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Y Trallwng | 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.
Y Drenewydd | 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 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.
Llanidloes

Llanidloes is a small historic market town in Mid Wales; it is the first town along the River Severn.
Machynlleth

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.
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.
Trefaldwyn | 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.
Llanfair ym Muallt | 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.
Rhaeadr Gwy | Rhayader

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.
Tref-y-Clawdd | 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.
Llanandras | Presteigne

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.
Aberhonddu | Brecon

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.
Y Fenni | Abergavenny

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.
Rhaeadr Gwy | Rhayader

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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Old Bell Museum

Address

Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RA

Telephone
01686 668313

curator@oldbellmuseum.org.uk

Montgomery

The Old Bell, a 16th century inn, has been converted into a local history museum by Montgomery Civic Society.
The Church of St Peter Ad Vincula

Address

Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9JS

Telephone
01654 702121

hughmr@tiscali.co.uk

Machynlleth

Tucked away in the foothills of Cadair Idris Country, the peace and simplicity of this ancient church has much to offer our busy, hectic and often troubled world.
Radnor Restaurant

Address

Hotel Commodore, Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5ER

Telephone
01597 822288

andrea.murdock@hotelcommodore.biz

Llandrindod Wells

At the Hotel Commodore we are passionate about our food and our kitchen team under the watchful and professional eye of Chef Murdock.
Lake Country House & Spa

Address

Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4BS

Telephone
01591 620202

info@lakecountryhouse.co.uk

Llangammarch Wells

An air of elegance and calm informality pervades this exquisitely furnished Welsh country house hotel. Standing in its own fifty acres of parkland, with sweeping lawns, rhododendron lined pathways and riverside walks.
Brecon Gaer Roman Fort (Cadw)

Address

Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NT

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Brecon

Fort built about AD 75 near the River Usk. Remains consist of the perimeter wall, corner turrets and gateways.
Montgomery Canal

Address

Welshpool, Welshpool, Powys

Telephone
01938 553271

montycanal@aol.com

Welshpool

The Montgomery Canal in the Mid Wales Marches is a haven for wildlife and tranquility with many Sites of Special Scientific Interest along the way.
Castell Bronllys | Bronllys Castle

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HL

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Talgarth

Bronllys Castle near Talgarth is a sturdy stone tower with a turbulent history. It was first built as a ‘motte-and-bailey’ castle in the late 11th or early 12th century. The surviving stone tower dates from the 13th century and you can still climb…
The Globe at Hay

Address

Newport Street, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5BG

Telephone
01497 821762

events@globeathay.org

Hay-on-Wye

The Globe at Hay is an independent arts centre, embracing an ever changing arts landscape; year round we showcase talent found on our doorstep.
St Myllins Church

Address

Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 6XZ

Telephone
01691 648306

revhl@btinternet.com

Powys

St Myllins church was founded in the 7th Century by the Irish Bishop Molling (Myllin) and the earliest references to a church in Llanfyllin appear in the Norwich Taxation of 1254.
Tan-Y-Llyn Nurseries

Address

Meifod, Powys, SY22 6YB

Telephone
01938 500370

info@tanyllyn-nursery.co.uk

Powys

The garden opens in aid of the National Gardens Scheme and is also the setting for exhibitions by new and established artists.
Although 600 ft high, the nursery garden is south facing and sheltered from the north and east.
The Drovers Rest Riverside Restaurant

Address

The Square, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RA

Telephone
01591 610264

foodfoodfood@lycos.com

Llanwrtyd Wells

Peter James's thriving restaurant stands beside the bridge over the River Irfon in the centre of Wales's smallest town.
Offa's Dyke Centre

Address

West Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

Telephone
01547 528753

oda@offasdyke.org.uk

Knighton

The Offa's Dyke Centre is positioned at about the halfway point of the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail and at the start of the Glyndwr's Way National Trail.
Chirk Castle & Gardens

Address

Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AF

Telephone
01691 777701

chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Wrexham

Situated in a commanding position in the Welsh Marches, the castle's austere exterior contrasts with the elegant state rooms within.
Dolforwyn Castle (Cadw)

Address

Abermule, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY15 6JJ

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Nr Newtown

Discover Dolforwyn Castle, an ancient fortress nestled on a picturesque ridge above the enchanting Severn Valley near Newtown. Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Welsh-English conflict as you explore the rich history that surrounds…
The Club House

Address

Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club, Rhosgoch, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JY

Telephone
01497 851251

rhosgochgolf@yahoo.co.uk

Builth Wells

At the centre of the Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Centre sits the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is the ideal venue for any type of conference or meeting. A full restaurant menu is available Fridays and Saturdays, with Bar meals at other times.
Derwen Garden Centre

Address

Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PH

Telephone
01938 553015

info@derwengardencentre.co.uk

Welshpool

Derwen Garden Centre has an unique, relaxed atmosphere and offers an excellent range of plants, garden accessories, giftware - plus a licensed cafe.
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway

Address

Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9ND

Telephone
01495 792263

info@pbrly.co.uk

Pontypool

The line is the highest and steepest in the country, climbing through the Blaenavon World heritage site and the wild and dramatic moorland landscape under the brooding Coity mountain.
Clive Powell Mountain Bike Centre

Address

Cwmddaudder Arms, West Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AB

Telephone
01597 811343

clive@clivepowell-mtb.co.uk

Rhayader

The Bike Shop is run by Neil, who is a MTB enthusiast, a top mechanic and a generally helpful chap. Although the centre specialises in mountain bikes, they also do road bikes, leisure bikes, cyclo cross bikes and kids bikes.
Cyfarthfa Park

Address

Pandy Field, Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8PA

Telephone
01685 727371

museum@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil

Picturesque Cyfarthfa Park, covering 160 acres of beautiful parkland, sits at the foot of the Brecon Beacons. With its stunning Castle,, Miniature Railway, Playzone and much more, Cyfarthfa Park offers a great day out for the whole family!
Radnorshire Museum

Address

Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DL

Telephone
01597 824513

radmus@powys.gov.uk

Llandrindod Wells

The Radnorshire Museum, part of Powys County Council's Museum Service, can be found in the centre of Llandrindod Wells. It holds artefacts relating to the former county of Radnorshire and is housed in the old Carnegie Library.

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