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Powis Castle
This fine castle was originally built by the Welsh princes c.1200 and is now home to the Earls of Powis.
There is a world famous garden with Italianate terraces and woodland walks. The castle hosts one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. There is a beautiful collection of treasures from India in the Clive Museum (Clive of India).
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 41 miles (65 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8RF
UK
Phone :
01938 551944
E-mail:
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Website:
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Opening Times
1 Mar to 30 Jun; Thu-Mon.
1 Jul to 31 Aug; Wed-Mon.
2 Sep to 31 Oct; Thu-Mon.
Local school holidays; Wed-Mon.
garden/tea rooms/shop have extended out of season opening.
See attraction website for full opening details. (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £11.50, child £5.75, family £28.75. NT members free.
Garden only : Adult £8.50, child £4.25, family £21.25.
(2010)
Eating
Licensed tea-room. Serves home-made seasonal menu with fresh local ingredients. Children's menu. Garden tea-room.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Many steps to entrance, wheelchair access on the ground floor only. Grounds partly accessible. See attraction website for details.
Public Transport :
Bus: Buses to Welshpool, 1 mile.
Train: Welshpool, 1¼ miles.
Parking :
Free Parking.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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