Guidebook for Powys
Entertainment & Activities
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
An education and visitor centre overlooking Snowdonia National Park. Explore 7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens demonstrating sustainable living.
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Centre for Alternative Technology
An education and visitor centre overlooking Snowdonia National Park. Explore 7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens demonstrating sustainable living.
An 18 hole golf course with stunning panoramic views and award-winning clubhouse (Mid Wales Cafe/Bistro of the Year 2018).
Welshpool Golf Club
An 18 hole golf course with stunning panoramic views and award-winning clubhouse (Mid Wales Cafe/Bistro of the Year 2018).
Food Scene
The Royal Oak Hotel
Checkers Pantry
Fantastic Italian cuisine, with plenty of variety and a lovely atmosphere.
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Lepones Italian Restaurant
18A Oswald RdFantastic Italian cuisine, with plenty of variety and a lovely atmosphere.
This really is a stunning spot to eat or just have a coffee overlooking the lake.
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Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa
This really is a stunning spot to eat or just have a coffee overlooking the lake.
The Goat Hotel
High StreetA good variety of pub food. Enjoy a drink by the cosy open fire in winter.
The Bay Tree Vintage Tea Room
5-6 Church StSpice Fusion
29 Severn StFantastic service and delicious food.
Parks & Nature
Walk through the park (no cost) from Welshpool. Look out for deer and fairytale views of the castle in the distance. Have tea and cake in the cafe at the castle entrance and enjoy the stunning scenery with landscaped gardens beyond. If you'd like to explore further you can buy tickets to visit the castle or gardens or both.
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National Trust - Castelo e Jardim de Powis
Walk through the park (no cost) from Welshpool. Look out for deer and fairytale views of the castle in the distance. Have tea and cake in the cafe at the castle entrance and enjoy the stunning scenery with landscaped gardens beyond. If you'd like to explore further you can buy tickets to visit the castle or gardens or both.
A lovely nature reserve with a hide overlooking the lake. Great for wildlife photography and kids.
Llyn Coed y Dinas
A lovely nature reserve with a hide overlooking the lake. Great for wildlife photography and kids.
Beautiful sand dunes and beach. Walk from Ynys Las to Borth to see the remains of the legendary primeval forest at low tide.
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Ynyslas
Beautiful sand dunes and beach. Walk from Ynys Las to Borth to see the remains of the legendary primeval forest at low tide.
The highest waterfall in Wales, this is a gorgeous spot for hiking, taking in the views or enjoying refreshments at the restaurant and tearoom.
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Pistyll Rhaeadr
The highest waterfall in Wales, this is a gorgeous spot for hiking, taking in the views or enjoying refreshments at the restaurant and tearoom.
The second most popular mountain in Wales after Snowdon, Cadair Idris is steeped in legend, with a beautiful lake near its peak and breathtaking views over Snowdonia National Park.
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Cadair Idris - Penygadair
The second most popular mountain in Wales after Snowdon, Cadair Idris is steeped in legend, with a beautiful lake near its peak and breathtaking views over Snowdonia National Park.
World famous mountain biking trails, hiking and wild play spaces and trails for the kids.
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Parque Florestal Coed y Brenin
World famous mountain biking trails, hiking and wild play spaces and trails for the kids.
Shopping
Great for healthier food options, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. They also stock a range of beauty and health products.
Cracked Wheat Organics
10 High StGreat for healthier food options, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. They also stock a range of beauty and health products.
Celtic Company - Gift, Card & Jewellery Shop
18 Broad StSightseeing
Climb a steep hill from the carpark below to visit the romantic ruins of a medieval welsh castle. The perfect place for a picnic with breathtaking views.
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Dolforwyn Castle
Climb a steep hill from the carpark below to visit the romantic ruins of a medieval welsh castle. The perfect place for a picnic with breathtaking views.
Montgomery Castle Car Park
11 Arthur StDrinks & Nightlife
A lovely place where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat overlooking the river Banwy. Booking in advance is essential.
Just3Drops
Bridge StreetA lovely place where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat overlooking the river Banwy. Booking in advance is essential.
Arts & Culture
A delightful shop and gallery with art and crafts by local artists. Visit one of the lovely cafes in Montgomery for tea and cake after exploring.
The Little Gallery
Broad StreetA delightful shop and gallery with art and crafts by local artists. Visit one of the lovely cafes in Montgomery for tea and cake after exploring.
Interesting little museum with a range of artefacts, from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. Free entry.
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Powysland Museum
Interesting little museum with a range of artefacts, from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. Free entry.
A glittering extravaganza of work by internationally renowned artist Andrew Logan from the mid-sixties to the present day.
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Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
A glittering extravaganza of work by internationally renowned artist Andrew Logan from the mid-sixties to the present day.