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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

    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').

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  2. Address

    Newbridge-on-Wye, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3RU

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Builth Wells

    The Cors y Llyn Reserve is one of several mires in the old county of Radnorshire and is located to the south of Newbridge-on-Wye.

    Add Cors Y Llyn Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  3. 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

  4. Address

    Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1YL

    Telephone

    01495 355937

    Abertillery is located within the Ebbw Fach valley surrounded by beautiful scenery of wooded hills and wild open moorland with lakes.

    Add Abertillery to your Itinerary

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  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. 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

  10. 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.

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  11. 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

  12. Address

    Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

    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.

    Add Tref-y-Clawdd | Knighton to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Llangors, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 7TR

    Telephone

    01874 623366

    Nr Brecon

    Llangorse has the largest natural lake in south Wales, it boasts an ancient Crannog and is a perfect location to mess about in boats, take a gentle stroll or watch the bird life.

    Add Llangorse Lake & Common to your Itinerary

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Address

    Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY20 8TG

    Telephone

    01970 612125

    Pontrhydfendigaid

    At the heart of Pontrhydfendigaid - 'the bridge of the blessed ford' (known locally as ‘Bont’) is a narrow hump backed bridge across the river Teifi, whose source is about 5 miles away in the hills, at Teifi Pools.

    Add Pontrhydfendigaid to your Itinerary

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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