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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
    Newtown, a charming town in the heart of Mid Wales, offers visitors a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With a rich industrial heritage, visitors can explore the Montgomery Canal, Severn Way, and other attractions. The town boasts a variety of museums, galleries, and independent shops, as well as a brand-new playpark and other family-friendly facilities. Newtown is the ideal base to stay for a few days and explore the surrounding countryside.
  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. 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. 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. Blaina Heritage Museum

    Address

    Blaina Institute, High Street, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3BN

    Telephone

    01495 292025

    High Street, Blaina

    A Museum which has many artifacts including mining memorabilia, military memorabilia, local history and a Victorian kitchen.

    Add Blaina Heritage Museum to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Powys, SY21 8BQ

    Telephone

    01686 640478

    Berriew (Welsh: Aberriw) is a village in Powys situated between Welshpool and Newtown. The river Rhiw near the confluence (Welsh: aber) with the River Severn flows through this picturesque village.

    Add Aberriw | Berriew to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Crychan Forest (NRW), Llangammarch Wells, Powys

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Llangammarch Wells

    The Crychan & Halfway Forest is set in beautiful countryside nestling between the Brecon Beacons & the Cambrian Mountains. Miles of waymarked trails for horse riding, cycling and walking take you through tranquil gorges, along old drover's routes &…

    Add Crychan Forest (NRW) to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea Valley, SA9 1GL

    Telephone

    01639 730395

    Penycae

    Craig-y-nos Country Park is on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a 40-acre Victorian garden with shady woodlands, meadows, ponds, lawns spread along the banks of the River Tawe.

    Add Craig y Nos Country Park to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Merthyr Road, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3AY

    Telephone

    01495 355920

    Tredegar

    Parc Bryn Bach provides the setting for a fantastic 9-hole course, 6 bay driving range and a pitch and putt area for developing your short game.

    Add Parc Bryn Bach to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BU

    Builth Wells

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

    Add Llanfair ym Muallt | Builth Wells to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Carmarthenshire, SA18 3EP

    Telephone

    01550 720693

    Llandeilo is named after one of the better known Celtic saints of the 6th century, Saint Teilo. The Welsh word 'llan' signified a religious enclosure, normally one dedicated to a particular saint (thus corresponds, today, to 'church of').

    Add Llandeilo to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Elan Valley Estate, Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, RHAYADER, Powys, LD6 5HP

    Telephone

    01597 810449

    Elan Village, RHAYADER

    The Elan Valley Estate attracts a wide variety of visitors and a good starting point for all is the Visitor Centre which has a wide variety of information and educational and interactive resources.

    Add Elan Valley Estate to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Aberhosan, Powys, SY20 8RE

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Powys

    Glaslyn is Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust’s biggest nature reserve, an integral part of the Cambrian Mountains.

    Add Glaslyn Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

    Telephone

    01597 822600

    Llandrindod Wells

    The 13-acre Llandrindod Lake, an unexpected feature of the town with a magnificent dragon statue at its centre, is a perfect place for a gentle stroll or leisure cycle ride.

    Add Llandrindod Wells Lake Park to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Underhill Lane, Pant, SY22 6HD

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Pant

    Straddling the border between England and Wales, the reserve lies at the southern end of the carboniferous limestone outcrop that stretches from Anglesey and the Great Orme at Llandudno.

    Add Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Forden, Powys, SY21 8NN

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Powys

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

    Add Dolydd Hafren Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Old Churchstoke, Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6EL

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Churchstoke

    From the top of Roundton Hill it's easy to see why an Iron Age hillfort was once sited here - the vantage point offers great viewing across the surrounding countryside.

    Add Roundton Hill Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Llanllwchaiarn, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3BA

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Newtown

    This reserve was once part of the sewage farm next door!

    Add Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Llyn Clywedog, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NU

    Llanidloes

    The ruins of the Bryn-tail Leadworks lie in the shadow of the dam at the southern end of Llyn Clywedog Reservoir near Llanidloes Buildings and structures associated with the nineteenth-century extraction and processing of lead ore.

    Add Bryn-tail Leadworks (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RP

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Welshpool

    Created from a gravel pit, quarried to provide material for the creation of the Welshpool bypass, Llyn Coed y Dinas is a fantastic home for all sorts of wildlife.

    Add Llyn Coed y Dinas Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SH

    Telephone

    01597 823298

    Powys

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

    Add Burfa Bog Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Near New Radnor, New Radnor, Powys, LD8 2TN

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    New Radnor

    Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck. The waymarked trail along a gorge and explore the woodland with some of the largest trees in Radnorshire.

    Add Radnor Forest | Warren Wood (NRW) to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, North Powys, SY10 0BZ

    Telephone

    01978 860828

    North Powys

    Cadair Berwyn mountain summit (Y Berwyn or Mynydd y Berwyn) is the highest point in the Berwyn Mountain range at 2723 ft (830 meters). It can be accessed via Pistyll Rhaeadr which is north-west of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, on the B4580.

    Add North Powys | Cadair Berwyn to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Llangattock, Crickhowell, NP8 1LG

    Telephone

    01874 620860

    Crickhowell

    This former limestone quarry is one of Wales' most outstanding botanical sites, famous for its exceptional variety of alpine plants and trees, some extremely rare.

    Add Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve (NRW) to your Itinerary

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