Powys - Mid Wales
From Brecon Beacons Walking to Shopping In Newtown
Look no further if you are in search of green hills and mountains, fresh air and relaxation. Savour the atmosphere of traditional market towns, go walking along ancient pathways and enjoy the pleasures of touring peaceful roads. The scenery here is something special - rolling countryside all the way from the wide, open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Parks in the south to the wild beauty of the Berwyn Mountains in the north.
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This historic town lies in the shadow of the Brecon Beacons and
on the banks of the river Usk. The town has a delightful mix of
Georgian buildings, narrow streets and a riverside promenade. Market
days are on Tuesdays and Fridays. The internationally renowned
Brecon Jazz Festival is held each August.
Located on the banks of the River Wye, Builth has an appealing
character stepped in history. From the grassy mound where a mottle
and bailey Castle stood, panoramic views can be enjoyed. In July
of each year the town hosts the premier agricultural event in
A pretty town in the Usk Valley that lies beneath the flat topped
summit of Crughywel, an iron age fort. The remains of a Norman
Castle can be seen within the parkland in the town centre. Other
interesting features of Crickhowell include the 16th Century St.
Edmund's Church.
Hay on Wye is known world over as the second-hand book capital.
Numerous bookshops are scattered throughout the town. The focal
point of the town is the 17th century manor house which stands
on the site of an earlier 13th century castle.
The famous Offa's Dyke footpath passes through this bustling market
town on the Wales - England border. You may enjoy browsing through
a variety of antique shops along the town's narrow streets.
A spectacular expanse of water in the foothills of the Berwyn
Mountains, Lake Vyrnwy has dramatic beauty with forested shores
and Gothic water tower. The most outstanding feature of Lake Vyrnwy
is its extraordinary Sculpture Trail - first began in 1997, it
offers a wealth of recreational opportunities, surprises and delights
as you follow it around the lake. An ideal centre for walking,
water sports, cycling and birdwatching.
A former spa town with perfectly preserved Victorian architecture,
Llandrindod Wells today is the main administrative centre of the
county of Powys. Visitors to the town during August can join in
the fun during Victorian Week.
The pleasant little riverside town of Llanfair Caereinion nestles
in the valley of the river Banwy, a tributary of the Vyrnwy which,
in turn, flows into the Severn.
Llanfyllin is an old market town on the upper reaches of the Cain
valley deriving its name from Myllin, a Celtic Saint of the 7th
century. Llanfyllin is an ideal centre for the walker or driver
to explore the quiet unspoilt mountains and valleys to the north.
Meandering, uncrowded roads offer stunning views over a landscape
rich in colour and textures.
Llanidloes is a pleasant town where rolling borderlands meet high
mountains, famous 16th century half-timbered market hall, local
museum, shops include Laura Ashley and The Great Oak bookshop
A town that claims to be the smallest in Britain, Llanwrtyd is
a former spa town that has now become a mecca for unusual events
- including Man v Horse marathon, World Mountain Bike bog snorkelling
competition, and the World Bog-Snorkelling Championships.
Dominated by the clock tower erected in the late 19th century
to mark the coming of age of Lord Castlereagh, the eldest son of
the Marques of Londonderry (who lived at Y Plas, Machynlleth).
Machynlleth has one of the most specious main streets in Wales.
Owain Glyndwr once established a Welsh Parliament here.
Montgomery town sits beneath the ancient ruins of its castle.
An architectural gem, the whole town is a conservation area with
well preserved Georgian buildings and cobbled paving.
The lively rural market town with two modern shopping malls that
complement the large Victorian high street of Newtown. The promenade
presents pleasant walking beside the river Severn. In the town
centre several interesting architectural styles adorn the main
shopping streets, including a brick and timber W. H. Smith, restored
to its early 20th century elegance and, on its upper floor, housing
a small exhibition about the famous firm.
Black and White half-timbered houses are a feature of the town
and one of its more notable buildings is the Shire Hall, now housing
the "Judge's Lodging". Presteigne, "the Town of
Festivals", plays host to a varied programme of events.
Known as the gateway to the Elan Valley. A remote market town
with a wealth of outdoor activities and abundance of wildlife.
A bustling, prosperous town in the Severn Valley, Welshpool is
located at a main entry point into Wales. The town is a natural
hub of communications and maintains a long standing tradition as
a marketplace for the area. |
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