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Something Different in Mid Wales

Surprising finds. Those experiences and activities that make for great adventures.
Look closer at Mid Wales and you’ll find we’re home to some unique experiences.
For the best out of the ordinary things to see and do during your visit, you’ve come to the right place.

Off the Beaten Track

Mid Wales is not really a mainstream destination, which is part of what makes it good. The things worth doing here tend to be the ones you would not find anywhere else.

Heritage railways wind through valleys that roads never reached, using lines built to serve lead mines and quarries over a century ago. The Vale of Rheidol, Talyllyn and Welshpool lines all still run, mostly thanks to dedicated volunteers.

Guided tours with local experts can take you to places that are hard to find on your own, from hidden waterfalls in the Cambrian Mountains to Iron Age hillforts on ridgelines above the Severn Valley.

Unique experiences include foraging walks, farm visits, bushcraft sessions and photography workshops. These work well as a change of pace, especially on a longer stay when you want to do something you have not done before.

Check individual pages for what is available and book ahead where possible, as most run in small groups.

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Quackers Indoor Play Centre

Address

Newmead Farm, Newbridge-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6HR

Telephone
01597 860111

quackersnow1@gmail.com

Llandrindod Wells

Quackers is an indoor and outdoor play centre and facilities include the Cowshed Cafe, party rooms, small meeting room, outdoor sandpit, play equipment and pedal go-cart track and a wildlife lake.
Gifts of Wales

Address

3 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DL

Telephone
01938 578854

info@giftsofwales.co.uk

Welshpool

Located in the heart of Welshpool, Gifts of Wales is a proudly Welsh, independant shop celebrating the very best of Wales. From our welcoming high street store to our convenient online shop, we offer a carefully curated range of high-quality gifts,…
Centre for Alternative Technology | Stay

Address

Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

Telephone
01654 705950

Machynlleth

CAT’s on-site accommodation is housed within the WISE building, a beautifully designed and award winning eco facility right in the middle of the Visitor Centre. Visitors can dine in CAT's vegetarian café and enjoy free access to the Visitor Centre.

Price
Price £40.00 per person per night to £80.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
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
Y Trallwng | Welshpool

Address

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD

Telephone
01938 552043

touristcentre@welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk

Welshpool

Welshpool is nestled in the heart of the picturesque in north Powys / Severn Valley. Explore Powis Castle, take a scenic walk along the Montgomery Canal, or browse the independent shops and traditional markets for local treasures. Discover the…
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel

Address

Mellington Hall Hotel, Mellington, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HX

Telephone
01588 620 056

bookings@mellingtonhall.co.uk

Churchstoke, Montgomery

Call in for coffee, stay for lunch. Take afternoon tea or stay a few days. The aim of everyone you meet here is to ensure that guests leave refreshed, glad they came, and already planning their next visit!
Corris Craft Centre

Address

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

info@corriscraftcentre.co.uk

Corris

Independent craft centre in Corris near Machynlleth, Mid Wales, with 9 studio workshops, King Arthur’s Labyrinth and Corris Mine Explorers on site. Watch skilled makers at work, browse for handmade gifts and sample award winning Welsh gin. Have a go…
Silver Service Executive Travel

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938 552277

silverservice.mc@googlemail.com

Our executive car service is trusted, professional and discreet and is used by UK Companies, international business and discerning private clients. We offer a personal but reliable service and are justly proud of our reputation for outstanding…
Llanoddian Isaf Holiday Cottages

Address

Dolanog, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0JU

Telephone
01938 810324

eleri@llanoddian.co.uk

Welshpool

Close to the Snowdonia National Park, these two spacious, attractive comfortable properties boast stunning views over the countryside.

Price
Price £795.00 to £950.00 per unit per week
Usk and Railway Inn

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS

Telephone
01874 636101

hello@uskandrailwayinn.com

Brecon

A very friendly Inn at the centre of Sennybridge village, in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Price
Price £39.50 per person per night to £99.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Ty Llewelyn Glamping | Luxury Glamping & Camping near Llanidloes, Mid Wales

Address

Ty Llewellyn, Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QD

Telephone
07483846101

maria@tyllewelyn.com

Llanidloes

y Llewelyn Glamping and Camping offers luxury Safari Tents and Lotus Belle tents in the heart of Mid Wales near Llanidloes. Set within 13 acres of woodland and pasture, it’s the perfect Powys retreat. We also feature campervan and camping pitches…

Price
Price £15.00 per pitch per night to £95.00 per unit per night
Ty Isaf

Address

Samaras, Tresaith, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
07821694599

info@holidaytresaith.co.uk

Tresaith

Ty Isaf is a bright, spacious holiday cottage sleeping 6 guests, set in a peaceful wooded valley, just half a mile from Tresaith’s sandy beach and 1.5 miles from Aberporth. .

Price
Price £795.00 per unit per week
Cynfal Farm Cottages

Address

Cynfal Farm Cottages, Bryncrug, Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9RB

Telephone
07971 065 953

cynfalfrm@gmail.com

Bryncrug, Tywyn

Cynfal Farm in Southern Snowdonia is the perfect holiday location for couples or families seeking something rather special. Two 5 star luxury self catering holiday homes.

Price
Price £450.00 to £910.00 per unit per week
Craig Y Nos Castle | Business Events

Address

Craig Y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

The Castle overlooks Craig-y-Nos Country Park, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Steeped in history, the castle was once home of the famous opera singer Adelina Patti.
Llanllwyda Caravan Site

Address

Llanfihangel Y Pennant, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9TN

Telephone
01654 782276

rhianmaiwilliams@hotmail.com

Tywyn

A lovely laid back secluded site on a working farm. Its perfect to get away from it all and relax. Locality - Southern Snowdonia.

Price
Price £14.00 to £20.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Hidden Valley Holiday Home Park

Address

Maesmawr, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9DB

Telephone
01938 850300

info@hvcp.co.uk

Welshpool

Hidden Valley Mid Wales, an award winning holiday home site, offering static caravans, lodges and chalets, near Welshpool in the heart of Mid Wales.
Set in a peaceful wooded valley it overlooks its own private trout lake, which provides you with the…
Strata Florida Abbey Visitor Centre

Address

Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES

info@strataflorida.org.uk

Pontrhydfendigaid

Strata Florida Abbey or Ystrad Fflur as it is known locally, is on the western edge of the Cambrian mountains. It was established by the Cistercian monks in 1164 and is the final resting place for generations of medieval Welsh princes.
The Trewythen

Address

Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6BW

Telephone
01686 411 333

reservations@trewythenhotel.wales

Llanidloes

Elegant four star town centre accommodation situated in the heart of Llanidloes, Mid-Wales. The Trewythen is a self-contained holiday stay perfect for group holidays, wedding accommodation, or corporate gatherings.
Montgomery Trails | Rolling Marches Walk

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

The ranges of hills west of Montgomery can be fully appreciated from this fairly strenuous walk over the rolling Marches landscape.
5miles (8km) moderate grade. 2.5hours
Penygelli Apartments (Mid Wales)

Address

Pen-y-gelli, Wern-ddu Lane, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DN

Telephone
01686 951497

bookings@penygelli.co.uk

Newtown

Penygelli's two dog-friendly studio apartments in Newtown, Mid Wales, are perfect for business trips, romantic getaways or small groups of friends. Each apartment has a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and Sky TV. Mid Wales offers a relaxed escape where you can…

Price
Price £70.00 to £80.00 per unit per night