Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of The Oaks 

Southern Snowdonia, LL40 1RR
Tel: 01341 422888 
This slate town in the shadow of Cader Idris has more listed buildings than any other town in Wales - more than 200 of them. Some of the most elegant date back to Dolgellau’s time as a regional centre for the Welsh woollen industry.

Gwynedd, LL23 7SD
Tel: 01676 521021 
Bala - home to the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains

Ysgubor Isaf, Lon y Cariadon, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NW
Tel: 01678 520920 
Cywain provides a host of indoor and outdoor exhibitions which celebrate rural skills. The Centre has a vibrant calendar of performances, shows and festivals in addition to exhibitions by some of Wales’s finest Artists.

Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ
Tel: 01654 705950 
This eco-centre features hands-on displays and working examples of sustainable living, alternative technologies and organic growing. A ride on a water-balanced cliff railway kicks off an inspiring day out. Special activities during holidays

Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Clwyd, LL14 5AF
Tel: 01691 777701 
Situated in a commanding position in the Welsh Marches, the castle's austere exterior contrast with the elegant state rooms within.

Southern Snowdonia, LL40 2TG
Tel: 01492 860123 
This ancient woodland extends up the hill and valley side above the famous Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls).

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1LW
Tel: 01341 440666 
Coed Y Brenin offers a variety of mountain bike trails, including famous Red Bull mountain bike course. Route maps are sold at the visitor centre.

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF
Tel: 01654 761584 
Home to 10 Craft Workshops. See the Craftspeople at work, browse the shops & buy unique items for your home & garden. Have a go at making your own crafts: rustic furniture, pottery painting, candle dipping, designer cards & herbals.

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF
Tel: 01654 761244 
A rare opportunity to explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine (1836 - 1971). See the machinery and miners' tools and hear about the tough working conditions endured by our forefathers. This is a real eye-opener...

Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH
Tel: 01654 761303 
In the Heart of the Land of the Little Trains, The Corris Railway is a narrow gauge (2' 3") railway whose origins date back to the 1850's.

Derwen Garden Centre, Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PH
Tel: 01938 553015 
Derwen Garden Centre has an unique, relaxed atmosphere and offers an excellent range of plants, garden accessories, giftware - plus a licensed cafe.

Nr Abermule, Powys, SY15 6JJ
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.

Glansevern, Berriew, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8AH
Tel: 01686 640644 
25 acres of garden noted for unusual tree species. Herbaceous, walled, rock water and rose gardens. Lakeside walk through woodland.

Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PW
Tel: 01686 650033 
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.

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF
Tel: 01654 761584 
Sail underground, through the great waterfall, deep inside the spectacular caverns of the labyrinth and far back in time. Enjoy tales of King Arthur & other ancient Welsh legends as you explore the dramatic underground setting.

Powys, SY10 0LY
Tel: 01691 870278 
Lake Vyrnwy lies just to the south of Snowdonia. It is a man-made water reservoir with a perimeter road 11.75 miles long. Located a short drive from the Shropshire border. It is a great day-out with plenty of activities, local craft shop.

The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA
Tel: 01650 521738 
Visitor Centre The Museum of Mechanical Magic Gallery - one of the few significant permanent exhibitions of automata in the UK.

Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LS
Tel: 01650 531311 
Mill shop offering a huge range of rugs, tweeds, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, Portmeirion Pottery, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.

Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6QT
Tel: 01443 336000 
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.

The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ
Tel: 01686 625041 
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.

Felingerrig, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UJ
Tel: 01654 702 244 
Secluded Country House set in mature grounds, bounded by the River Dulas, overlooking the Dyfi Valley and Snowdonia National Park.

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
Tel: 01938 551929 
World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales.

Severn Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AY
Tel: 01938 556622 
The Old Station is home of the finest selection of quality clothing, gifts and souvenirs, golf clothing and equipment. Tea shop on site

Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4DR
Tel: 01686 626744 
Theatr Hafren puts on a variety of performances throughout the year, from opera to rock music, drama to comedy and is one of the premier conference and meeting venues in Mid Wales.

Eldon Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1PU
Tel: 01341 421800 
Ty Siamas is the 'National Centre for Folk Music' in Wales. The centre houses an interactive exhibition which allows visitors to experience Welsh music.

Nr Machynlleth, Southern Snowdonia, SY20 9SP
Tel: 01248 351541 
Three acres of remnant broadleaved woodland on the steep east bank of Afon Deri combining the woodland habitat with that of the mountain stream below.