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The word 'Builth' (or 'Buellt' in Welsh) is believed to be derived from the Welsh words 'bu' and 'allt', which, translated, mean 'the wild ox of the wooded slope

The word 'Builth' (or 'Buellt' in Welsh) is believed to be derived from the Welsh words 'bu' and 'allt', which, translated, mean 'the wild ox of the wooded slope'.
Red Kite Feeding Station, Gigrin Farm
Red Kite Feeding Station, Gigrin Farm
\"For Red Kites like you\'ve probably never seen them before, and an exhibition of wildlife-friendly farming, Gigrin Farm is worth a visit\". Bill Oddie - Ornithologist.Red Kites, our beautiful birds of prey, are fed daily together with Ravens, Buzzards and other carrion feeding birds.Feeding takes place at 2 o\'clock G.M.T. - Summer Time 3 pm and Winter Time 2 pm.Hides are suitable for wheelchair access and viewing.A 20 minute drive from Builth Wells. Gigrin Farm is situated just off the A470 from Builth Wells to Rhayader. Half a mile before Rhayader town centre look out for the brown tourism sign on your right.Adults £4.00, O.A.P £3.00, Children £1.50
Submitted By: Chris, and Mrs Lena Powell
Address: Gigrin FarmSouth StreetRhayaderPowysLD6 5BL
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Website: http://gigrin.co.uk
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Activities and Leisure
Visitor Attractions
Activities and Leisure

Gilfach Longhouse and Nature Reserve
A lovingly restored Welsh longhouse at the centre of a 418 - acre nature reserve, Gilfach has escaped many of...

Llywelyn Mural
In the centre of Builth Wells you can now see and enjoy the recently completed 1000 feet square mural depicting...

Shopping in Builth Wells
Nestling by the magnificant River Wye the town offers a totally different shopping experience. No shoppin malls and arcades here...

THE SPACEGUARD CENTRE
Spaceguard UK is the national focus in the UK for studies into the threat posed to the Earth by collisions...