Nearby Holiday Activities| Adventure Activities | | |
| Red Dragon Bushcraft | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Llandinam
Courses in fire lighting, camp cooking, nature awareness, natural navigation & shelter building.
Telephone 01686412493 | More Info |
| Horse Drawn Carriage Driving | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
Ride in the carriage or try driving yourself. Have a go sessions at one of the fastest growing sports.
Telephone 01686413005 | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | | |
| The Old Market Hall & Exhibition | Llanidloes between Llangurig & Newtown
The only surviving timber framed market hall in Wales built some time between 1612 and 1622.
Telephone 01686412388 | More Info |
| Four Stones Stone Circle | between New radnor and Kinnerton
The stones are volcanic in origin probably from a site 2 miles away. | More Info |
| Kerry Hill Stone Circle | between Kerry and Newcastle
9 sandstone slabs & boulders in a 24m circle with a fallen pillar near the centre plus 2 small stones. | More Info |
| Banc Du Stone Circle ( Fowler's Arm Chair) | between Llaithddu and Bwlch y Sarnau
An almost 1m high stone known as Fowler's Arm Chair near a cairn with 2 small stones around it. | More Info |
| Dolforwyn Castle | Abermule between Newtown and Welshpool
Built in 13th C by Welsh Prince 'Llewellyn the Last' the castle is now a scenic and peaceful ruin. | More Info |
| The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir | Abbey Cwm Hir Hall between Llandrindod Wells and Llanidloes
To tour this historic Hall is to step back in time in a true family home in a breathtaking setting.
Telephone 01597851727 | More Info |
| The Quilt Association Minerva Arts Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
A collection of antique Welsh quilts known as The Welsh Heritage Collection
Telephone 01686413467 | More Info |
| Montgomery Castle | Montgomery between Abermule and Chirbury on the B4386
An impressive stone enclosure fortress of five successive wards along a narrow ridge. | More Info |
| The Robert Owen Museum | Newtown between Llangurig and Welshpool
Robert Owen is regarded as the founder of the socialist movement and as a social reformer.
Telephone 01686626345 | More Info |
| Antiques | | |
| Arcadia Antiques | Llanidloes between Llangurig & Llandinam
Antiques and collectables.
Telephone 01686412628 | More Info |
| Courthouse Antiques | Rhayader between Llangurig and Argoed Mill
Antiques and collectables.
Telephone 01597811622 | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | | |
| Curig Crafts & Woollens | Llangurig between Llanidloes and Rhayader
A comprehensive range of Welsh gifts on sale in this well established business of 40 years.
Telephone 01686440229 | More Info |
| The Country Works | Montgomery between Abermule and Chirbury
A newly refurbished art gallery
Telephone 01686668866 | More Info |
| Earthlight Crystals | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
Minerals, hand made jewellery and crystal healing.
Telephone 01686411139 | More Info |
| Marston Pottery | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig
There are 2 galleries at Marston Pottery both featuring the work of Phil Rogers.
Telephone 01597810875 | More Info |
| Phoenix Gallery | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
Original works of art by artist/sculpter Sue Thornton of birds, animals and atmospheric landscapes.
Telephone 01686414943 | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | | |
| Gregynog Hall | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig
The hall is situated in 750 acres of garden, wooodland and farmland freely open to the public.
Telephone 01686650224 | More Info |
| Hafren Forest | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig
A habitat for wildlife, a quiet relaxing leisure amenity and a commercial enterprise. | More Info |
| Llyn Clywedog | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig
This beautiful man made reservoir is a leisure amenity with a number of attractions. | More Info |
| Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve | Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve between Rhayader and Llangurig
Meadows of ancient grassland species with many wild flowers, fungi, birds, insects and mammals.
Telephone 01597823298 | More Info |
| The Crychan & Halfway Forest | Kerry between Newtown & Sarn
Set in beautiful countryside nestling between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains.
Telephone 01686671016 | More Info |
| Rhayader Tunnel Nature Reserve | Rhayader Tunnel Nature Reserve between Rhayader and Neuadd-ddu
A 5 acre site including atunnel, grassland, woodland and scrub.
Telephone 01597823298 | More Info |
| Sideland Nature Reserve | Sideland Nature Reserve between Penybont and Crossgates
A 41/2 acre site with pasture, awell defined woodbank and some ancient woodland.
Telephone 01597823298 | More Info |
| Cefn Cenarth (North) Nature Reserve | Cefn Cenarth (North) Nature Reserve between Rhayader and Pant y Dwr
Sessile oak woodland with rowan, many wild flowers, birds and insects.
Telephone 01597823298 | More Info |
| Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig
The perfect place to start a visit to the area of 80 square miles of spectacular scenery and reservoirs.
