Talgarth
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Talgarth is a small market town in the traditional county of Brecknockshire, south Powys, mid Wales, with a population of around 1,800 people. Notable buildings in the town include its 14th-century parish church and 13th century Pele Tower, located in the Town Centre, now home to the Tourist Information and Resource Centre.
In August, the Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains is held, a popular event attracting thousands of people each year. See their website for more
The town also has an impressive christmas lights show each year, thanks to the Town Council and a hard working team of volunteers. See their website for more.
The town is soon to be regenerated and it's popularity and thriving nature brought back. This is a result of the current construction of the Talgarth Relief Road and Bronllys bypass (to be completed in early 2007). Talgarth is also becomming a place for Artists and Writers some who have been attracted to the towns feeling of upcoming revival and the extraordinary natural beauty in the surrounding area.
Gliding: Talgarth also has a nearby gliding club (Sailplanes) called the Black Mountain Gliding Club, which attarcts many visitors from all of the UK, due to the year round ability to remain airbourne; by means of mountain lift, both ridge lift and wave lift.
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