Nearby Holiday Activities| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | | |
| Chirk Castle | Chirk between Ruabon and Oswestry
Chirk Castle is a 700 year old marcher fortress.
Telephone 01691777701 | More Info |
| St Cadfan's Well | Llangadfan between Mallwyd and Welshpool
A holy well named after St cadfan who came to wales from brittany in the early 6th C. | More Info |
| Welshpool Town Hall | Welshpool between Oswestry and Newtown
A prominent building with a clock tower and clock, hand wound every day & markets held regularly.
Telephone 01938553142 | More Info |
| Hen Domen Castle | Hen Domen Castle between Berriew and Castle Caereinion
An 11th C earthwork motte and bailey fortress was founded by Roger Earl of Shrewsbury. | More Info |
| The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway | Welshpool between Buttington and Llanfair Caereinion on A458
Built to link farming communities with the market town of Welshpool.
Telephone 01938810441 | More Info |
| Powys Castle & Garden | Welshpool between Buttington and Llanfair Caereinion
A medieval castle, fortress & grand country mansion built by Welsh princes.
Telephone 01938551944 | More Info |
| Powis Castle and Gardens National Trust | Welshpool between Newtown and Shrewsbury
A medieval castle complimented by beautiful gardens.
Telephone 01938551944 | More Info |
| Antiques | | |
| FE Anderson & Son | Welshpool between and Heniarth and Buttington
Candelabra, candlesticks, decorative items, early 17th C - 19th C furniture, fireside items and more.
Telephone 01938553340 | More Info |
| Adrian Simmons Coins & Antiques | Montgomery between Hendomen and Church Stoke
Antiques, bricks, coins, construction products, furniture, tiles and more.
Telephone 01686668116 | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | | |
| Artisans Old Saw Mill | Lake Vrynwy between Llanwddyn and Rhiwargor
Coffee shop, gifts, crafts and cycle hire in a renovated old saw mill
Telephone 01691870317 | More Info |
| William O'Brian Artist Blacksmith | Berriew between Welshpool and Abermule
William does restoration work, sculptures and makes fine gates in his forge at Berriew Wharf
Telephone 01686640739 | More Info |
| Silver Scenes | Berriew between Welshpool and Garthmyl
Workshop tours to see quality pewter and silver plated giftware and jewellery being made.
Telephone 01686640695 | More Info |
| Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture | Berriew between Welshpool and Newtown
A collection of works by renowned sculptor Andrew Logan, a unique English eccentric.
Telephone 01686640689 | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | | |
| Pistyll Rhaedr Waterfall | Llanrhaeadre between Penybontfawr and Llansilin
At 240 feet Pistyll Rhaeadre is the highest waterfall in Wales and one of the seven wonders of Wales.
Telephone 01978292015 | More Info |
| Lake Vyrnwy | Llanwddyn between Sarn and New Mills
A man made water reservoir including craggy mountains, wild moorland and waterfalls. | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | | |
| Powysland Museum | Welshpool between Heniarth and Buttington
Winner of the Gulbenkian Award for 'Most Improved Museum in a Rural Area'.
Telephone 01938554656 | More Info |
| Cycling | | |
| Cycle Hire Artisans Old Saw Mill | Lake Vrynwy between Llanwdden and Rhiwargor
Hire a bicycle at the Old Saw Mill and have a coffee, browse the gifts and crafts while you are there.
Telephone 01691870317 | More Info |
| Events | | |
| Welshpool Carnival | Welshpool between Newtown and Buttington
A traditional parade of floats through the town centre and fun & games at the recreation fields.
Telephone 01938552043 | More Info |
| Open Gardens Bodfach Hall at Welshpool | Llanfyllin between Tycrwyn and Bwlch y cibau
10 acres of stunning displays including rhododendrons, azaleas, cottage garden, wisteria & more
Telephone 07880786573 | More Info |
| Easter Powis Castle & Garden National trust | Welshpool betweeen Newtown and Abermule
Easter Egg-stravaganza. Eggs-cellent fun for all the family. 11am - 5.30pm
Telephone 01938551929 | More Info |
| Welsh Food Festival | Glansevern Hall Berriew between Newtown & Welshpool
A huge range of small food producers and genuine artisan products. | More Info |
| Family Attractions | | |
| Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway | Welshpool between Mallwyd and Trewern
Built tolink communities to the market town of Welshpool.
Telephone 01938810441 | More Info |
| Machinations | Llanbrynmair between Caersws and Cemmaes Road
The only permanent exhibition of contemporary Automata (mechanical moving models) in the UK
Telephone 01650521738 | More Info |
| Bywater Holiday Cruises Horse Drawn Day Afloat | Church Stoke between Welshpool and Sarn
Unique horse drawn cruises on the beautiful Montgomery canal.
Telephone 07952775994 | More Info |
| Fishing | | |
| Montgomery Angling Association | Welshpool between Heniarth and Shrewsbury
Course & game fishing in the rivers Severn & Vyrnwy and Montgomery canal and two stocked pools.
