Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Yr Hen Stabl

Montgomery, Powys, UK, (15 miles, 24kms), 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, (10 miles, 16kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

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

The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ, (9 miles, 14kms), 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, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Berriew Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7SQ, (16 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01938 555715, Email, www.polacinema.webs.com

Replacing its predecessors The Picturedrome and Clive Picture House, The Pola was opened in 1938. Since then it's undergone a few changes of hands, and brief closures, and is now run by father and son team: Richard and Simon Thacker.

Powys, UK, (18 miles, 29kms), 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, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01597 810561, Email, www.carad.org.uk

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

Eglwysfach, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01654 700222, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir/index.asp

The RSPB Ynys-Hir nature reserve includes oak woodland, lowland grass meadows, reedbeds and saltmarsh.

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01970 890620, Email, www.silvermountainexperience.co.uk

A family attraction with actor led shows in one of Wales’ scariest underground experiences. Above ground a 7 acre fantasy realm with water play, caters for younger children, whilst the Miners Trail & exhibition offers a glimpse of the past.

Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4HU, (8 miles, 13kms), 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, (17 miles, 27kms), 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.

Powys, UK, (17 miles, 27kms), Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Welshpool is Mid Wales town which lies only 4 miles from the border with England. Its Welsh name 'Y Trallwng' means 'the marshy or sinking land' referring to the fact that the town is low-lying on the River Severn.

Nr Machynlleth, Southern Snowdonia, SY20 9SP, (16 miles, 25kms), 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.

Powys, SY21 8BQ, (13 miles, 21kms), 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 Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01443 336000

Buildings and structures associated with the nineteenth-century extraction and processing of lead ore.

Nr Rhayder, Powys, UK, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01597 823298, Email, www.rwtwales.org/index.php/radnorshire-wildlife-trust-reserves/cefn-cenarths.html

A sessile acid woodland nature reserve. Birds, bats and lichens thrive here. There are two trails to follow, one is quite steep but the view is well worth it.

Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ, (15 miles, 24kms), 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

Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01974 831671

Coed Rheidol, clothing both sides of the gorge, is an excellent example of the sessile oak woodland that is found in western Britain.

Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01938 555654

From water-logged, tidal saltmarsh, through reclaimed grazing land and conifer plantation to current wildlife haven, Cors Dyfi has travelled an interesting journey...

Ceredigion, UK, (20 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01970 612125

The village of Devil's Bridge which translated in Welsh is Pontarfynach which means 'The bridge on the Mynach'. The village is situated at the head of the Rheidol Valley amidst the Plynlimon hill range in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains

Nr Forden, Powys, UK, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Y Plas, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth Road, Powys, SY20 8ER, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01654 703 965

The area around the river Dyfi is a special place to live, work and to visit - special for its people, its culture and its outstanding environment. For information regarding the Dyfi Biosphere.

Rhayader, Powys, UK, (16 miles, 25kms), 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, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01938 552043

Llanfair Caereinion, UK, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01938 810366

Llanfair Caereinion in Montgomeryshire's Banwy Valley is one of the smallest towns in Powys. Almost 3,000 people lived here in the mid 19th century when the woollen industry was at its peak.

Welshpool, Powys, SY20 8UJ, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01938 555654, Email, www.montwt.co.uk/dinas.html

A splendid example of opportunistic creation of a nature reserve. The lake was a gravel pit for the by-pass, then allowed to flood. Wetland wildlife.