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 miles39 km
- Abergavenny 25 miles40.2 km
- Leominster 24 miles38.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberedw Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Glascwm Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Painscastle Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llanelwedd Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Builth Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Builth Wells Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Erwood Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Duhonw Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Disserth and Trecoed Parish 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge Ward 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Glasbury Parish 6.2 miles10 km
- Cilmery Parish 6.6 miles10.6 km
Example postcodes in Llanelwedd
LD2 3JS, LD1 5RT, LD2 3TP, LD2 3FF, LD2 3SS, LD2 3UG, LD2 3JJ, HR5 3QW, LD2 3UD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 51.6 miles83 km
- Bristol Airport 58.1 miles93.5 km
- Builth Road Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Cilmeri Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
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 miles15.4 km
- Rhayader Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 19.1 miles30.7 km