Sparc Theatre

Sparc Theatre sits in Bishops Castle, a proper little market town in the hills of Powys where the High Street still feels like somewhere people actually live rather than just pass through. It's a working theatre space - the kind of place where you might catch anything from local drama groups to touring productions, depending on what's on. The venue itself is intimate; it's not a grand Victorian playhouse but rather a functional community space that punches above its weight when it comes to programming.

This is really one for theatre-goers and people who want a flavour of proper Welsh cultural life rather than tourist attractions. You won't spend hours here unless you're catching a show, but if you're camping nearby at Foxholes or Woodbatch, it's worth checking what's on - it could well be the highlight of an evening. The town itself rewards a wander: decent pubs, a bookshop, the sort of place where you might actually talk to locals.

Bishops Castle is surrounded by good walking country and sits within striking distance of Offa's Dyke. If you're based at one of the glamping spots like Camlad Valley or Wild Valley, you've got a genuine base for exploring the Shropshire Hills, and the theatre could make for an unexpected cultural interlude rather than another day on the trails. Check ahead though - opening hours and what's running aren't straightforward to pin down online.