Telephone 01597810880 | More Info |
| Beacon Hill Nature Reserve | Beacon Hill Nature Reserve between Llangunllo village and Llangunllo Railway Station
Upland dominated by large areas of heather interspersed with areas of bracken and grassland.
Telephone 01597823298 | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | | |
| Castle Bookshop | Llandysul between Abermule and Montgomery
Secondhand, bargain and a few carefully selected new books.
Telephone 0168666848 | More Info |
| The Great Oak Bookshop | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Llandinam
35 Great Oak St
Telephone 01686412959 | More Info |
| Dead Mens Minds | Llangurig between Llanidloes and Llandinam
Neaudd Ddu, Llangurig
Telephone 01686440730 | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | | |
| Newtown Textile Museum | Newtown between Caersws and Welshpool
A fine example of a typical 19th C weaving shop.
Telephone 01686622024 | More Info |
| Llanidloes Museum | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
Museum of local history and industry in the town hall a Grade II listed building dated from 1907.
Telephone 01686413777 | More Info |
| Theatr Hafren | Newtown between Caersws and Llanllwchaiarn
A wide variety of performances from ballet to comedy and everything in between.
Telephone 01686625007 | More Info |
| The Old Bell Museum | Montgomery between Abermule and Churchstoke
A 16th C Inn converted to house the local history museum. Winner of the Prince of Wales Award.
Telephone 01686668313 | More Info |
| The Regent Cinema | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandiloes
Cinema
Telephone 01686625917 | More Info |
| Cycling | | |
| Clive Powell Mountain Bikes | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells
Fully packaged mountain and road bike weekends complete with guide and support.
Telephone 01597811343 | More Info |
| Hafren Cycle Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
All types of bikes for children and adults including tag along, trailers, baby seats and tandem for hire.
Telephone 01686413565 | More Info |
| Events | | |
| The Gregynog Festival | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig
The festival is held in June every year and brings classical music of the best quality to rural Wales.
Telephone 01686650224 | More Info |
| Royal Welsh Show | Llanelwedd between Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells
A prime window for Welsh farming and rural life held in July every year.
Telephone 01982553683 | More Info |
| Pen y Garreg Dam Open Day | Pen y Garreg Reservoir 71/2 miles from Rhayader on the Elan Valley Road
A chance to go inside and up to the central tower of the dam. 1 day each month 1pm - 4pm
Telephone 01597810880 | More Info |
| Walk The Eastern Uplands | Elan Valley Hotel Elan Village between Rhayader and Pen y garreg Reservoir
A moderate hill walk of approximately 12 miles with breathtaking views & outstanding scenery.
Telephone 01597810449 | More Info |
| Gwyl Gerdd Llanfyllin Music Festival at Theatr Hafren | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws
Allegri String Quartet & James Gilchrist tenor
Telephone 01686625007 | More Info |
| Minerva Quilt Summer Exhibition | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws
Summer exhibition featuring antique and contemporary quilts.
Telephone 01686413467 | More Info |
| Reservoir Roundabout Walk | Rhayader between Llangurig and Penybont
Walks & c ycle routes around the Elan & Claerwen Valleys with a rannge of routes - 22m,18m, &12m
Telephone 01597810566 | More Info |
| Going Batty at Rhayader | Elan Village between Rhayader and Pen y garreg Reservoir
An evening bat walk with a mammal expert to celebrate European Bat Weekend .
Telephone 01597810449 | More Info |
| Montgomeryshire Music Festival | Theatr Hafren Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws
In addition to a 90 strong festival choir there will be choirs from Newtown & Welshpool High Schools
Telephone 01686625007 | More Info |
| Family Activities | | |
| Ustrike Tenpin Bowling | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandrindod
Four state of the art lanes in mid Wales' only ten pin bowling centre
Telephone 01686622688 | More Info |
| Carad Community Arts | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig
An award winning arts and heritage organisation for people to get involved in creative expression.
Telephone 01597810192 | More Info |
| Mount Severn Activity Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws
Daily activities for family groups, couples or groups of friends minimum age 8 years.
Telephone 01686412344 | More Info |
| Family Attractions | | |
| The Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir | Abbey Cwm Hir between llandrindod Wells and Llanidloes
Ab 52 room Grade II listed Victorian Gothic house in 12 acres of landscaped gardens.
Telephone 01597851727 | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Tree, Carno | Carno between Sarn and Caersws
A yew tree with a girth of 709cm grows west of St John the Baptist church. | More Info |
| Field Sports | | |
| Mid Wales Shooting | Trefeglwys between Llanidloes and Caersws
Premier clay target shooting ground located in the beautiful Trannon Valley
Telephone 01686430654 | More Info |
| Fishing | | |
| Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association | Rhayader between Llangurig and Llandrindod Wells
Permits available at Daisy Powell Newsagent.
