The first UK gallery and bookshop dedicated to nature and wild spaces has opened in the Mid Wales market town of Rhayader, which promotes itself as the Outdoors Capital of Wales. River Wood, a new studio gallery of art and books for the wild, has set up home in a beautiful 16th century listed building in the Upper Wye Valley town, near to the famous dams and reservoirs of the Elan valley. The new business is the creation of artist and writer, James Roberts.
“Rhayader, surrounded by some of the wildest landscapes in Britain, is the perfect setting for this venue,” he explained. “The studio gallery and bookshop exist to inspire our connection with nature and wild places. It is a haven at one of the busiest crossroads in Wales.
Inside you’ll hear birdsong from around the world and you’ll get a chance to explore one of the oldest shops in the country.” Doctors to vote on fresh pay offer to bring an end to strikes Aberystwyth private eye Louie Knight returns in a new Malcolm Pryce novel Award Winning Public Notice Portal Hits One Million Users Milestone Aberystwyth shoe shop closes - but plans submitted for its future Available to purchase at River Wood are James’ original paintings, limited edition prints and cards of wild animals, including kites, curlews and otters. The gallery also offers a wide range of inspirational nature books for all ages, which includes James’ book Two Lights, recently longlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prize.
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