Mid Wales, with its stunningly beautiful scenery, quiet and winding roads, lack of urban sprawl and good accommodation, has long been a favored location for Car and vintage vehicle Clubs. Those staying in the area are accommodated at hotels such as The Metropole in Llandrindod Wells, or The Brynafon Country Hotel in Rhayader, both of which have many years of experience in receiving and looking after Car Clubs. Many travel from the West/North Midlands or the West Country for the day.

Since The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir opened to tours of the public in April 2007, it has become a favored visiting location for Car Clubs, adding something a little different to their driving experience.

In 2007 a number of clubs visited The Hall as part of their drive on a particular day. Drivers and their passengers ate a finger buffet lunch, enjoyed the tour of the house, and then wandered around the 12 acre grounds, the abbey ruins and the church. Visiting clubs have included:

• The Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Western Section (April 07 and Dec 08)
• The Austin Healey Club Northern Section (May 07)
• The Jaguar XK Club (July 07)
• The Leominster Classic Motor Cycle Club (August and December 07)
• The Friends Of Llangollen Rally (August 07)
• The Austin Healey Club New Forest Section (September 07)
• "TITS" (The Topless International Touring Society) April 08
• The Morgan Sports Car Club South Wales April 08
• The Penithon Hall Vintage Car Club Group June 08
• The E Type Club June 08
• The Leominster Classic Motor Cycle Club June 08
• Jaguar XK Diamond Rally (August 08)
• The Jaguar Drivers Club of Holland (Sept 08)
• The TR Register (March 09)
• The Teme Valley Classics Club (April 09)
• The Bentley Drivers Club South West Section (May 09)
• The Pembrokeshire Vintage Car Club (May 09)
• The British Salmson Club (May 09)
• The Sunbeam Tiger Club (May 09)
• The Shropshire Jaguar Club
  
• The Gordon Keeble Club (June 09)
• The Mx Club (July 09)
• The Morgan Centenary (09)
  
• The Jaguar Drivers Club (Sept 09)

Organisers of Car Club events who want to know more about what The Hall can offer, should contact Paul or Adam on 01597 851727, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The duration of the stay at The Hall can be flexed to the requirements of the Club concerned.

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