This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.
You can view which ones and what they do by clicking this button.
Menu
Our beloved Dragon, Queen Belrenin, loves to come out into the community to catch up with friends new and old.
If she’s out with her Dragon Wranglers, Peter Cox and Kate Hart the Aerialist, you can hop up on top!
We’ve hoisted all ages, from 6 to 83, so don’t be afraid to give it a go next time you see us!
“That was amazing. It made me feel really good, really strong”
This impressive dragon sculpture was created as a collaboration between CARAD and local sculptor, Richard Taylor.
She was made between 1999 and 2001, to celebrate the new millennium. Residents of Rhayader, their relatives living all over the world, and even vulnerable communities such as Brazilian street children created her scales. She has over 5000 recycled copper scales, all of which are shaped and stamped with initials to commemorate mothers, fathers, children, and the makers themselves. Millions of people have enjoyed seeing her at shows, exhibitions, and on television. She was given the name ‘Queen Belrenin’ by children from Rhayader Primary School.
If Rhayader lies in the heart of Wales, Queen Belrenin lies in the heart of Rhayader.
Donations Gratefully Received – No PayPal Account Necessary!
CARAD, East Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5ER
Stryd y Dwyrain, Rhaeadr, Powys LD6 5ER
all@carad.org.uk | 01597 810 194
© CARAD 2022
Company Registered
England and Wales
3663661
Registered Charity
1073317
Cwmni Cofrestredig
Lloegr a Chymru
3663661
Elusen Cofrestredig
1073317
We are committed to keeping you safe on this website.
Please read our Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy for further details.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.
You can view which ones and what they do by clicking this button.