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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
    Y Drenewydd (Newtown) is a small riverside market town on the River Severn in Mid Wales, easy to walk with independent shops, cafés, galleries and green spaces all close together. Follow riverside paths and town trails through Dolerw Park, explore public art and heritage sites, or head out to the Montgomery Canal, Severn Way and nearby countryside. Families can enjoy a well-equipped playpark, mountain bike trail and BMX pump track within walking distance of the town centre, while museums and regular events bring the town’s industrial and social history to life. Newtown makes a relaxed base to stay and explore more of Mid Wales.
  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. Montgomery Town Hall
    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. Rhayader Town
    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. Rhayader Town
    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

    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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  2. Address

    Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

    Telephone

    01597 822600

    Llandrindod Wells

    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.

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  3. 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.

    Indicative Availability

    Book Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre Online (opens in a new window)

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  4. Address

    Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

    Telephone

    01686 625544

    Newtown

    Y Drenewydd (Newtown) is a small riverside market town on the River Severn in Mid Wales, easy to walk with independent shops, cafés, galleries and green spaces all close together. Follow riverside paths and town trails through Dolerw Park, explore…

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  5. Address

    Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

    Powys

    Held every Thursday on Broad Street and in the Town Hall.

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  6. Address

    Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

    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.

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  7. Address

    Unit 2, East St Enterprise Park, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER

    Telephone

    01597 810194

    Rhayader

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

    Explore the story of Rhayader through time - from ancient origins to modern-day life. Timescape Rhayader is a hands-on museum and experience space where history, people, and place come together. Set within the CARAD Centre, this exhibition brings to…

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  8. Address

    Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

    Telephone

    01873 811970

    Crickhowell

    The centre provides an information service for tourists and residents of the area, selling maps and publications and locally produced gift items. Upstairs at CRiC, the oriel CRiC gallery showcases art and craft of regional, Welsh and visiting…

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  9. Address

    Dragon Inn, 47 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE

    Telephone

    01873 810362

    Crickhowell

    The 4 Star Dragon Inn is open for food all day whether it is Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Quality Evening Meals. Children are welcome and our Dragonette’s children’s menu is available all day.

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  10. Address

    Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

    Telephone

    01686 640600

    Montgomery

    The Nags Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.

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  11. Address

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

    Telephone

    07443875016

    Builth Wells

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Pottery courses and experience days in Mid Wales with Alex and Blue at Alex Allpress Pottery School. Half day, full day, family sessions and pottery parties include wheel throwing and hand building with one-to-one support. Suitable for all ages and…

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  12. Address

    Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF

    Telephone

    01938 810441

    Llanfair Caereinion

    Dates

    A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.

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  13. Address

    Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, Ffinnant, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QZ

    Telephone

    01686 430652

    Caersws

    Dates

    From:
    10 Jan 2024to1 Jan 2027Various Opening Times

    Arthur's Restaurant & Bar is THE place to eat, drink and meet friends and family. Situated on Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park in Trefeglwys, near Caersws, Arthur's prides itself on using fresh, local produce, freshly cooked

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  14. Address

    Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL

    Telephone

    01686 650224

    Nr Newtown

    Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.

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  15. 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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  16. Address

    The Rodd, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LL

    Telephone

    01544 260149

    Presteigne

    Rural arts centre near Presteigne set in the beautiful landscape of the Welsh borders, dog friendly. Visit atmospheric Jacobean Manor House Rodd Court, see contemporary art exhibitions, explore nature walks through the gardens and into the wider…

    Price

    Price £5.65 per concession to £6.30 per adult

    Indicative Availability

    Book The Rodd - Gallery House and Grounds | Sidney Nolan Trust Online (opens in a new window)

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  17. Address

    14 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DN

    Telephone

    07544095091

    Builth Wells

    Builth Wells and District Heritage Society has been in existence for almost 40 years and is delighted to be opening Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre.

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  18. Address

    Mid Wales, SY20 8ER

    Experience the Wonder of Dyfi Biosphere: A Natural Gem Recognised by UNESCO

    Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dyfi Biosphere, an internationally recognised Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO. The reserve is a true gem, one of only six…

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  19. Address

    Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LT

    Telephone

    01691 870211

    Lake Vyrnwy

    Dafarn Newydd Village Stores, Takeaway & Fuel Station is a long, well established family run business situated less than 1 mile from Lake Vyrnwy and is on Glyndŵr’s Way.

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  20. 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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