Severn Valley & UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere - Day 1
A 3 day short break in Mid Wales with places to stay and things to do. Charge your car at our suggested overnight stop. Day 1 Welshpool to the Machynlleth and the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere
Morning
Next stop - Powis Castle, the Gardens and Castle are a delight to wander around at any time of year.

Welshpool Tourist Information Centre

Powis Castle
Lunch

Lady Henrietta's Restaurant at Powis Castle
Afternoon
Arriving in the Machynlleth in the heart of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, you can make an afternoon visit to nearby Centre for Alternative Technology and discover all you need to know about eco technology and lifestyles.
Other places to visit in nearby Corris are King Arthur's Labyrinth where you can follow the legend of King Arthur's travels or for something completely different the Corris Mine Explorers will take you into the abandoned workings of an old slate mine.
Visit the Corris Craft Centre to find local craft producers including the award-winning Dyfi Distillery - a wonderful place to browse and find that perfect reminder of your visit.
For afternoon tea, try Y Crochan Cafe at Corris Craft Centre

Centre For Alternative Technology

King Arthurs Labyrinth

Corris Mine Explorers

Corris Craft Centre

Y Crochan Cafe
Evening
An attractive award winning restaurant serving the very best of local dishes and cosy bar and lounge make a visit to the Wynnstay an absolute must.

The Wynnstay
Overnight

The Old Vicarage, Corris
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre offers a full information service and can provide you with all you need to know during your visit to not only Welshpool and surrounding areas but Wales and beyond.
The expert and welcoming staff offer independent assistance with the planning of routes and the booking of accommodation and of information on places or events to visit. Services include agents for National Express and also book holidays or days out for people on local coach companies.
The centre offers a stress-free bed booking service for you throughout the UK and a 'left luggage' facility if you have travelled by public transport and would like to wander around town or go to Powis Castle without your cases!
The Information Centre is located next to the town's main car park and public toilets.
Tourist Information Services include:
Rail Tickets and Railcards - Advance Sales, 'Best Journey' options, On the day tickets, Season tickets and Railcards.
Bed Booking Service - Looking for accommodation locally or nationally? for a nominal fee our expert staff will find you the perfect place to stay.
Coaching Holidays - We are agents for Owen's Travelmaster, Celtic Travel and Tanat Valley Coaches. You can also book your National Express tickets at the centre.
Ordnance Survey Mapping Centre - If you need location plans or site maps for planning applications etc. our fully trained staff will get the right map for you.
Leaflets and Brochures - We have free leaflets and brochures for attractions and events both local and nationally.
Local Information - staff have expert knowledge of the local and surrounding area and stock a wide range of local walking books, guide books, explorer maps and local history books.
Gifts and Souvenirs - We have an extensive range of gifts and souvenirs, including locally sourced crafts and goods.
Contact
Enquiries
Tel: 01938 552043
Venue
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre1 Vicarage Gardens, Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD
www.welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk/tourist-information-centre.html
Map reference: SJ 225075
Lat: 52.65965 Long: -3.14723
Adjacent to the large car park in the town centre.
Parking : with charge
Public Transport : 1 mile from Welshpool station