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Towns and Villages in Powys

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  1. Montgomery Canal, Welshpool
    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.
  2. Newtown | Broad Street
    Y Drenewydd | Newtown
    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
    Llanidloes is a small historic market town in Mid Wales; it is the first town along the River Severn.
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    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.
  5. Image Creditl Glyndwrs Way
    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.
  6. Montgomery Town Hall
    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.
  7. Memorial to Prince Llywelyn the Last at Cilmeri
    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.
  8. Rhayader Town
    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.
  9. Knighton
    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.
  10. Judge's Lodging
    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.
  11. Brecon Town Centre
    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.
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    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.
  13. Rhayader Town
    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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  1. Abertillery & District Museum
    Abertillery & District Museum

    Address

    Market Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1AH

    Telephone

    01495 211140

    abertillerymuseum@tiscali.co.uk

    Abertillery

    Discover the history and heritage of the Abertillery area at Abertillery and District Museum.
    The collection is arranged as a journey through time with many interactive exhibits. Artefacts from a Stone Age axe to Arthur Scargill's Cap.

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  2. Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
    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.

    Add Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway to your Itinerary

  3. 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.

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  4. Montgomery Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Montgomery Castle, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Montgomery

    Montgomery Castle is a masonry castle standing on a rocky promontory above the town of Montgomery. Precipitous slopes to the north and east make this an excellent defensive site.

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  5. The Church of St Peter Ad Vincula
    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.

    Add The Church of St Peter Ad Vincula to your Itinerary

  6. 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!

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  7. Maesfron Hall and Gardens
    Maesfron Hall and Gardens

    Address

    Trewern, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8EA

    Telephone

    01938 570 600

    mail@maesfron.co.uk

    Welshpool

    Situated at Trewern on the A458 Shrewsbury to Welshpool road they enjoy a semi tropical climate because of their steeply sloping south facing position overlooking the Long Mountain on the other side of the valley.

    Add Maesfron Hall and Gardens to your Itinerary

  8. The Drovers Rest Riverside Restaurant
    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.

    Add The Drovers Rest Riverside Restaurant to your Itinerary

  9. 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…

    Add Castell Bronllys | Bronllys Castle to your Itinerary

  10. The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum

    Address

    The Barracks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EB

    Telephone

    01874 613310

    hello@royalwelshmuseum.wales

    Brecon

    The Museum tells the story of four of the British army’s most famous regiments. This history, beginning in 1689, is told through many objects including uniforms, medals, weapons and models.

    Add The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum to your Itinerary

  11. Radnor Restaurant
    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.

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  12. Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

    Address

    Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

    Telephone

    01685 727371

    museum@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

    Brecon Road

    Built in 1824, Cyfarthfa Castle is an impressive monument to the Industrial Revolution. Once a Regency mansion, it now houses a magnificent Museum and Art Gallery.

    Add Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery to your Itinerary

  13. Lake Country House & Spa
    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.

    Add Lake Country House & Spa to your Itinerary

  14. Llanthony Priory (Cadw)

    Address

    Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Abergavenny

    Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded Ewyas valley.

    Add Llanthony Priory (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  15. Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre

    Address

    The Town Hall, 61 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

    Telephone

    01873 853254

    abergavennyic@breconbeacons.org

    Abergavenny

    Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre provides information on attractions, activities and events in the area as well as offering advice and help on booking accommodation.

    Add Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre to your Itinerary

  16. The Sportsman

    Address

    17 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ

    Telephone

    01686 623978

    info@hophouseinns.co.uk

    Newtown

    The Sportsman is a town centre pub with eight hand pulls, a good old real ale pub, and has been voted as a CAMRA Montgomeryshire Pub of the Year

    Add The Sportsman to your Itinerary

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