Llanelwedd sits in rural Powys, Wales, just beside the market town of Builth Wells and overlooking the low-lying River Wye valley. The area is well connected for a countryside location, with Builth Road railway station nearby and easy access to scenic spots such as the Elan Valley reservoirs, making it a quiet base for walkers and anglers as well as local farmers.
Locally the community is shaped by agriculture and by the annual influx of visitors to the Royal Welsh Showground, which brings a significant seasonal boost to businesses and gives the place a strong agricultural and cultural identity. Historic rural roots, small-scale farming, and village life combine with occasional large events to create a mix of peaceful country living and lively community activity.
Postcode districts covering Llanelwedd
Most populated places nearby
- Brynmawr 24.3 miles
- Abergavenny 25 miles
- Leominster 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberedw Parish 1.4 miles
- Glascwm Parish 2.5 miles
- Painscastle Parish 2.7 miles
- Llanelwedd Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Builth Parish 4.4 miles
- Builth Wells Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Erwood Parish 5.5 miles
- Duhonw Parish 5.5 miles
- Disserth and Trecoed Parish 5.8 miles
- Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge Ward 5.8 miles
- Glasbury Parish 6.2 miles
- Cilmery Parish 6.6 miles
Example postcodes in Llanelwedd
HR5 3QL, LD2 3JF, LD1 5SB, LD2 3FF, HR5 3QW, LD1 5RS, LD1 5SF, LD1 5RR, LD1 5SA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 51.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 58.1 miles
- Builth Road Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Cilmeri Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels in Llanelwedd Ad
Schools in Llanelwedd
- Franksbridge C.P. School Primary
- Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 9.6 miles
- Rhayader Stadium 14.1 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 14.5 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.6 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 19.1 miles