About our Building
In 2026, the former Ithon Road Presbyterian Chapel was saved by its neighbours at The Albert Hall. Now known as The Ithon Centre, the building is being transformed into a welcoming space for community use!
With its rich history and original features preserved, The Ithon Centre is stepping into a new role at the heart of Llandrindod Wells.
Welcome to The Ithon Centre, a striking example of early 20th-century ecclesiastical architecture nestled in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells, Mid Wales.
Formerly known as Ithon Road Presbyterian Chapel, and originally founded in 1870 by Calvinistic Methodists, the building has stood for over 150 years as a spiritual and cultural landmark in the community.
Rebuilt in 1905 during the fervent Methodist Revival, the present building was designed by Cardiff architect William Beddoe Rees. Its Arts and Crafts styling, Gothic interior, and soaring spire lend the property a quiet grandeur, while the intricate Art Nouveau décor inside evokes the craftsmanship and devotion of its era.
At the heart of The Ithon Centre lies its intimate and reverent sanctuary, a space once capable of seating 630 worshippers. With its gallery tiers and stained glass accents, the building offered a place of reflection, celebration, and remembrance, including memorials to members who served in both World Wars.
From its historic façade to its richly detailed interior, The Ithon Centre remains a poignant tribute to the faith, resilience, and communal spirit of generations past. Although its time as a place of worship has come to a close, the building has embraced a new chapter, as a vibrant, multi-purpose community venue. Today, it welcomes a diverse range of events and gatherings, continuing to serve the people of Llandrindod Wells in fresh and meaningful ways.
In 2023, Ithon Road Presbyterian Chapel closed its doors after many years of worship, as the congregation grew too small to continue. With the building at risk of being demolished or stripped out, its neighbours at The Albert Hall stepped in to help.
Seeing its historical and community value, The Albert Hall team rallied support to save the chapel, not just to preserve it, but to give it a new purpose, and bring it back into community use.
Finally in 2025, the Trustees of The Albert Hall secured a lease on Ithon Road Presbyterian Chapel, saving it from dereliction, and giving it a new future. Plans are now underway to convert the former chapel into a flexible space for community use.
The building’s original features will be carefully preserved while adapting it for modern needs. There’s still a lot to do, and the long-term goal is to purchase the building to protect it for generations to come.
With strong local support, this historic space is being brought back to life.