Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of The Oaks

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01678 540666, Email, www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

A delightful ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shore line of Wales' largest natural lake.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01341 422888, Email, www.discoverdolgellau.com

Discover the ideal base to explore Snowdonia National Park. An historic mountain town built on the wool trade and steeped in folklore. Visit Dolgellau to explore dramatic scenery, adrenalin-fuelled activities and world heritage attractions

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, (14 miles, 23kms), 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.

The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys, SY10 0NA, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 01691 870317, Email, www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

Explore beautiful Lake Vyrnwy - hire a tandem or cycle, walk, birdwatch or just relax! - Artisans coffee shop also offers a variety of excellent refreshments and a large selection of gifts in our craft shop including home made products.

Gwynedd, UK, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01676 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala - home to the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains

Bala, Gwynedd, UK, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01678 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales and is approximately four miles (6km) long and a mile (1.6km) wide. The lake is known in Welsh as 'Llyn Tegid', meaning Lake of Serenity.

Southern Snowdonia, LL39 1AX, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01341 422888, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&venue=1012055

Cader/Cadair Idris is a spectacular mountain reserve with a variety of landscapes and terrain. Rugged summits, glacial lakes and a mossy wooded gorge cover over 450 hectares of breathtaking landscape.

Nr Newtown, Ceri, Powys, UK, (18 miles, 29kms), 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.

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, (19 miles, 31kms), 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.

Banwy Workshops, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SG, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01938 810128, Email, www.colinette.com

Colinette Yarns hand-knitting and creative yarn mill and shop is beautifully positioned on the banks of the River Banwy, beside the picturesque Llanfair Light Railway

Corris, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.corriscraftcentre.com

Home to 9 Craft Studios and the resident designer-makers. Find unique items handcrafted with care for your home, garden and gifts for others. Drop in to make your own crafts.

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01654 761244, Email, www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers. More than 130 years of mining history is captured inside awaiting discovery. Machinery, tools & inspirational stories of life in the mine

Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01654 761303, Email, www.corris.co.uk

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.

Llanfor, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DU, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01678 520036, Email, melaniewilliams.net

Encaustic painting is an ancient art dating back 3000 years. Mel uses hot wax and hot tools in her encaustic painting today to create artworks which are displayed in her studio. Tailor made Encaustic Painting Breaks with B&B.

Nr Abermule, Powys, UK, (19 miles, 30kms), 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, UK, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

Set sail with a mysterious hooded boatman on this underground adventure to the past. Journey through a magical waterfall, your gateway to the Dark Ages, where you'll find King Arthur and a world of ancient myths and magic.

Powys, SY10 0LY, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), Tel: 01691 870278, www.lake-vyrnwy.com

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.

Powys, SY22 5BZ, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01938 551296

Llanfyllin is thriving market town on the upper reaches of the Cain valley and is an ideal centre to explore the area including nearby Lake Vyrnwy and Welshpool.

The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01650 521738, Email, www.machinationswales.co.uk

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, (10 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01650 531311, Email, www.meirionmill.co.uk

Mill shop offering a huge range of rugs, tweeds, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, Portmeirion Pottery, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.

Montgomery, Powys, UK, (19 miles, 30kms), 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, (19 miles, 30kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

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

The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ, (18 miles, 29kms), 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.

Felingerrig, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UJ, (19 miles, 31kms), 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.