Attractions

Powys, LD2, (20 miles, 32kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Builth Wells is home to the Royal Welsh Show, red kites and the final resting place of Wales' last prince, Llewelyn the Last.

Nr Newtown, Ceri, Powys, UK, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

Ceri Forest is a coniferous forest which sits astride the Kerry Ridgeway in the uplands of Montgomeryshire.

Nr Abermule, Powys, UK, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01443 336000

The remains of this castle, begun by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ('the Last') in 1273 and captured by the English in 1277, have been revealed by excavations.

Powys, HR3 5DG, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01982 553307, www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/

Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books' and is home to the Hay Literature Festival.

Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG, (9 miles, 15kms), 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.

Powys, LD1 6BL, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01982 553307

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 that were long recognised to have heal

Montgomery, Powys, UK, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Montgomery Castle is a masonry castle standing on a rocky promontory above the town of Montgomery. Precipitous slopes to the north and east make this an excellent defensive site.

Powys, UK, (16 miles, 25kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Newtown, known in Welsh as Y Drenewydd lies on the River Severn.

The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01686 625041, Email, www.orieldavies.org

A contemporary art gallery in the heart of Wales. Oriel Davies Gallery is the largest and most significant visual arts venue in the region, and a key gallery of Wales, showing groundbreaking national and international art and craft.

Powys, LD8 2AD, (5 miles, 7kms), www.presteigne.org.uk

Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Marches on the border of Wales and England.

Powys, UK, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01597 810706, Email, www.rhayader.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Mid Wales, set in spectacular unspoilt countryside. Various events taking place in and around the town to suit all ages.

East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER, (20 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01597 810561, Email, www.carad.org.uk

Our Museum Gallery explores how landscape, culture and the social and economic environments shape our community.

Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4HU, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01686 614555, Email, www.thehafren.co.uk

The Hafren provides all year round entertainment and cultural experiences fo the population of Montgomeryshire.

Abbeycwmhir, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6PH, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01597 851 727, Email, www.abbeycwmhir.com

Within a setting of breathtaking beauty, history & romance, the 52 roomed Hall offers tours combining outstanding architecture, stunning interiors, fascinating collections and beautifull gardens. Overlooking the 12th C Abbey.

Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01544 260650, Email, www.judgeslodging.org.uk

Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian Judges, their servants and felonious guests at this award-winning Historic House.

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01597 822665, Email, www.tygwynfarm.co.uk

Meeting room. country courses, farm experiences, a straw cottage and self catering accommodation at Ty Gwyn Farm, Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Wales.

Type: Country & Farm Crafts

Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD, (10 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01568 770755, Email, www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk

Award winning cycling holidays, walking holidays & cycle hire centre (cycling and mountain biking).

Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys, UK, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01597 823298, Email, www.rwtwales.org/index.php/radnorshire-wildlife-trust-reserves/bailey-einon.html

A broadleaved woodland that sits alongside the River Ithon. Teeming with birds and flowers, this is a small nature reserve with a lot of wildlife.

Powys, SY21 8BQ, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01686 640478

Berriew (Welsh: Aberriw) is a village in Powys, Wales, situated on the Montgomeryshire Canal and the river Rhiw near the confluence (Welsh: aber) with the River Severn.

Nr Presteigne, Powys, UK, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01597 823298

A low-lying reserve with knobley brook running through the wet grassland. Butterflies and flowers are abundant in the spring and summer months.

Nr Clyro, Hay-On-Wye, UK, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01597 823298

Ancient trees of this age are one of the rarest habitats in Europe and the UK has a large proportion. They support a range of rare and declining species of epiphytes (plants, including mosses and lichens, which grow on other plants).

Nr Forden, Powys, UK, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01938 555654

The River Severn loops lazily across its valley floor, its loops and bends creating oxbow lakes which are now good wetland habitat for waterfowl.

Rhayader, Powys, UK, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01597 823298

Gilfach Nature Reserve is the farm that time forgot. Set in the beautiful uplands of rural Mid-Wales, there is over 400 acres to explore.

Guilsfield, SY, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01938 552043

Powys, UK, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), Tel: 01547 528753, Email

The Welsh name for Knighton is Tref-y-Clawdd which means "Town on the Dyke" and it is the only Town that stands right on Offa's Dyke. Knighton is the home of the Offa's Dyke Centre and is the natural base from which to explore The Dyke.

The Lion House, Newbridge on Wye, Powys, LD1 6LN, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01597 860127, Email, www.midwalesartexperience.org

Artists studio, workshops, courses and tasters. We are Mid Wales Art Experience and we want to give you the best break possible.