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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. Address

    Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DG

    Telephone

    01497 820079

    Hay-on-Wye

    Hay Castle sets the imagination soaring. Once a great medieval stronghold, the castle and the grounds in the welsh borderlands are alive with possibilities once again as a centre for cultural, arts and education.

    Add Hay Castle | Castell Y Gelli to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    North Street, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9RN

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    Blaenavon

    The famous ironworks at Blaenavon were a milestone in the history of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can view cottages furnished in three time periods. Recently used for BBC Coalhouse as 'Stack Square'. Part of a World Heritage site.

    Add Blaenavon Ironworks (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  3. 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

  4. Address

    Talgarth, Powys, LD3 7LH

    Telephone

    01874 625708

    Powys

    This 21 acre hillside site embodies the essence of all that is best about the woodland dingles of Mid Wales. Easy access trail through the wood.

    Add Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Pennant Melangell, Llangynog, Powys, SY10 0HQ

    Telephone

    01691 860408

    Llangynog

    St Melangell's is one of the loveliest small churches in Britain, and one of the most remote. Its famous shrine attracts many visitors, but not enough to disturb its tranquillity.

    Add The Shrine Church of Saint Melangell to your Itinerary

  6. Llangammarch Wells

    Address

    Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4EE

    Llangammarch Wells

    Llangammarch Wells lies south-west of Builth Wells and east of Llanwrtyd Wells and is the smallest of the four spa towns/villages of Mid Wales.

    Add Llangammarch Wells to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Garwnant Forest Visitor Centre, Cwmtaf, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HU

    Merthyr Tydfil

    Garwnant Visitor Centre and holiday cabins are managed by Forest Holidays. The centre lies on the southern end of the Brecon Beacons National Park

    Add Forest Holidays | Garwnant to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

    Llanwrtyd Wells

    Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain. It is also one of the friendliest, having a long history of catering for the many visitors who today come to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding Cambrian Mountains.

    Add Llanwrtyd Wells to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Clyro, Hay-On-Wye, HR3 5SL

    Telephone

    01597 823298

    Hay-On-Wye

    Ancient trees of this age are one of the rarest habitats in Europe and the UK has a large proportion. They support a range of rare and declining species of epiphytes.

    Add Cwm Byddog Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  10. 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

  11. Kington

    Address

    Herefordshire, HR5 3AU

    Telephone

    01654 702653

    Although the market town of Kington is located to the west of Offa’s Dyke, it is in Herefordshire, 2 miles from the Wales border. Situated on the route taken by drovers, Kington grew in importance as a market town.

    Add Kington to your Itinerary

  12. 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

  13. Address

    Discoed, Nr Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NL

    Telephone

    01547 560246

    Nr Presteigne

    Friends of St Michael's raise funds for the ancient church on the Welsh border near Presteigne. St Michael's in Discoed (Old English 'dic' and 'cot' a cottage by Offa’s Dyke) acts as a both a spiritual and artistic hub to the community.

    Add St Michaels Church to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Dol Henrhyd, Coelbren, Neath, Brecon Beacons, Powys, SA10 9PH

    Neath, Brecon Beacons

    Henrhyd Falls, is tucked away on the western edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Plunging 90ft (27m) into a wooded gorge, it’s a natural wonder well worth a visit. Henrhyd Falls is free of charge to visit and see.

    Add Henrhyd Falls to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Dyfnant & Vyrnwy Forests (NRW), Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY21 0QH

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Lake Vyrnwy

    Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Forests in north Powys which is renowned for rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages. The Forest caters for horse riding and carriage driving as well as walking and picnic areas.

    Add Dyfnant & Vyrnwy Forests (NRW) to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Wrexham, LL14 5HA

    Telephone

    01978 292015

    Chirk is town with a population of around 4,500 situated between Wrexham and Oswestry. The Wales/England border is immediately south of the town.

    Add Chirk to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

    Telephone

    01654 781414

    Machynlleth

    The Cors Dyfi reserve in the heart of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere is a mixture of bog, swamp, wet woodland and scrub supporting a plethora of animals and plants, including the magnificent ospreys and the recently introduced beavers.

    Add Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Torfaen, NP4 8SJ

    The Blaenavon World Heritage Centre is the ideal starting point for a visit to the area; it provides an overview of how the stories of Blaenavon Industrial Landscape are of global importance.

    Add Blaenavon to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Broad Street, Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales, NP4 9NF

    Telephone

    01495 793123

    Torfaen

    Blaenafon cheddar is a family run business situated in the heart of the Blaenavon world heritage site.

    Add The Blaenafon Cheddar Company to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6HG

    Telephone

    01495742333

    Ebbw Vale (Welsh: Glynebwy) is a town at the head of the valley formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River, South Wales.

    Add Ebbw Vale to your Itinerary

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