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Towns and Villages in Powys

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  1. Montgomery Canal, Welshpool
    Welshpool is nestled in the heart of the picturesque in north Powys / Severn Valley. Explore Powis Castle, take a scenic walk along the Montgomery Canal, or browse the independent shops and traditional markets for local treasures. Discover the area's rich heritage at the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway and whether you're looking for an idyllic weekend break or a family adventure, Welshpool is the perfect destination.
  2. Newtown | Broad Street
    Newtown, a charming town in the heart of Mid Wales, offers visitors a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With a rich industrial heritage, visitors can explore the Montgomery Canal, Severn Way, and other attractions. The town boasts a variety of museums, galleries, and independent shops, as well as a brand-new playpark and other family-friendly facilities. Newtown is the ideal base to stay for a few days and explore the surrounding countryside.
  3. Llanidloes market day
    Llanidloes is a small historic market town in Mid Wales; it is the first town along the River Severn.
  4. mid wales, machynlleth, town, holidays, visiting
    Unwind in the heart of the Dyfi Biosphere at Machynlleth. Part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and offers exciting activities, from mountain biking to exploring the natural beauty of Mid Wales. The Centre for Alternative Technology is an excellent place to learn about environmentalism, while the annual comedy festival and independent shops are bound to give you a laugh and an unforgettable shopping experience. Don’t forget to check out the King Arthur's Labyrinth and Corris Mine Explorers. With the perfect mix of history, art, culture and outdoor activities, Machynlleth has something for everyone.
  5. Image Creditl Glyndwrs Way
    Llandrindod Wells, or 'Landod' as it is known to locals, is the administrative centre of Powys and one of its largest towns. As the name suggests, Llandrindod Wells owes its origins to the spring waters.
  6. Town Hall, Montgomery
    Montgomery, known in Welsh as Trefaldwyn, is a little town with a big history! It's seen everything from the Iron Age to the Romans, Saxons, Normans and even the English Civil War! This Georgian gem is tucked away from the hustle and bustle.
  7.  Memorial to Prince Llywelyn the Last at Cilmeri
    Builth Wells is home to the Royal Welsh Show, red kites and the final resting place of Wales' last prince, Llewelyn the Last.
  8. A busy, historic market town, Rhayader is named after 'Rhayadr Gwy', a Welsh name for a local waterfall on the Wye. The town is situated in the very heart of Mid Wales in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley sheltered by the Cambrian Mountains.
  9. Knighton
    Knighton is a Mid Wales Marches town with a remarkable landscape and rich history. Located on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line, it makes a great base to explore the Offa's Dyke Path or Glyndwr's Way National Trails.
  10. Judge's Lodging
    Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Mid Wales Marches on the border of Wales and England. Presteigne and Norton have been designated by DarkSky International as the very first Dark Sky Community in the UK.
  11. Brecon Town Centre
    Brecon is a historic market town where you'll enjoy losing yourself...not only in the narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shopfronts, but in the sense of timelessness about the place.
  12. Image Credit: Crown Copyright
    Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to the best food festival in the UK.
  13. A busy, historic market town, Rhayader is named after 'Rhayadr Gwy', a Welsh name for a local waterfall on the Wye. The town is situated in the very heart of Mid Wales in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley sheltered by the Cambrian Mountains.

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  1. Address

    The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0NA

    Telephone

    01691 870317

    Lake Vyrnwy

    Gifts a plenty.

    From personalised puzzles to gin from the Shropshire Distillary, we have a range of gifts for you to take home to remind you of your visit.  Just pop in and have a look.

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  2. Address

    Old Hand & Diamond Inn, Coedway, Shrewsbury, SY5 9AR

    Telephone

    01743884379

    Shrewsbury

    Mid-way between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, this stunning, dog-friendly country pub also offers a children’s play area, a beer garden with plenty of outside seating on our sunny patio and a large car park.

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  3. Address

    Y Stiwdio, Church Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BS

    Telephone

    07443875016

    Builth Wells

    Alex Allpress Pottery Schools run bespoke, half day and full day Experience Days, Family Groups throwing and hand building, have your own wheel and 121 teaching support, clay, glazing provided, all ages and abilities. Fired and sent after.

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  4. Address

    Oriel Davies Gallery, The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ

    Telephone

    01686 625041

    Newtown

    Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Wales with an excellent craft shop . We are located in beautiful parkland alongside the River Severn. #wherethesevernsmiles

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  5. Address

    Y Plas Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER

    Telephone

    01654 702571

    Machynlleth

    Y Plas Machynlleth is a Grade 2 listed building, set in parkland offering a unique location for corporate events, weddings, meetings and events. Y Plas also includes a Craft Shop & Cafe.

