Places to go in Powys
History buffs, nature-lovers, book-worms and canal enthusiasts – pretty Powys has something for everyone.
Start your journey at Brecon Basin – the northern terminus of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – conveniently situated in the heart of the delightful town of Brecon. As well as the shops, pubs and hotels of this busy market town, Brecon is a major tourist base for those wishing to explore the National Park and its surrounding attractions - including the book town of Hay-on-Wye, Abergavenny, Crickhowell, the World Heritage Site at Blaenavon, the Brecon Mountain Railway at Merthyr Tydfil and numerous border castles and historic houses.
Elsewhere, you can leave the real world behind you and explore a sparkling wonderland at the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, or simply sit back and enjoy the lovely Banwy Valley from an open-balconied carriage on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway.
Local attractions
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Challenging conventions and broadening artistic boundaries, internationally-renowned sculptor Andrew Logan invites …
- Gallery
- Museum
Housed in the early Victorian Brecknock Shire Hall, the museum explores local and natural history, as well as local …
- Museum
Today, virtually the whole of Brecon Cathedral and the buildings around it date from the early 12th to the 15th …
- Historic building
Less than 1km from the Montgomery Canal at Berriew and reached by road or footpath lies Glansevern Hall, set in over …
- Country park
Watch the dolphins leap at Lake Vyrnwy. A 15 foot dragonfly hovers over the peaceful lake shore, badgers romp …
- Gallery
To make the most of your day at one of Wales' most beautiful lakes, call first at the Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre for …
- Gallery
- Garden
- Leisure attraction
- Visitor centre
- Restaurant
- Cafe
Being a contour canal, locks are in short supply on the Brecon & Abergavenny stretch of the Monmouthshire & Brecon …
- Historic structure
This area gives you an insight into the limestone past of this area. The many lime kilns, canals, disused railways …
- Leisure attraction
- Visitor centre
The Textile Museum is housed in an early 19th Century weaving shop, originally six cottages, and now three …
- Museum
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