Venues

Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP, Tel: 01874 754525, Email, www.llangoedhall.com

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, Tel: 01938 551944, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/

World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales.

Abergorlech, Carmarthenshire, UK, Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The famous Brechfa Forest now managed by the Forestry Commission for timber production and recreation and has a long history.

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, Tel: 01341 440747, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/coedybrenin

Coed y Brenin visitor centre is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/Aberystwyth-Constitution-Hill/details/?dms=13&feature=1&venue=1020790

Constitution Hill rises dramatically 430 feet from the north end of Aberystwyth promenade. The views from the top are spectacular and on a clear day you can see Snowdon. Take the cliff railway to the summit or follow the coast path.

Gwynedd, UK, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Dyfi Forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south. Dyfi is a 6000ha forest - a spectacular landscape well worth exploring.

Powys, UK, Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Forests are in a part of Mid Wales renowned for its rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages. The Forest caters for horse riding and carraige driving as well as walking and picnic areas.

Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PW, Tel: 01686 650224, Email, www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk

Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a university conference centre, the house is still at the heart of the local community.

Llanidloes, Powys, UK, Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Hafren Forest takes its name from the River Severn, the Afon Hafren in Welsh, which takes its rise about a mile from the western boundary of the forest, high up on the slopes of Pumlumon, the highest mountain in Mid Wales.

Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG, Tel: 01544 230160, Email, www.hergest.co.uk

From Spring bulbs to Autumn colour a garden for all seasons. 59 champion trees. National collections of birches, maples and zelkovas.

Felingerrig, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UJ, Tel: 01654 702 244, Email, www.plasdolguog.co.uk

Secluded Country House set in mature grounds, bounded by the River Dulas, overlooking the Dyfi Valley and Snowdonia National Park.

Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET, Tel: 01766 770000, Email, www.portmeirion-village.com

Portmeirion Village and Gardens on the shores of Snowdonia makes a magical day out for all the family. Shops, cafes, beaches and woodland walks.

Tretower, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RD, Tel: 01874 730279

Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.

Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01974 282540

Experience the spectacular landscapes of the forests of Ceredigion The beautiful county of Ceredigion is bordered by the Irish Sea to the west and sheltered to the east by the Cambrian Mountains.