Telephone 01597810383 | More Info |
| Llanidloes & Districy Fishing Association | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
The association manages the fishing at Llyn Clwyedog one of the most scenic in Wales.
Telephone 01686412263 | More Info |
| Fishing Coaching & Guides (FWA) | Newtown ( please see web for details)
The Federation of Welsh Anglers can introduce coaches for sea, game and coarse fishing in Wales. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | | |
| Spice Club Indian Restaurant & Take Away | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws
A wide range of starters and main dishes in this restaurant close to the town hall.
Telephone 01686412432 | More Info |
| The Kerry Lamb | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws
Good beer, good food and good company. Eat in the lounge or the restaurant.
Telephone 01686670226 | More Info |
| The Lamb and Flag Inn (welcomes dogs) | Rhayader between Llangurig and Newbridge on Wye
Home cooked food using local produce including Elan Valley lamb and Welsh Black beef
Telephone 01597810819 | More Info |
| Wagon & Horses | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws
Good food & ales served in a very friendly village pub type atmosphere. Beer garden beside the river.
Telephone 01686625790 | More Info |
| Penarth Vineyard | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells
This small Welsh vineyard with shop in its riverside location produces excellent sparkling wines.
Telephone 01686610383 | More Info |
| The Great Oak Caf | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
Delicious vegetarian wholefoods cooked fresh each day using local ingredients when ever possible.
Telephone 01686413211 | More Info |
| Llanbadarn Fynydd Community Shop & Fuel Station | Llanbadarn Fynydd between Llanbister and Dolfor
Shop with riverside picnic area, snacks, groceries, broadband access and fuel. Break your journey here.
Telephone 01597840448 | More Info |
| The New Inn | Llanbadarn Fynydd between Llandrindod Wells and Dolfor
Newly refurbished open for tea, coffee, homemade food and real ales. Open fire.
Telephone 01597840378 | More Info |
| Organic Fresh Food Company | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws
Free holiday home delivery service of organically grown fresh produce.
Telephone 01570423099 | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | | |
| Sunnydale Nursery | Abbeycwmhir between Bwlch y sarnau and Brynllgoed
Annuals, biennials, bedding plants and herbaceous perennials
Telephone 01597851814 | More Info |
| Abermule Nursery Gardens | Abermule between Newtown and Refail on the B4368
Veg plants, shrubs, trees, geraniums, fuchsias, begonias, bee keeping equipment & more
Telephone 01686630203 | More Info |
| Midway Nurseries | Penybont between Llandrindod Wells and Llanfihangel Rhydithon
Nursery specialising in sweet peas plus garden shop
Telephone 01597851662 | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Trees, Abbeycwmhir | Abbeycwmhir between Rhayader and Coed
A yew tree grows above the stream SE of St Mary the Virgin church the other is SW of the church. | More Info |
| Sundawn Nurseries Garden Centre | Caerwys between llanbrynmair and Llandinam
Annuals, biennials, bedding plants, aquatics and garden furniture
Telephone 01352720840 | More Info |
| Abbey Cwm Hir Gardens at the Hall | Abbey Cwm Hir between Llandrindod Wells and Llanidloes
A 12 acre garden including lake, waterfall, lawn, terraces, courtyards, woodlands and walks.
Telephone 01597851727 | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Trees, Bleddfa | Bleddfa between Penybont and Knighton
Three yew trees grow in a line on the south side of St Mary Magdalene Church, the largest to the SE. | More Info |
| Creation Gardens | Swn y Gwynt, Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader
Garden centre specialising in perennials and bio divesity plants, garden, tea room & lots more.
Telephone 01597825853 | More Info |
| Gregynog Grade I Listed Garden | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig
750 acres of different landscapes including Grade 1 listed formal gardens & woodland walks
Telephone 01686650224 | More Info |
| Trefnant Plants & Herbs | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws
Annuals, biennials, bedding plants & herbs
Telephone 01686413563 | More Info |
| Golf | | |
| St Idloes Golf Club | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
A 9 hole undulating park land course full of variety. A warm and friendly welcoming club.
Telephone 01686412559 | More Info |
| Mid Wales Golf Centre | Mid Wales Golf Centre between Llanidloes and Newtown
9 hole parkland course, floodlit golf range & clubhouse with panoramic views over mid Wales.
Telephone 01686688303 | More Info |
| St Giles Golf Club | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells
An attractive and challenging 9 hole parkland course with the river Severn as a backdrop.
Telephone 01686625844 | More Info |
| Horse Riding | | |
| Lion Royal Trekking | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells
Horse riding over the outstanding Cambrian Mountains and lush green countryside.
Telephone 01597810202 | More Info |
| Interesting & Specialist Shops | | |
| The Great Oak Bookshop | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
New, second hand and out of print books as well as calenders, greetings cards etc.