Telephone 01938590129 | More Info |
| Fly Fishing at the Glyndwr Fishery | Dolanog between Heniarth and Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa
This stretch of river is noted primarily for its trout. Wild fish of up to 3-4lbs have been caught here.
Telephone 01363774926 | More Info |
| Fishing Coaching & Guides (FWA) | Welshpool (please see web for details)
The Federation of Welsh Anglers can introduce coaches for sea, game & coarse fishing in Wales. | More Info |
| Flying | | |
| Whizzard Helicopters Pleasure Flights | Welshpool Airport between Newtown and Llanymynech
Admire the stunning mid Wales scenery, fly over the Severn Valley, Offas Dyke & Powis Castle.
Telephone 01938555860 | More Info |
| Food & Drink | | |
| Organic Fresh Food Company | Welshpool between Newtown and Oswestry
Free holiday home delivery service of organically grown fresh produce
Telephone 01570423099 | More Info |
| Ivy House Tearooms | Montgomery between Newtown and Chirbury
Not just a tearoom but a delicatessen, a gallery and an evening venue serving candle lit dinners.
Telephone 01686668746 | More Info |
| Castle Kitchen | Montgomery between Newtown and Chirbury
Cafe, restaurant and delicatessen located in a beautiful old 16th C timber framed building.
Telephone 01686668795 | More Info |
| Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Restaurant | Llanwddyn between Sarn and New Mills
An award winning restaurant with an emphasis on local produce and fine views.
Telephone 01691870692 | More Info |
| The Horseshoes Inn (welcomes dogs) | Berriew between Welshpool and Newtown
Good food, good beer, good times. The Montgomery canal runs along behind the pub.
Telephone 01686640198 | More Info |
| Welshpool Farmers Market | Welshpool between Newtown and Shrewsbury
A great opportunity to buy excellent local produce. 1st Fri each month, 9am-2pm, Town Hall
Telephone 08451232902 | More Info |
| The Railway Inn | Forden between Buttington and Montgomery
A real country pub with fine ales, wines and home cooked food 1 mile from Offa's Dyke
Telephone 01938580237 | More Info |
| Pethe Powys | Welshpool between Newtown and Buttington
8 Severn Street
Telephone 01938554540 | More Info |
| The Sun Inn | Marton between Shrewsbury and Montgomery
A newly refurbished warm & friendly pub serving locally bbrewed ales and tasty food.
Telephone 01938561211 | More Info |
| The Lion Hotel Restaurant | Berriew between Welshpool and Newtown
A fine dining experience in an intimate oak beamed restaurant with a delicious seasonal menu.
Telephone 01686640452 | More Info |
| The Talbot Hotel Restaurant & Bar | Berriew between Welshpool and Newtown
Relax and enjoy real ales, lagers beers and good home cooked food prepared with local produce.
Telephone 01686640881 | More Info |
| The Dragon Hotel Restaurant | Montgomery between Newtown and Shrewsbury
Holders od an AA award for fine food since 1999.
Telephone 01686668359 | More Info |
| Montgomery Market | Montgomery between Chirbury and Abermule
This traditional friendly market is held every Thursday in the town hall. | More Info |
| The Raven Inn | Welshpool between Mallwyd and Middletown
An awarded family friendly pub serving locally sourced good seasonal food, freshly prepared.
Telephone 01938316265 | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | | |
| Ancient Yew Trees, Guilsfield | Guilsfield between Groesllwyd and Arddleen
20 yew trees grow in the church yard of St Aelhaiarn with medieval foundations. | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Trees, Castle Caereinion | Castle Caereinion between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion
8 yew trees have been recorded on the site of St Garmon's church, the largest has a girth of 541cm. | More Info |
| Glansevern Hall Gardens | Berriew between Welshpool and Newtown
Greek revival style house on the river Severn. The garden extends over more than 20 acres.
Telephone 01686640644 | More Info |
| Ancient Yew trees, Hirnant | Hirnant between Abertridwr and Penybont fawr
2 female yew trees stand side by side SW of St Illiog Church one has a Mountain Ash growing inside it. | More Info |
| Caecrimon Cottage Garden Plants | Llanwddyn near Lake Vrnwy between Penybontfawr and Abertridwr
Annuals, biennials, bedding, herbaceous and perennial plants
Telephone 01691870648 | More Info |
| Welshpool Garden Centre | Welshpool between Newtown and Llanymynech
Annuals, biennials, bedding plants and organic compost
Telephone 01938553680 | More Info |
| Triafon Nursery | Trewern between Llanhaeadr ym Mochnant and Llansilin
Herbaceous perennials and lavender
Telephone 01938570166 | More Info |
| Tan y Llyn Nurseries | Meifod between Glascoed and Llansantffraid ym Mechain
Herbaceous perennials, alpines and rock plants
Telephone 01938500370 | More Info |
| Derwin Garden Centre and Farm Shop | Guilsfield between Groes Iwyd andArddleen
Trees, shrubs, alpines,herbaceous plants, themed gardens as well as gifts and home decor .
