Builth Wells in Powys, Wales is a compact market town set where the River Wye meanders through a broad valley surrounded by rolling hills on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains. Its compact streets and riverside setting make it a handy base for walking, fishing and canoeing, while the town name recalls historic springs that once drew visitors.
Historically a market and coaching town with medieval roots and the site of a nearby castle, Builth Wells remains an agricultural and tourism hub; each summer the town is best known nationally for hosting the Royal Welsh Show at the Royal Welsh Showground. Local life still revolves around farming, small shops, village halls and seasonal events, giving it a friendly, community feel.
Postcode districts covering Builth Wells
Neighbouring places
- Builth Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Llanelwedd Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Duhonw Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cilmery Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Disserth and Trecoed Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llanafanfawr with Garth Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Aberedw Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Newbridge-on-Wye Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Glascwm Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Erwood Parish 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Llanafanfawr Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
Example postcodes in Builth Wells
LD2 3EA, LD2 3DF, LD2 3US, LD2 3DB, LD2 3EU, LD2 3DH, LD2 3NL, LD2 3HE, LD2 3AG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 52.1 miles83.8 km
- Bristol Airport 60.5 miles97.4 km
- Builth Road Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cilmeri Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
Schools in Builth Wells
- Ysgol Calon Cymru Secondary
- Builth Wells C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Rhayader Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 18.9 miles30.4 km