Llandrindod

Llandrindod, commonly known as Llandrindod Wells, is a town and spa town in Powys, Wales. It is located in mid Wales on the River Ithon. The name derives from Welsh, with Llan meaning church and Rindod a saint, indicating the site of St Rindod's church.

The settlement grew around a church and pilgrimage site in the medieval period. In the 19th century, mineral springs were exploited and Llandrindod developed as a fashionable spa town, attracting visitors from across Wales and England. The arrival of the railway in the same era further stimulated growth, and the town became the administrative centre of Radnorshire before the creation of Powys.

Today, Llandrindod Wells retains much of its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, including public buildings, hotels, and spa facilities. The town is a local service and tourism hub for mid-Wales, supported by agriculture in the surrounding countryside. It is part of Powys and is represented in the UK Parliament by the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency and in the Senedd by the same constituency. Local government is provided by Powys County Council.

Transport and access: Llandrindod Wells railway station lies on the Heart of Wales Line, linking Shrewsbury and Swansea, with regular services. The town is connected to the surrounding region by local roads and bus services.

Notable features: The town is known for its spa heritage and for outdoor recreation in nearby hills and countryside, including walking, cycling, and golf at nearby courses.