Telephone 01938553015 | More Info |
| Coed y Dinas Garden, Home & Country Store | Welshpool between Newtown & Shrewsbury
Gardening, pets & aquatics, food, play area, housewares, gifts & crafts, soft furnishings & more.
Telephone 01938555545 | More Info |
| Crimond Nursery | Berriew between Welshpool and Newtown
Garden plants, shrubs, trees, tools, furniture & accessories
Telephone 01686640475 | More Info |
| The Dingle Nursery and Garden | Welshpool between Newtown and Shrewsbury
Themed show gardens, garden centre, gifts, homeware, furniture & licensed restaurant & farm shop.
Telephone 01938553015 | More Info |
| Dingle Nurseries & Garden | Fronchas, Welshpool between Newtown and Llanymynech
Dingle Garden is a famous plantsman's garden alongside the nursery selling plants grown on site.
Telephone 01978790677 | More Info |
| Golf | | |
| Welsh Border Golf Complex | Midletown between Buttington and Halfway House
Two courses with very different characteristics near the beautiful Breidden Hills.
Telephone 01743884247 | More Info |
| Welshpool Golf Club | Welshpool between Oswestry and Newtown
An 18 hole course enveloped in breathtaking scenery.
Telephone 01938640689 | More Info |
| Llanymynech Golf Club | Pant between Oswestry and Buttington
Situated on the border it is possible to tee off in one country and putt out in another.
Telephone 01691830983 | More Info |
| Interesting & Specialist Shops | | |
| Willam O'Brian Blacksmith | Berriew Wharf, Berriew between Welshpool and Abermule
Watch William at work in his forge. He makes sculptures, fine gates and does restoration work.
Telephone 01686640739 | More Info |
| Leisure Centres, Swimming Pools & Spas | | |
| The Spa at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Llanwddyn between Sarn & New Mills
Day packages come with welcome fruit drink, light lunch, beverages, robe, towel & slippers.
Telephone 01691870692 | More Info |
| The Flash Leisure Centre | Welshpool between Shrewsbury and Mallwyd
Facilities include pool, bowls, fitness suite, sports hall, crazy golf, health suite & waterside retaurant.
Telephone 01938555952 | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | | |
| Welshpool Tourist Information Centre | Welshpool between Newtown and Llanymynech
Information on local events, attractions, activities walks, cycle paths, transport timetables & more.
Telephone 01938552043 | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | | |
| Llanfair Caereinion | Llanfair Caereinion between Castle Caereinion and Melin y ddol
A beautiful unspoilt market town in the heart of the Banwy Valley. | More Info |
| Welshpool | Welshpool between Newtown and Shrewsbury
An ancient market town full of historic interest with regular markets on Mondays & Saturdays.
Telephone 01938552043 | More Info |
| Berriew | Berriew between Garthmyl and Pant y ffridd
Winner of 'Best Kept Village in Wales Award' with charming black & white timbered buildings. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | | |
| Dolydd Hafan Nature Reserve | Dolydd Hafan Nature Reserve between Llanwyddyn and Rhiwargor
A small area of open ground grazed by sheep & cattle surrounded by trees & teeming with wildlife.
Telephone 01938555654 | More Info |
| Ann Griffiths 7 mile Walk | SY20 8SR
between Llanwddyn and Rhiwargor
Walk through a variety of landscapes -river valley, gorge, meadow woodland, forest & bare hilltop.
Telephone 01597827567 | More Info |
| Ty Brith Nature Reserve | Deytheur between Four Crosses and Llanstantfraid
Traditional meadow - grasses, wildflowers, insects, butterflies, small mammals & birds & thick hedges
Telephone 01938555654 | More Info |
| Red House Nature Reserve | Red House Reserve between Garthmyl and Abermule
Riverside reserve with wet meadow, reed swamp, pool & wet woodland with important plants.
Telephone 01938555654 | More Info |
| Llyn Coed y Dinas | Welshpool between Newtown and Buttington
A reduntant gravel pit now home to hundreds of water & field birds resident and visiting.
Telephone 01938555654 | More Info |
| Ann Griffiths Walk | Ann Griffiths Walk between Pont Llogel Car Park and Pontrobert
Enchanting 7 mile course down Vrynwy Valley closely following the river Vrynwy most of the way. | More Info |
| High level Walking in the Berwyn Hills | The Berwyn Hills between Vale of Edeyrniwn and Ceiriog Valley
The Berwyn Hills in North East Wales are ideal if you like high level moor land and woodland. | More Info |
| Watersports | | |
| Bethania Adventure Watersports | Llanwddyn between Alltforgan and Llanfihangel
Watersport insrtuction and or hire of watersports equipment.
Telephone 01691870615 | More Info |
