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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

    Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve, Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

    Telephone

    01654 645184

    Machynlleth

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026

    The Dyfi Wildlife Centre near Machynlleth is the home of the Dyfi Osprey Project at the Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve. Most visitors spend around one and a half to two hours per visit, including some time in the 360 Observatory where you can enjoy…

    Price

    Price £1.75 per child to £6.00 per adult

    Add Dyfi Wildlife Centre to your Itinerary

  2. 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.

    Add Gregynog Hall & Gardens to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Ridgebourne Rd, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

    Telephone

    01544 230160

    Kington

    Maples Tearoom - light lunches, daily specials, afternoon teas, cream teas - always a fantastic selection. All types of dietary needs catered for just ask. Seating in two indoor areas, on the covered veranda and outside on the terrace. Dogs are also…

    Add Hergest Croft Gardens | Maples Tearoom to your Itinerary

  4. Park Hall - The Countryside Experience

    Address

    Park Hall, OSWESTRY, Shropshire, SY11 4AS

    Telephone

    01691 671123

    OSWESTRY

    A popular destination for young and old alike. With 40,000 square feet of indoor attractions, regular hands-on animal activities, lots of outdoor play and driving activities there is never a dull moment.

    Add Park Hall - The Countryside Experience to your Itinerary

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

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  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

    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

  10. Address

    Mid Wales, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

    Machynlleth

    The Dyfi Valley opens wide as it approaches Cardigan Bay Coast and ends in sandy beaches and dunes. It cradles the westerly spur of Powys, Ceredigion north of Aberystwyth, and the southern rim of Snowdonia National Park.

    Add Dyfi Valley & Coast to your Itinerary

  11. Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve (NRW)

    Address

    Ystradgynlais, Brecon Beacons National Park, SA9 1GQ

    Telephone

    0300 0653000

    Brecon Beacons National Park

    The reserve, situated at over 350m above sea level, is one of Wales’ most exhilarating National Nature Reserves, with breathtaking views across South Wales and the Brecon Beacons.

    Add Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve (NRW) to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DG

    Telephone

    01982 553307

    Hay-on-Wye

    Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books' and is home to the Hay Literature Festival.

    Add Y Gelli Gandryll | Hay-on-Wye to your Itinerary

  13. 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

  14. Address

    National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

    Telephone

    01874 623366

    Brecon

    The Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre provides information and interpretation for visitors to the area. There is a cafe on site, picnic area and craft and gift shop. The centre is one of the best places in the National Park to experience Dark Skies.

    Add Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Upper Swansea Valley, Ystradgynlais, Powys, SA9 1XA

    Ystradgynlais

    Ystradgynlais is a small town located southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park on the River Tawe The town is a good centre for walking and you'll find range of shops, cafés and other local business that radiate from the crossroads in…

    Add Ystradgynlais to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Elan Valley, Glanfaron, Rhayader, LD6 5HW

    Telephone

    01654 700222

    Glanfaron

    Carngafallt is a wonderful place to see birds or simply enjoy the view. The moorland landscape looks especially colourful in late summer, while spring is the perfect time to come and see migrant birds.

    Add RSPB Carngafallt Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  17. Tredegar

    Address

    Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3PZ

    Tredegar is a town with an unique industrial history. Aneurin Bevan created the National Health Service after seeing how the local miners (of which he was one) created its own health service in miniature, in Tredegar.

    Add Tredegar to your Itinerary

  18. 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

  19. Address

    Pontrobert, Powys, SY22 5JF

    Telephone

    01938 555654

    Powys

    Majestic sessile oaks have nurtured this quiet corner of Wales for over 400 years providing leafy cover for plants and animals and creating a 'wild wood'.

    Add Coed Pendugwm Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Y Dolydd, Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 5LD

    Telephone

    01691 649062

    Llanfyllin

    One of the best preserved Victorian workhouses in Britain, in a beautiful rural setting. Displays on the Poor Law and Life in the Workhouse for children and adults including 'Ghosts of the Workhouse', a half-hour film in English or Welsh.

    Add Y Dolydd | Workhouse History Centre to your Itinerary

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