Powys

Powys is the largest county in Wales with lots of must-see places to explore and enjoy. 
Visit market towns, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, castle and gardens, museums and galleries. Uncover your new favourite place.
Newtown is the largest town in Powys and lies on the upper reaches of the River Severn, with hills visible in every direction. 
Welshpool, an ancient market town, is the gateway to Mid Wales and the Cambrian Coast. Home to Powis Castle and Gardens. 
Although Montgomery has a small population of around 1,300 you won't find a livelier community, with cafes, inns and restaurants to enjoy, and the ruins of a castle with panoramic views.
Machynlleth is a market town with a quirky, eco-friendly vibe. You’ll find Machynlleth at the heart of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, with the Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT), Dyfi Wildlife Centre and RSPB Ynys-hir Reserve nearby. 
Llanidloes is the first town on the River Severn; walk to the source of the river from the Hafren Forest. The surrounding Cambrian Mountains are perfect for stargazing with a number of locations designated Dark Sky Discovery sites. 
Nearby Llanidloes is the Clywedog Reservoir and Dam, Glyndwr's Way National Trail, Hafren Forest and many stunning drives across the Cambrian Mountains.
On the edge of The Snowdonia National Park and south of Lake Bala, you’ll find Lake Vyrnwy amidst the remote and beautiful Berwyn Mountains. This 24,000-acre RSPB Reserve has walks, trails, viewpoints and hides to observe the amazing variety of birds and scenery. 
Visit Pistyll Rhaedr Waterfalls, often referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.
Rhayader, ‘The Outdoors Capital of Wales’ is the first town on the River Wye, home to the spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. 
Llandrindod Wells Lake is a peaceful place to walk, run, cycle or just sit and watch the wildlife, do a spot of fishing or hire a boat to explore the lake from the water. Visit the annual Victorian Festival and The National Cycle Museum, also in Llandrindod Wells.
The area around Knighton in Powys is perfect walking country, where two National Trails meet - Offa's Dyke Path and Glyndwr's Way. Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and is at the heart of the Marches on the border of Wales and England. 
Builth Wells is on the banks of the River Wye. The Royal Welsh Showground plays host to Wales's Royal Agricultural Show in July each year and a number of smaller shows and fairs throughout the year.