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  6. New Tredegar Arms

    Address

    New Tredegar Arms, 23 Heol Gwys, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2XG

    Telephone

    01639 830229

    Upper Cwmtwrch

    Pub-restaurant set in small valley on the River Twrch where you can enjoy a bite to eat all day long either inside or on the riverside patio.

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  7. Address

    Brecon Beacons, Nr Libanus, Powys, NP8 1LG

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Nr Libanus

    Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a 156 acre (631,000 m²) area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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  8. Address

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

    Telephone

    01597 810880

    Rhayader

    The Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Mid Wales is truly epic and sprawls over 72 square miles, making up 1% of the whole of Wales! The area is designated as an International Dark Sky Park.

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  9. Address

    Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

    Telephone

    01597 810880

    Nr Rhayader

    The Elan Valley Visitor Centre cafe has a spacious seating area with windows all around to enjoy the view of the River Elan and Caban Coch Dam. There is a patio area with picnic tables for people wishing to sit outside in fine weather.

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  10. Address

    Ridgebourne Rd, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

    Telephone

    01544 230160

    Kington

    Maples Tearoom - light lunches, daily specials, afternoon teas, cream teas - always a fantastic selection. All types of dietary needs catered for just ask. Seating in two indoor areas, on the covered veranda and outside on the terrace. Dogs are also…

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  11. Address

    Hafan yr Afon, Back Lane Car Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH

    Telephone

    016868 80777

    Newtown

    Our ground floor cafe at Hafan Yr Afon is centrally located on the banks of the River Severn. We are family, disability and dog friendly.

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  12. Address

    Centre for Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

    Telephone

    01654 705950

    Pantperthog, Machynlleth

    The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre in Mid Wales that researches and supports greener ways of living.

    Price

    Price £3.50 per child to £8.50 per adult

    Indicative Availability

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  13. Address

    Elan Valley, Glanfaron, Rhayader, LD6 5HW

    Telephone

    01654 700222

    Glanfaron

    Carngafallt is a wonderful place to see birds or simply enjoy the view. The moorland landscape looks especially colourful in late summer, while spring is the perfect time to come and see migrant birds.

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  14. Address

    Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

    Telephone

    01873 811970

    Crickhowell

    Crickhowell Resource Centre includes a tourist information centre, art gallery, meeting & conference facilities and internet access and coffeebar. It also houses the Archive Centre, the Volunteer Bureau and Dialaride services

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  15. Sugarloaf and Usk Valley

    Address

    Sugarloaf and Usk Valley, Sugarloaf and Usk Valley National Trust, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LA

    Telephone

    01874 625515

    Abergavenny

    Managed by the National Trust, the Sugarloaf is one of the highest peaks in Monmouthshire and offers fantastic walks & views overlooking Abergavenny.

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  16. Address

    Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DG

    Telephone

    01686 805771

    Adfa, Newtown

    Named the Wildlife Experience of the Year at the Wales Prestige Awards 2022-23, Falconry Experience Wales offers an insight into the world of Birds of Prey. Fly and handle Lakota the Bald Eagle or Moggie the White Faced Owl.

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  17. Address

    Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BL

    Telephone

    01686 622024

    Newtown

    The Museum looks at the woollen industry, including looms and spinning wheels, and it's relationship to the town and its people and it includes other industries such as drapery, tanning and clog-making. Annual exhibitions. It gives visitors a chance…

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  18. Address

    Mellington Hall Hotel, Mellington, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HX

    Telephone

    01588 620 456

    Churchstoke, Montgomery

    Call in for coffee, stay for lunch. Take afternoon tea or stay a few days. The aim of everyone you meet here is to ensure that guests leave refreshed, glad they came, and already planning their next visit!

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  19. Address

    Dyfi Wildlife Centre, Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

    Telephone

    01654 645184

    Machynlleth

    The Dyfi Wildlife Centre near Machynlleth is the home of the Dyfi Osprey Project at the Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve. Most visitors spend around one and a half to two hours per visit, including some time in the 360 Observatory where you can enjoy…

    Price

    Price £3.00 to £6.00 per adult

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  20. Address

    Porth Farm, Porth, Moat Lane, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SE

    Telephone

    07791627575

    Moat Lane, Caersws

    Sunflower Field & Maize Maze with a woodland wander.

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