Wales' oldest cinema in the Brecon Beacons

Featured in a bucket list of 101 things to do in Wales before you die and the film premiere location for Svengali, watch the story of Wales' oldest cinema, just one of the examples of unique experiences from our cottages in Wales. (www.qualitycottages.co.uk/mid-wales/cottages-mid-wales) Our roving reporter met with Peter at the Market Hall Cinema in Brynmawr on a magical snowy day. The enthusiasm shown by Peter for his childhood cinema which is also Wales' oldest cinema is infectious and heart warming in these days of mass cinema complexes. We believe a trip to the market hall cinema would add a really unique flavour to any of our customers staying in our mid Wales holiday cottages. For adults it is like a slice of childhood: the sweet shop screams childhood reminiscence to those of us who have sadly lost our small local cinemas. For the whole family, a well choreographed programme of films makes it easy to choose a film whilst on holiday in Mid Wales. For film buffs the story of the flight to save the Market Hall cinema is one of local tenacity and grit. Run by volunteers, it is an example of the power of community and something we at Quality Cottages support in our endeavour to show our customers the unique stories that make our country such a great place to visit. Its local popularity saw it used for the premiere of Svengali with Shameless actor Jony Owen and Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure in March 2014. "I wanted the premiere to be here," said Jony "so I asked Universal, then -- when they agreed -- I had to tell them it would be in the Valleys." ------------------------- Quality Cottages is a family owned holiday company with over 300 hand-picked quality holiday cottages throughout Wales. Our selected Welsh cottages offer the opportunity to experience wonderful coastal, rural and mountain scenery as well as countless golden beaches. Perfect locations and quality cottages for couples, families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts. -------------------------- (Wales online ran the feature '101 things to do in Wales before you die)