Castles & Historic Sites

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   Tretower Court and Castle (Cadw)

   Address

   Tretower, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RD

   Telephone

   03000 252239

   Tretowercourt@gov.wales

   Crickhowell

   Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.

   

2. 

   Y Plas Machynlleth

   Address

   Y Plas Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER

   Telephone

   01654 702571

   enquiries@machynlleth-tc.gov.uk

   Machynlleth

   Y Plas Machynlleth is a Grade 2 listed building, set in parkland offering a unique location for corporate events, weddings, meetings and events. Y Plas also includes a Craft Shop & Cafe.

   

3. 

   Montgomery Castle (Cadw)

   Address

   Montgomery Castle, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Montgomery

   Montgomery Castle is a masonry castle standing on a rocky promontory above the town of Montgomery. Precipitous slopes to the north and east make this an excellent defensive site.

   

4. 

   Silver Mountain Experience

   Address

   Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

   Telephone

   01970 890620

   info@silvermountainexperience.co.uk

   Aberystwyth

   The Silver Mountain Experience is where history, myth and legend collide in a fantastic day out for the whole family. Embark on an adventure to discover the history of the mines, or experience Welsh fantasy and myth in one of our theatrical…

   

5. 

   Powis Castle and Garden

   Address

   Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF

   Telephone

   01938 551944

   powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

   Welshpool

   Cared for by the National Trust since 1952, Powis Castle & Gardens near Welshpool include world-famous garden, 13th century castle, Clive Museum and historic collection.

   Price

   Price £7.50 per child to £37.50 per family

   

6. 

   Dyfi Furnace (Cadw)

   Address

   Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Machynlleth

   The Dyfi Furnace near Machynlleth is a restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.

   

7. 

   Craig Y Nos Castle

   Address

   Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

   Telephone

   01639 731167

   info@craigynoscastle.com

   Penycae

   Craig y Nos Castle is a unique venue in the Brecon Beacons, perfect for weddings, conferences, and events. It offers function rooms, bar, dining, accommodation, and outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy dog-friendly stays, peaceful retreats,…

   

   

   

8. 

   St Michaels Church

   Address

   Discoed, Nr Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NL

   Telephone

   01547 560246

   davidhiam@aol.com

   Nr Presteigne

   Friends of St Michael's raise funds for the ancient church on the Welsh border near Presteigne. St Michael's in Discoed (Old English 'dic' and 'cot' a cottage by Offa’s Dyke) acts as a both a spiritual and artistic hub to the community.

   

9. 

   Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre

   Address

   Llanycil, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7YF

   Telephone

   01678521877

   centre.manager@bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk

   Bala

   Visit our award-winning visitor centre and discover how the story of a young Welsh girl changed the lives of millions.

   Set on the edge of Llyn Tegid, the centre tells Mary Jones’s story through multimedia and interactive displays in a Grade…

   

10. 

    Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

    Address

    Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

    Telephone

    01970 617642

    manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

    Aberystwyth

    The Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway is the longest in Britain and the only one in Wales.

    Price

    Price £6.00 per child to £18.00 per family

    

11. 

    Welsh Highland Railway

    Address

    St Helen's Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD

    Telephone

    01766 516000

    enquiries@ffwhr.com

    Caernarfon

    The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.

    

12. 

    Cardigan Castle & Gardens

    Address

    Cardigan Castle & Gardens, Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA

    Telephone

    01239 615131

    info@cardigancastle.com

    Cardigan

    The Castle was erected in the 12th century and was the home of the first National Eistedfod in 1176. It was the overall winner of Channel 4's Great British Buildings Restoration of the Year

    

13. 

    Harlech Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Castle Square, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YH

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    harlechcastle@gov.wales

    Harlech

    Explore the magnificent castle of Edward I at Harlech - which is inscribed on the World Heritage List. One of the most formidable and dominant fortresses in Wales. Panoramic views of Snowdonia and the sea. On site exhibition.

    

14. 

    Cilgerran Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Cilgerran, Cardigan, SA43 2SF

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    CilgerranCastle@gov.wales

    Cardigan

    Picturesque remains that include a pair of highly defensible round towers dating to the first half of the thirteenth century. Earlier Norman origins.

    

15. 

    Gregynog Hall & Gardens

    Address

    Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL

    Telephone

    01686 650224

    enquiries@gregynog.org

    Nr Newtown

    Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.

    

16. 

    Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway

    Address

    Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

    Telephone

    01654 710472

    enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk

    Tywyn

    Historic narrow-gauge steam railway set in beautiful, unspoilt southern Snowdonia. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.

    Price

    Price £11.00 per child to £150.00 Per Group

    

17. 

    Fairbourne Railway

    Address

    Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2EX

    Telephone

    01341 250362

    office@fairbournerailway.com

    Fairbourne

    Narrow Gauge Steam Train journey offers superb views of Cadair Idris mountain range and Mawddach Estuary. G-Scale Railway and museum at Fairbourne. Can be accessed from Barmouth by means of the pedestrian ferry.

    Price

    Price £8.25 to £12.50 per adult

    

18. 

    Bryn-tail Leadworks (Cadw)

    Address

    Llyn Clywedog, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NU

    cadw@gov.wales

    Llanidloes

    The ruins of the Bryn-tail Leadworks lie in the shadow of the dam at the southern end of Llyn Clywedog Reservoir near Llanidloes Buildings and structures associated with the nineteenth-century extraction and processing of lead ore.

    

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    Montgomery | County War Memorial

    Address

    MONTGOMERY, Powys, SY15 6HN

    MONTGOMERY

    Situated on Town Hill overlooking Montgomery and is visible for many miles in all directions. The moderate climb up from the path opposite the Castle car park is quite easy. Good footwear is recommended.

    

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    Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

    Address

    The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY

    Telephone

    01766 513402

    info@whr.co.uk

    Porthmadog

    The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.

    

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