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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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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,…
Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays

Address

Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LB

Telephone
07908 654730

brees2000@aol.com

Machynlleth

4 Self-catering cottages on a working farm between Machynlleth & Aberdyfi. Gogarth Hall Farm and its tranquillity offers Barn Owls, Bats and Kites a safe haven, thus the farm has won the Countryside Caretakers Award for conservation.

Price
Price £150.00 to £895.00 per unit per week
CARAD TimeScape Rhayader

Address

Unit 2, East St Enterprise Park, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER

Telephone
01597 810194

all@carad.org.uk

Rhayader

Explore the story of Rhayader through time - from ancient origins to modern-day life. Timescape Rhayader is a hands-on museum and experience space where history, people, and place come together. Set within the CARAD Centre, this exhibition brings to…
Good Day Out | Team Building

Address

Brecon Beacons locations, Sennybridge, Crickhowell, Brecon, LD3 8TY

Telephone
01874 749092

hello@gooddayout.co.uk

Sennybridge, Crickhowell, Brecon

Experience the ultimate in innovative, high-quality corporate and team building days out in the stunning Brecon Beacons area with Good Day Out.
Penbeili Mawr Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

Penbeili Mawr Farm Holiday Cottages, Coed Y Bryn, Llandysul, Cerdigion, SA44 5NA

Telephone
01239 851703

holidays@penbeilicottages.co.uk

Llandysul

At Penbeili Farm Holiday Cottages, our goal is to offer our guests a comfortable stay with all the little extras that make a big difference.Dairy Cottage (sleeps 6) has a large, fenced, child friendly garden and Cowshed Cottage (sleeps 2) has a…

Price
Price £300.00 to £750.00 per unit per week
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Wedding Venue

Address

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Mid Wales, Powys, SY10 0LY

Telephone
01691 870692

events@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn, Mid Wales

There is nothing more romantic than a lakeside wedding in Mid Wales. From the day you talk to the lovely team at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, right up until your check out from the hotel as a married couple, you'll not be disappointed.
Maesyfelin Isaf | Apartment

Address

Drefach, Llanybydder, Ceredigion, SA40 9YB

Telephone
07341 270631

stephen.kellett138@icloud.com

Llanybydder

Maesyfelin Isaf offers a self catering Apartment in beautiful Ceredigion, West Wales, sitting in 6.5 acres beside the Nant Cledlyn (stream), on the outskirts of the village of Drefach, with nearby towns of Lampeter and Llanybydder.

Price
Price £420.00 per unit per week
The Nags Head Inn

Address

Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

Telephone
01686 640600

reservations@nagsheadgarthmyl.co.uk

Montgomery

The Nags Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.
Pure Indulgence

Address

cardigan, SA431QU

Telephone
07969170755

jojones.pi@gmail.com

cardigan

Relax & Rejuvenate at your holiday destination or in our salon – I will bring an extra level of comfort to your stay.
Llanerchaeron | Weddings

Address

Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG

Telephone
01545 573024

Llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.uk

Aberaeron

An elegant Georgian villa, set in the wooded Aeron valley. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years, this self-sufficient estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake.
Hergest Croft Gardens

Address

Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Rd, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

Telephone
01544 230160

gardens@hergest.co.uk

Kington

Hergest Croft Gardens near Kington on Wales / Hereford border has been created over 130 years by five generations of the Banks family. There are hidden valleys, woodland glades, open parkland, glorious flower borders and striking autumn colour.

Price
Price £9.50 to £34.00 per adult
The Metropole Hotel

Address

The Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY

Telephone
01597 823700

info@metropole.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

The Metropole Hotel is located in the beautiful Spa town of Llandrindod Wells in the heart of Mid Wales and is renowned for its' warm and friendly atmosphere, comfortable accommodation and superb cuisine.

Price
Price £98.00 to £146.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Llandanwg Holiday Home Park

Address

Llandanwg, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2SB

Telephone
01341 241602

info@llandanwgpark.co.uk

Harlech

Sitting on a hillside in the pretty village of Llandanwg, this five star (exceptional) rated caravan park boasts superb views of Tremadog Bay, Harlech Beach, Shell Island and the Llyn Peninsular.
Portmeirion | Mermaid Spa

Address

Portmerion Village, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 772444

spa@portmeirion.wales

Porthmadog

The Mermaid Spa removes you a little from your normal life and touches you with a little of the magic of the Portmeirion experience. Each visitor to the Spa is unique, treated throughout the whole experience as special.
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Address

Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

info@cardiganisland.com

Cardigan

This unique farm park is located on a stunningly scenic headland overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island, which is just 200 yards off-shore. A colony of grey seals breed in the many caves below the farm park & are viewed most days

Price
Price £4.90 per child to £5.90 per adult
Spring Rock Holidays

Address

Ffaldau Lane, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UE

Telephone
07970 092160

enquiries@springrockfishery.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Spring Rock Holidays is next to the imposing landscape of Llandegley Rocks. Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and visit the Iron Age monument, admire the breathtaking views of the land below and bask under the expansive skies and wingspans of…
Centre For Alternative Technology | WISE Conference Centre

Address

Centre For Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

Telephone
01654 704973

venue.hire@cat.org.uk

Pantperthog, Machynlleth

WISE Conference Centre has impressive facilities that can deliver successful conferences, in memorable spaces.
The Sheppard Theatre comfortably holds 180 delegates within its circular, rammed earth walls and has an adjoining exhibition/reception…
Melin Meirion Mill

Address

Melin Meirion Mill, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9LS

Telephone
01650 531311

enquiries@meirionmill.co.uk

Dinas Mawddwy

Mill shop offering a huge range of traditionallly woven throws and rugs, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.
Montgomery Trails | Beneath the Fridd

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Step out of Montgomery onto field paths giving delightful views and a flavour of the Montgomeryshire countryside.
3 miles (5 km) moderate grade - 1-1.5hours
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Address

Porthmadog Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Price
Price £37.00 to £66.00 per adult