taster Session, Fri 1 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Presteigne Food Market, Sat 2 Jun 2018, Presteigne/Llanandras
Pont ar Elan Show, Sat 2 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Dambusters Walk, Sat 2 Jun 2018
Water, Rocks and Hills in the Landscape Workshop, Sun 3 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Rhayader Running Club - 5K Series, Wed 6 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Whole Earth Man v Horse Marathon, Sat 9 Jun 2018, Llanwrtyd Wells, , www.green-events.co.uk
Knighton Food & Craft Market, Sat 9 Jun 2018, Knighton Community Hall
Creative Writing Workshop, Sat 9 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Planetarium Show: Our Sun, Sat 9 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Radnor YFC Rally, 9th June, Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells
Aberystwyth Show, 9th June
Coloured and Graphite Pencils Tonal Value Workshop, Sun 10 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
What's That Bee?, Sun 10 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
The Drovers' Walks, Sat 16 Jun 2018, Llanwrtyd Wells
Wood for the Trees, Sat 16 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Welsh Cross Country Mountain Bike Series 2018, Sun 17 Jun 2018, Builth Wells/Llanfair ym Muallt
Knighton Food & Craft Market, Sat 23 Jun 2018, Knighton Community Hall
Village Tour, Sat 23 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Magical Moths, Beautiful Bees and Dragons, Sun 24 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
Wales & Border Counties Hound Show, Thu 28 Jun 2018, Royal Welsh Showground
Welsh National Opera - Rhondda Rips It Up!, Fri 29 Jun 2018, The Hafren
Dam Open Day, Sat 30 Jun 2018, Elan Valley
That’ll Be The Day, Sat 30 Jun 2018, The Hafren
July
Blast Off! Bottle Rockets, Sun 1 Jul 2018, Elan Valley
Opening day - 23rd March 2018!
DOLVIEW holiday cottage is now available
Exciting news!
Dolview has been recently refurbished as a holiday cottage and bookings are now being taken.
If you google DolView, Penybont or this property can be found listed with Hoseasons.
Harvest time on the farm
It's been a really busy time on the farm. The sheep have been shorn making it a lot cooler for them, not so cool for poor Martin and Tom the shearers though!
We have made five fields worth of round bale silage, which has been wrapped and stacked. Look out for the pink and purple bales. The special coloured wrap - pink supports breast cancer charities and the purple childrens charities.
Today we are mowing and gathering the pit silage. The tractors and trailers are going for it as we have to get it all done before the weather breaks. The grass is collected and tipped into the silage pit, where it is covered until we need to start feeding the livestock in late winter.
Penybont Tractor run and fun day Sunday 4th June
Happy Bank Holiday
Happy Bank holiday all!
We are having the most beautiful weather!
Just a few local events listed below for you all to have a look at.
Hay Festival - Celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, the Hay Festival brings together writers from around the world to debate and share stories at its festival in the staggering beauty of the Welsh Borders.Thu 25 May - Sun 4 Jun 2017
Dam Patrol at Elan Valley Join our Dam Inspector on a regular patrol to learn about the history and monitoring of our dams and reservoirs. Booking essential on 01597 810880. Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Grid reference SN 928646) at 9.30am, back about 1pm. Sat 2 May 2017
Knighton Farmers Market at Knighton Community Hall Sat 27 May 2017
Spring Craft Fayre at Elan Valley Our Visitor Centre is packed with over 20 local crafters and artists offering; handmade jewellery, wildlife photographs, wooden crafts, paintings, craft demonstrations, willow basket making, up-cycled garden art and much more! Sat 27 - Sun 28 May 2017
Howey Hedgehog Rescue at Elan Valley Join Howey Hedgehog Rescue's Elaine and Nigel to see what goes on behind the scenes during a hedgehog rescue. Learn how to care for our prickly hogs and how to improve our gardens for wildlife. At the Visitor Centre from 11am - 3pm. Sun 28 May 2017
Take on the Trod at Elan Valley Estate 18 mile guided walk from Strata Florida to Rhayader
Welsh Open Stoneskimming Championships at Llanwrtyd Wells - In or near Llanwrtyd Wells (18 miles, 29 km) - Sun 28 May 2017
Birds and Broadleaves at Elan Valley Estate- Guided 6.5 mile walk in the Elan Valley looking at the restoration of broadleaves and natural woodland expansion in this area. - Mon 29 May 201711:00
Dragons and Damsels at Elan Valley
A fun afternoon of pond dipping - suitable for all the family. Booking is essential - only 20 places available. 01597 810880. Meet at Dol y Mynach layby (Grid reference SN 904617). No unaccompanied children please. Tue 30 May 2017
Dam Open Day at Elan Valley - Join our Rangers at one of our Dam Open Days - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dam wall – and learn about the feat of engineering that made Elan. Wed 31 May 2017
Dambusters Walk at Elan Valley A 4 mile guided walk to learn about the area, including the remains of Nant y Gro Dam which was used for tests before the WW2 Dambusters Raid. There is a steep climb of 40m up the steps to the top of the dam and then a very steep 140m climb Sat 3 Jun 2017
Pont Ar Elan Show at Elan Valley. Sat 3 Jun 2017
Presteigne Farmers Market at Presteigne/Llanandras Sat 3 Jun 2017
Knighton Farmers Market at Knighton Community Hall
Sunday 3rd June - Penybont Tractor run, BBQ and sports - The Ddole, Penybont