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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. 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

    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

    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

  3. Address

    Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2YT

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Powys

    Just outside the historic town of Presteigne, Nash Wood lies half in Wales and half in England. The circular walking trail goes to a viewpoint overlooking one of the many hillforts along this part of the border.

    Add Coed Nash | Nash Wood (NRW) 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

    The Judge's Lodging, Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

    Telephone

    01544 260650

    Presteigne

    Presteigne has its own Tourist Information Centre, based in The Judge’s Lodging historic building. There is a large amount of local information available, stretching throughout Powys, going into Herefordshire and much of Shropshire.

    Add Presteigne | Tourist Information to your Itinerary

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Address

    Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SQ

    Llanfair Caereinion

    Llanfair Caereinion in Montgomeryshire's Banwy Valley is one of the smallest towns in Powys. Almost 3,000 people lived here in the mid 19th century when the woollen industry was at its peak.

    Add Llanfair Caereinion to your Itinerary

  9. 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

  10. Address

    Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP

    Telephone

    0300 111 2 333

    Blaenavon

    Discover Wales' rich mining heritage in this award-winning interactive museum is set in the Blaenafon Industrial Landscape and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Add Big Pit: National Coal Museum to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EQ

    Llanidloes

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

    Add Llanidloes to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Tretower, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RD

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    Crickhowell

    Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.

    Add Tretower Court and Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  13. 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

  14. Address

    Near New Radnor, New Radnor, Powys, LD8 2TN

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    New Radnor

    Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck. The waymarked trail along a gorge and explore the woodland with some of the largest trees in Radnorshire.

    Add Radnor Forest | Warren Wood (NRW) to your Itinerary

  15. 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

  16. Address

    Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2DD

    Telephone

    01685 722988

    Merthyr Tydfil

    Enjoy the beauty of the National Park by steam train. Whatever the weather, visit one of the most popular railways in Wales.

    Guaranteed Availability

    Book Brecon Mountain Railway Online

    Add Brecon Mountain Railway to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea Valley, SA9 1GL

    Telephone

    01639 730395

    Penycae

    Craig-y-nos Country Park is on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a 40-acre Victorian garden with shady woodlands, meadows, ponds, lawns spread along the banks of the River Tawe.

    Add Craig y Nos Country Park to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Hafren Forest (NRW), Rhydybenwch Car Park, Old Hall, Near Llanidloes, SY18 6PT

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Old Hall, Near Llanidloes

    Choice of walking trails along the River Severn which flows through Hafren Forest. Trails go to waterfalls and the source of the Severn on Pumlumon. Riverside accessible trail with viewing platform over cascades. Picnic area and toilets.

    Add Hafren Forest (NRW) to your Itinerary

  19. 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

  20. 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

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