Guidebook for Powys
Arts & Culture
This venue has fabulous exhibitions, is free to access and is home to the best cafe food in Newtown.
7 locals recommend
Oriel Davies Gallery
This venue has fabulous exhibitions, is free to access and is home to the best cafe food in Newtown.
Parks & Nature
Hafren Forest
Amazing scenic drive and great for cycling and mountain biking
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Great for a scenic drive or to explore on foot
Gregynog Hall
Wonderful place for short or longer walks, great cafe and shop.
Severn Way
Severn WayYou have to say you have walked part of this ancient monument as part of your bucket list
14 locals recommend
Offa's Dyke Association
West StreetYou have to say you have walked part of this ancient monument as part of your bucket list
Penygader
Sightseeing
Everyone goes here- it is famous for the gardens. Access acres of stunning grounds for nothing; free parking.
167 locals recommend
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
Everyone goes here- it is famous for the gardens. Access acres of stunning grounds for nothing; free parking.
Free parking and access to a fabulous ruin, lovely views from the castle, longer walks if you want more, or explore the delightful small town. Don't miss out on the hotel for a coffee or something stronger
36 locals recommend
Montgomery Castle Car Park
11 Arthur StFree parking and access to a fabulous ruin, lovely views from the castle, longer walks if you want more, or explore the delightful small town. Don't miss out on the hotel for a coffee or something stronger
Another great castle ruin with free parking and free access. Worth the steep hill climb to see it.
17 locals recommend
Dolforwyn Castle
Another great castle ruin with free parking and free access. Worth the steep hill climb to see it.
Entertainment & Activities
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Great experience on an iconic steam railway
Food Scene
Gulshan
40B Broad StFantastic Indian food served in a spacious restaurant
Go for for a coffee, walk a bit of Offas Dyke in the grounds or go for an evening meal
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel
Go for for a coffee, walk a bit of Offas Dyke in the grounds or go for an evening meal
Great value food and drink at this locally popular chain pub. Big capacity, open all day.
The Black Boy
31-32 Broad StGreat value food and drink at this locally popular chain pub. Big capacity, open all day.
Bettws Cedewain
Great pub, good pub grub, lovely village location