The site of the Royal Welsh Show is just across the river at Llanelwedd, with the show itself being held in the latter part of July. The showground also hosts a wide range of events from rallying to dog shows, from sheep sales to camping exhibitions.
Buzzards and the red kite can be seen soaring over the town, often mobbed by crows or jackdaws. A walk along the riverbank reveals ducks, swans, herons, visiting geese and the occasional kingfisher as well as keen fishermen seeking coarse or game fish.
The livestock market is now held on Fridays instead of the traditional Monday, and there are several special sales of sheep, cattle and horses either here or on the RWAS showground.
Access - main route, signposted at side of Lion Hotel, Broad Street, along pathway behind Lion Hotel, over stile, and climb the narrow unguarded path. Other access points are off Castle Road, South and South-East of the castle, again over stiles. Care is needed as there is little to encourage the visitor in the way of gravel paths or steps. Good grips on footwear essential.