Local Attractions & Activities
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Ann Griffiths Walk  Tourist Information Centre, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys Tel: 01597 827567 This 7 mile walk takes in a variety of landscapes from river valley and gorge, meadow, woodland and forestry plantation to bare hilltop. |
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Artisans    The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys Tel: 01691 870317 Coffee shop, gifts, crafts & cycle hire All contained within the "old sawmill" just two minutes walk from the dam at Lake Vyrnwy. |
Coed Pendugwm  Montgomery Wildlife Trust, Powys, Powys Tel: 01938 555654 This is another of those text book woods, delightful yet unspectacular until you reflect on the fact that so few are left. |
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Coed-y-Dinas Garden Centre/Country Store   Coed-y-Dinas, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 555545 Now fully open we do hope you will visit this unique site. Original the 'home farm' for Powis Estates the centre is set in the Severn Valley. |
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Corner House Gallery  Meifod, Powys Tel: 01938 500600 An exhibition displaying work by local artist Kathy Gittins. |
| Cwm-y-Wydden Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, Powys Tel: 01938 555654 This nine acre oak wood on a north facing slope above the River Rhiw, preserves the typical semi-natural oak woodland flora and fauna of the area. |
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Derwen Garden Centre  Derwen Garden Centre, Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 553015 Derwen Garden Centre has an unique, relaxed atmosphere and offers an excellent range of plants, garden accessories, giftware - plus a licensed cafe. |
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Glansevern Hall Gardens   Glansevern, Berriew, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01686 640200 20 acres of garden noted for unusual tree species. Herbaceous, walled, rock water and rose gardens. Lakeside walk through woodland. |
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Lake Vyrnwy    Powys Tel: 01691 870278 The secret valley that's waiting to welcome you, with one of Wales' largest and most beautiful lakes. Come and enjoy a day that you'll never forget. |
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Oswestry Tel: 01691 870692 |
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Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve  Powys Tel: 01691 870346 Lake Vyrnwy is surrounded by stunning scenery: heather moorland, forests, meadows, mountain streams, a river, waterfalls and crags. |
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| Llanidloes Tourist Information Centre* 54 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Tel: 01686 412605 |
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| Llanymynech Rocks Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 01938 555654 This is border country, literally - the national boundary runs through the reserve where upland Wales meets lowland England. |
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| Llyn Mawr Collott House, 27 Severn Street, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 555654 This 20 acre shallow upland basin is one of the three lakes high on the moors above the Carno valley. |
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Machinations  The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys Tel: 01650 511514 The Museum of Mechanical Magic Gallery - one of the few significant permanent exhibitions of automata in the UK. |
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Montgomery Canal  Montgomery Canal, Severn Street Wharf, Welshpool Tel: 01938 553271 |
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Powis Castle & Garden   Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 551929 World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. |
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Robert Owen Memorial Museum  The Cross, Newtown, Powys. Tel: 01686 626458 Small museum dedicated to the life & work of Robert-Owen, 18th Century Social reformer and inspiration of the co-operative movement. |
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RSPB Lake Vyrnwy  Lake Vyrnwy, Powys Tel: 01691 870278 |
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Silver Scenes Ltd Berriew, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01686 640695 Well laid out factory showroom with a full range of Silver Scenes and Cascadia designs. Near perfect and discontinued lines also available. |
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St Idloes Golf Club  St Idloes Golf Club, Penrallt, Llanidloes, Powys Tel: 01686 412559 An interesting parkland course set in the hills near to the old market town of Llanidloes. Some of the holes use different tees on the second nine. |
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The Old Station Severn Road, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 556622 The Old Station is home of the finest selection of quality clothing, gifts and souvenirs, golf clothing and equipment. Tea shop on site |
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The Quilt Association  The Minerva Centre, 2 High Street, Llanidloes, Powys Tel: 01686 413467 An exhibition space with changing exhibitions throughout the year. Famous for the Summer Quilt Show July to September. |
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Welshpool & Llanfair Railway  The Station, LLanfair Caereinion, Nr. Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 810441 A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in Britain. Locos and Coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini. |
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Welshpool Golf Club  Y Golfa, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9AQ Tel: 01938 850249 A tough mountain course but the experience of playing at Welshpool is well worth the effort. Magnificent views of the Montgomeryshire countryside. |
| Welshpool Tourist Information Centre Vicarage Garden, Church Street, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 552043 |
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Whizzard Helicopters  Mid Wales Airport, Trehelig, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 555860 Trial lessons and pleasure flight depart from Mid Wales Airport. There is a public viewing area with light refreshments available. Spectators welcome. |