Telephone 01686412959 | More Info |
| Llani Leisure Llanidloes | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws
Llani Leisure sells equipment for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, fishing, hiking & more.
Telephone 01686414893 | More Info |
| Stuart Jones Pianos | Newtown between Caersws and Welshpool
Quality upright and grand pianos to suit every budget including Steinway's.
Telephone 01686623535 | More Info |
| Elan Leisure | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells
Elan Leisure sells equipment for outdoor pursuits such as walking, hiking, cycling, fishing & more.
Telephone 01597811007 | More Info |
| Leisure Centres, Swimming Pools & Spas | | |
| Rhayader Leisure Centre | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig
Swimming pool, squash courts, fitness room, snooker tables, multi use hall & viewing area.
Telephone 01597810875 | More Info |
| Llanidloes Sports Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws
Facilities include pool, sports hall, squash courts and fitness suite.
Telephone 01686412871 | More Info |
| Maldwyn Leisure Centre | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig
Facilities include swimming pool, fitness room, courts and sports hall.
Telephone 01686628771 | More Info |
| Motor Sports | | |
| Yamaha Off Road Experience in Wales | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig
Introduction to off road motorcycling and a great day out for more competent dirt riders.
Telephone 01686413324 | More Info |
| Higgins Rally School | Carno between Talerddig and Clatter
Experience the thrill of learning to drive a rally car with expert instruction by rally champions.
Telephone 01686420201 | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | | |
| Rhayader Tourist Information Centre | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells
Information on local events, attractions, activities, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths & more.
Telephone 01597810591 | More Info |
| Newtown Tourist Information Centre | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws
Information on local events, attractions, activities, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths & more.
Telephone 01686625580 | More Info |
| Llanidloes Toursit Information Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Llandinam
Information on local events, activities, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths & more.
Telephone 01686412855 | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | | |
| Llanidloes | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig
Llanidloes an historic town that was the heart of the ancient kingdom of Arwystli. | More Info |
| Curig Crafts & Woollens | Llangurig between Aberystwyth and Newtown
A good Welsh craft shop in the village and some lovely walks from here along the Wye Valley.
Telephone 01686440229 | More Info |
| Borth | Borth between Ynyslas and Tirymynach
between Aberystwyth and Ynyslas
Claimed to be one of only 2 villages in Britain to be built on a storm beach. | More Info |
| Rhayader | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wrells and Llangurig
A busy, historic market town surrounded by the finest scenery. | More Info |
| Newtown | Newtown between Caersws and Welshpool
An old market town and former capital of the Welsh flannel industry. | More Info |
| Montgomery | Montgomery between Abermule and Churchstoke
Historic market town with castle,timber framed houses, cobbles, Victorian and Georgian architecture. | More Info |
| Devil's Bridge | Devil's Bridge between Aberystwyth and Cwmystwyth
A picturesque village with three bridges one on top of the other, waterfalls and narrow gauge railway. | More Info |
| Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth between Machynlleth and Aberaeron
A holiday resort, university town, administrative centre and home to Wales National Library. | More Info |
| Rhayader | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells
Small historic market town beside the river Wye in the Cambrian hills and gateway to the Elan Valley. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | | |
| The Gilfach Farm Nature Trail | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig
One of Powys' top wildlife sites. Interpretation boards along the way describe the highlights.
Telephone LD6 5LB | More Info |
| Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve | Llanllwchaiarn between Newtown and Welshpool
A wetland nature reserve between a bend in the river and the Montgomery Canal. | More Info |
| Bird Watching at Llyn Clywedog | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
A treat for bird watchers with red kites, ospreys, buzzards, peregrines and migrant birds. | More Info |
| Walking around Llanidloes | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
There are over 30 separate walking routes around Llanidloes. They are clearly way-marked. | More Info |
| Llyn Mawr Nature Reserve | Caersws between Newtown and Carno
Water loving birds & aquatic plants thrive in this SSSI. Rich food from rain, air & moorland.
Telephone 01938555654 | More Info |
| Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve | Dyfnant between Welshpool and Caersws
A bird paradise with shallows for dabblers & deep areas for divers. 2 hides ensure excellent views.
Telephone 01938555654 | More Info |
| Walk the Kerry Ridgeway | Kerry between Newtown and Sarn
Gentle 15 mile route along a ridgetop overlooking Wales on one side and England on the other. | More Info |
| The Montgomery Canal | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig
The Montgomery Canal wanders from Llangollen 35 miles southwards towards Newtown | More Info |
| Watersports | | |
| Clywedog Sailing Club Welcomes Visitors with Boats. | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown
600 acres of water just below the source of the river Severn.
Telephone 01686411063 | More Info |
